House Republicans Push Discharge Petition to Release Epstein Files

Several Republican lawmakers are pushing for the full release of Jeffrey Epstein files amid ongoing controversy and public demand for transparency. Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Rep. Thomas Massie have all signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates releasing all government documents related to Epstein. The Justice Department and FBI recently stated there is no evidence Epstein blackmailed individuals or maintained a client list, a conclusion met with skepticism and backlash from President Donald Trump’s MAGA base. At a town hall, Rep. Tim Burchett expressed disappointment in Attorney General Pam Bondi's inconsistent statements about the existence of an Epstein-related list but defended the FBI leadership while urging caution regarding flight logs. President Trump praised Bondi's handling of the matter despite the controversy. The effort to release the files has become a bipartisan issue, with Democrats using it to challenge the GOP on the Trump administration's handling of the case, while many right-wing Republicans demand transparency to hold elites accountable.