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Coverage dated September 1, 2025

With discharge petition, Massie continues crusade for release of Epstein files

Headline from Roll Call

Rep. Thomas Massie is applying renewed pressure to release records related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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  1. NBC News

    GOP Rep. Thomas Massie takes first step to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., the conservative firebrand who's clashed with Donald Trump and other GOP leaders, filed a discharge petition Tuesday to force a floor vote compelling the Justice Department to release all of the files from the Jeffrey Epstein case.

  2. Roll Call

    With discharge petition, Massie continues crusade for release of Epstein files (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie is applying renewed pressure to release records related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

  3. CBS News

    GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files discharge petition to force House vote on releasing Epstein files (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    GOP Rep. Thomas Massie took the first step in forcing a House vote to compel the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Massie bucks GOP leadership with Epstein files discharge petition (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna's discharge petition requires 218 signatures to allow a vote on the bill to release the files.

  5. The Hill

    Massie files petition to force vote on Epstein disclosures (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday formally filed a discharge petition to force action on his bill with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to require the Trump administration to release information related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  6. Forbes

    Will Congress Vote To Release The Epstein Files? What We Know As Massie Pushes Vote (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Kentucky Republican plans to file a discharge petition co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna.