Congress Forces Trump's Hand on Epstein Files
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People Mentioned
- Adelita Grijalva - A Democrat from Arizona who won a special election and whose swearing-in was being slow-rolled, which became critical for the 218th vote on the discharge petition.
- Thomas Massie (Representative) - A Republican lawmaker who, along with Ro Khanna, initiated the discharge petition to release the Epstein files. He is described as the leader of the movement.
- Ro Khanna (Representative) - A Democrat lawmaker who, along with Thomas Massie, initiated the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
- Lauren Boebert (Representative) - A Republican lawmaker and "hardcore MAGA Trump loyalist" who initially stood firm on the discharge petition despite pressure from President Trump.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (Representative) - A Republican lawmaker and "hardcore MAGA Trump loyalist" who initially stood firm on the discharge petition despite pressure from President Trump.
- Nancy Mace (Representative) - A Republican lawmaker and "hardcore MAGA Trump loyalist" who initially stood firm on the discharge petition despite pressure from President Trump.
- Pam Bondi (Attorney General) - Mentioned as being present in the Situation Room during a briefing for Lauren Boebert regarding Epstein-related matters.
- Kash Patel (FBI Director) - Mentioned as being present in the Situation Room during a briefing for Lauren Boebert regarding Epstein-related matters.
- Troy Nell (Representative from Texas) - A Republican who initially opposed the bill to release the Epstein files but changed his stance after President Trump reversed his position.
- Carl Hulse (New York Times) - A reporter for the New York Times consulted to provide context on the political implications of the vote.
- Jamal Khashoggi - A journalist from the Washington Post whose murder was attributed to Mohammed bin Salman by US intelligence officials.
- Mohammed bin Salman (Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia) - Mentioned in the context of his meeting with President Trump and the US intelligence findings regarding his involvement in Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
- Greg Abbott (Texas Governor) - Mentioned for his plan to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked Texas's newly redrawn congressional map.
Organizations & Institutions
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Mentioned in a sponsored message about their work and the challenges they face regarding healthcare access.
Websites & Online Resources
- Truth Social - The platform where President Trump drafted a post reversing his stance on the Epstein files, telling House Republicans to vote for their release.
- PlannedParenthood.org/Defend - A website mentioned for donating to Planned Parenthood.
- NYTimes.com/subscribe - The website mentioned for subscribing to the New York Times.
- Schwab.com/oninvesting - The website mentioned for downloading and subscribing to the "On Investing" podcast from Charles Schwab.
Other Resources
- "On Investing" (Podcast by Charles Schwab) - An original podcast that analyzes economic developments and provides context on stocks, fixed income, and the economy.
- "The Headlines" (Podcast by The New York Times) - A podcast that provides updates on breaking news and investigations from the New York Times newsroom.