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Trump escalates anti-Massie push with Kentucky rally and primary backing
politics-and-policy1 month ago

Trump escalates anti-Massie push with Kentucky rally and primary backing

President Trump escalates his feud with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie by visiting Massie’s Kentucky district, labeling him disloyal and backing Massie’s primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, in a test of Trump’s influence within the party; Massie has bucked party lines on key votes, including opposing Trump’s big bill and backing Democrats’ War Powers Resolution, while House Speaker Mike Johnson has offered only cautious support for incumbents.

via Axios|
#gop#kentucky#politics-and-policy
politics1 month ago

Massie Under Fire in GOP Primary Over Iran War Stance

A Republican Jewish Coalition Victory Fund ad backing Ed Gallrein attacks Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing the Iran war as Massie faces Gallrein in a May primary. The move, one of the first to use the Iran war in a primary contest, follows a House vote rejecting a War Powers resolution to halt the attack; Massie defends his stance as part of a broader push to end 'forever wars' and challenge Trump-aligned positions.

via Politico|
#ed-gallrein#gop-primary#iran-war
Massie Declares Trump’s Iran Strikes an Unauthorized War
politics1 month ago

Massie Declares Trump’s Iran Strikes an Unauthorized War

Rep. Thomas Massie condemned President Trump’s early-morning strikes on Iran as “acts of war unauthorized by Congress,” arguing that Congress must authorize military action. Massie had been coordinating with Rep. Ro Khanna to force a vote restricting unilateral action, but the strikes landed before it could reach the floor. The response on Capitol Hill was mixed, with lawmakers like Ruben Gallego urging support for democracy in Iran without committing U.S. troops, while Trump framed the operation as wartime and warned of possible casualties; some hawkish voices, such as Lindsey Graham, praised the planning.

via Yahoo|
#congress#iran#politics
Epstein file dump sparks call for internal memos despite DoJ claim of complete release
us-politics1 month ago

Epstein file dump sparks call for internal memos despite DoJ claim of complete release

The U.S. Department of Justice says all records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act have been released, but lawmakers including Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie contend internal memos and deliberations about prosecutions should also be public. The release lists various individuals connected to the files, sparking ongoing debate over transparency versus protecting investigations and survivor privacy, with critics arguing the batch still lacks crucial context and redactions were insufficient.

via BBC|
#bondi#department-of-justice#epstein-files
politics1 month ago

Massie casts doubt on Bondi after Epstein files hearing

Rep. Thomas Massie said he has no confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing over the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents, criticizing Bondi for dodging questions and using ad hominem remarks. The discussion focused on redactions in the Epstein files, the 2008 Epstein plea deal, and why some figures like Leslie Wexner were treated differently, with advocates pushing for transparency under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and victims seeking accountability.

via Politico|
#doj#epstein#epstein-files-transparency-act
GOP lawmaker presses Lutnick to quit over Epstein ties after new files
politics2 months ago

GOP lawmaker presses Lutnick to quit over Epstein ties after new files

Rep. Thomas Massie urged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign after newly released Epstein files showed Lutnick discussed visiting Epstein’s island in 2012 and even invited Epstein to a Hillary Clinton fundraising event; Lutnick says interactions were limited, but lawmakers are calling for accountability as the Epstein files surface.

via The Guardian|
#epstein#epsteinfiles#howard-lutnick
politics2 months ago

Massie: Trump’s rhetoric crossed a line, calls for guardrails

Rep. Thomas Massie says President Trump has gone too far with personal insults, including attacks on Massie’s wife and a White House post depicting the Obamas as apes, and suggests someone at the White House should preview tweets before posting. Massie, who faces a Trump-backed challenger in Kentucky, stressed there are limits and urged an apology, while noting his push—with Ro Khanna—to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

via Politico|
#epstein-files#obama#politics
GOP and Democrats Push for Release of Epstein Investigation Files
politics7 months ago

GOP and Democrats Push for Release of Epstein Investigation Files

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.

via The Guardian|
#discharge-petition#epstein-files#house-vote
House Republicans Clash Over Epstein Files and Investigation
politics8 months ago

House Republicans Clash Over Epstein Files and Investigation

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.

via The New York Times|
#epstein-files#house-vote#mike-johnson