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Two GOP lawmakers, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, plan to sit with Democrats at the State of the Union to spotlight Epstein victims and push for justice, signaling rare bipartisan unity; Rep. Nancy Mace will also display support with a pins tribute.
US Rep. Thomas Massie, after viewing an unredacted Epstein file, says six names are likely incriminated and hints he could publicly reveal them under congressional privilege if the DOJ keeps redacting. The episode underscores calls for fuller disclosure of Epstein connections, as lawmakers push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, scrutinize ties like Howard Lutnick’s, and debate extending statutes of limitations on certain sexual offenses; Maxwell declined to testify.
Democrat Christian Menefee’s Texas win narrows the House GOP’s majority to a razor-thin one vote (218-214), making every absence or Republican defection potentially decisive. With Greene and LaMalfa no longer present, and Massie often voting against his party, the margin remains fragile even as replacements are months away. The piece also notes talk of resignations from GOP figures like Elise Stefanik and Nancy Mace that could complicate leadership ahead of 2026, following a tough 2025 for Speaker Mike Johnson.
Rep. Ro Khanna says the DOJ’s latest Epstein-file release is significant but insufficient; he and Rep. Massie threaten impeachment or contempt if remaining files aren’t disclosed, while the DOJ argues the review is over and more than 3 million documents have been released, roughly half of the approximately 6 million identified, with Epstein survivors criticizing the release as inadequate and retraumatizing victims.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie used a personal attack by Donald Trump, who called him a 'lowlife,' to rally campaign donations for his 2026 re-election bid, amid broader Republican challenges and declining Trump approval ratings.
President Trump publicly endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's upcoming midterm elections, criticizing Massie as a 'weak RINO' and highlighting internal GOP tensions, especially given Massie's recent independent stances and Trump’s efforts to unseat him.
President Trump and House GOP leaders are plotting to oust Rep. Thomas Massie, who is facing a challenging primary with little support from party leadership, as Trump allies prepare to spend heavily against him due to his independent stances and opposition to Trump’s policies, including efforts to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing for a House vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, despite opposition from GOP leadership and efforts by President Trump to limit disclosures. The effort has bipartisan support and could force a significant transparency move, with GOP leadership considering delaying votes to prevent it.
The White House is considering supporting Kentucky state Sen. Aaron Reed in challenging GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in the upcoming Republican primary, amid efforts by Trump allies to unseat Massie due to his opposition to Trump's policies. The article also discusses ongoing debates over a large GOP spending bill, its impact on Medicaid, and political reactions from various senators.
President Donald Trump is actively seeking to oust Rep. Thomas Massie in the upcoming GOP primary, launching a super PAC and mobilizing his base against the Kentucky congressman due to Massie's opposition to Trump's policies, especially on war powers and legislative issues. Despite Trump's efforts and significant outside spending, Massie remains popular in his district, which is known for its libertarian-leaning electorate, and he is unfazed by the threats, planning to continue his political stance and fundraising efforts.
President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Rep. Thomas Massie by launching a super PAC to oppose him in the 2026 primary, amid ongoing social media barbs and political tensions, while Trump also announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following recent hostilities in the Middle East.
President Trump's political operation has launched a super PAC aimed at defeating Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 2026 primary, marking the first effort to unseat a sitting Republican incumbent by Trump's team, which is mobilizing support based on recent polling and political disagreements.
President Trump confirmed that Senator Rand Paul is invited to the White House picnic, contradicting reports that he was uninvited due to his opposition to the administration's tax and spending bill, while Rep. Thomas Massie criticized the White House for excluding him from the event. The picnic is a longstanding tradition inviting lawmakers from both parties, but recent disputes highlight internal GOP disagreements over the legislation.