House GOP Faces Massie Discharge Petition to Release Epstein Files

Congress has returned with renewed focus on the Jeffrey Epstein case, causing significant tension within the Republican Party and the Trump administration. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has filed a discharge petition, joined by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), to compel the Department of Justice to release all files related to Epstein, with a press conference planned featuring Epstein victims. Despite House GOP leadership's efforts to manage the situation, including a private meeting between Speaker Mike Johnson and Epstein survivors, the push for transparency is gaining momentum, with many expecting enough bipartisan support to force a vote. Massie faces political attacks and significant opposition from wealthy donors tied to Epstein, yet remains determined to expose potential corruption protecting powerful figures involved in the scandal. The release of the first batch of files has largely contained previously public information, but leaders assure this is just the beginning of a broader investigation. The issue presents a major challenge for GOP leadership as they seek to maintain control amid growing demands for justice and accountability.