All articles tagged with #thomas massie
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie praised MIT for rejecting White House proposals that tied federal funding to controversial conditions, highlighting a rare GOP dissent against Trump's administration's influence on higher education policies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie claims he has the necessary signatures to force a House vote on releasing federal investigation files related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid political tensions and opposition from Republican leaders, with support from some members and victims advocating for transparency.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A bipartisan effort led by Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie aims to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, needing just two more Republican signatures to proceed, despite opposition from the White House and some GOP leaders. The effort highlights ongoing calls for transparency and justice regarding Epstein's allegations, with some conservative lawmakers supporting the initiative despite party lines.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Representative Thomas Massie criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for avoiding a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that transparency should not be politically painful and warning that blocking the vote could harm Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Johnson defended the decision, citing the need to protect innocent victims and expressing caution over potential pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie, known for his unwavering stance, has become a focal point in the political debate over Jeffrey Epstein, creating tension within his party and with Trump allies, as Democrats seek to exploit the controversy to challenge GOP unity.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky continues to clash with President Trump, notably referencing the January 6 Capitol riot in a social media post, signaling his defiance amid ongoing conflicts with Trump over legislative and political disagreements.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
Rep. Thomas Massie is escalating his feud with President Trump, criticizing his policies and facing a GOP primary challenge backed by Trump's super PAC, amid ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Trump allies have formed a super PAC called MAGA KY to target Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who opposed Trump's policies and criticized his Iran strikes, highlighting internal party conflicts and Trump's efforts to influence his congressional allies.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Trump is escalating his criticism of Rep. Thomas Massie, a GOP critic, amid disagreements over legislative priorities and the Iran bombing, signaling an effort to defeat Massie in the 2026 primary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland on the constitutionality of appointing Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump. Massie argued that Smith's appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution, citing briefs by former Attorney General Ed Meese. Garland defended the appointment, stating it follows long-standing regulations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Rep. Thomas Massie is co-sponsoring a resolution to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, citing frustration with Johnson's proposed foreign aid package and accusing him of aligning with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Massie called on Johnson to resign during a closed-door meeting, arguing that his pre-announcement of resignation would allow for a smoother transition to a new speaker. Johnson, facing a razor-thin majority, emphasized the need for steady leadership and criticized the motion-to-vacate threat as detrimental to the GOP conference.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Rep. Thomas Massie, a member of the House Rules Committee, has announced his support for a resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, citing concerns over Johnson's handling of foreign aid for Ukraine, government funding, and a controversial spying tool. Johnson has stated that he will not resign and is focused on doing his job, but the GOP majority is at risk if two more Republicans defect. Some Democrats have indicated they would vote to save Johnson to prevent chaos in the House. The conservative rebellion comes as Johnson attempts to move stalled foreign aid for U.S. allies through the House, while far-right members demand a focus on border security.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Rep. Thomas Massie becomes the first Republican to publicly support Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. Massie cited Johnson's handling of foreign aid, government funding, and surveillance authority as reasons for his support. Johnson has called the ouster effort "absurd" and stated that he will not resign. If the issue comes to the floor, Johnson will likely need Democratic support to remain Speaker. Some Republicans have criticized the push, while others have declined to comment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Raw Story
Rep. Thomas Massie criticizes the GOP's decision to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, calling it a disaster and lamenting the current state of the party's agenda under Speaker Mike Johnson. Massie highlights failed pushes for impeachment and military aid, as well as increased spending and temporary extension of warrantless spying. Despite Johnson's more conservative ideology, he faces similar challenges as McCarthy in dealing with hardline Republicans.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution affirming Israel's right to exist, with only two members not voting in favor. Rep. Rashida Tlaib voted "present," while Rep. Thomas Massie voted against it. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, acknowledges the Holocaust and the history of persecution of Jews but does not mention Palestinians. Tlaib argued that the resolution ignores the existence of the Palestinian people. Massie disagreed with equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. The vote comes amid increased criticism of Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, with Democrats discussing conditions on aid to Israel.