Epstein Files Vote Exposes Cracks in MAGA Movement
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People Mentioned
- Annie Farmer - One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers who spoke on NPR's Morning Edition.
- Marjorie Taylor Green - Republican lawmaker who has questioned President Trump's approach to foreign and domestic policy and the handling of the Epstein files.
- Steve Bannon - Host of the "War Room" show, where Marjorie Taylor Green appeared.
- Jamal Khashoggi - A Saudi critic and Washington Post columnist whose killing by the crown prince's aides was mentioned in the context of the Saudi leader's visit to the White House.
- Liz Ann Saunders - Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist and co-host of the "On Investing" podcast.
- Kathy Jones - Schwab's Chief Fixed Income Strategist and co-host of the "On Investing" podcast.
Organizations & Institutions
- Justice Department - The federal department that holds files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which the House is voting to release.
- House Oversight Committee - The committee that has already received thousands of files related to Epstein from the administration.
- CIA - The intelligence agency that stated the Saudi crown prince approved the operation that killed Jamal Khashoggi.
Podcasts
- "War Room" (Steve Bannon) - A show where Marjorie Taylor Green articulated her disagreements with President Trump.
- "On Investing" (Charles Schwab) - A podcast that analyzes economic developments and brings context to conversations around stocks, fixed income, and the economy.
Websites & Online Resources
- NPR app - An application for listening to NPR shows.