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A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing debates over transparency and political motives. Recent reports highlight efforts by some officials to bury or redact evidence, with partisan tensions influencing the process. The story is current as of Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:50:15 +0100.
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House Republicans are blocking a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite bipartisan support and recent gains for Democrats in Congress. Some GOP members face pressure to withdraw their signatures from a discharge petition, which aims to force a floor vote. Democrats see this as a key issue in upcoming control battles.
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On November 23, 2025, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing a bitter feud with former President Donald Trump. Once a staunch MAGA ally, Greene criticized Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and foreign policy, prompting Trump to label her a "traitor" and endorse a primary challenger. Greene is considering a 2028 presidential run.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national linked to US military operations in Afghanistan, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one. The attack, investigated as terrorism, has prompted a broader US crackdown on Afghan immigrants, with upgraded charges and increased security measures.