The Justice Department's inspector general is auditing the agency's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe will examine how the department identified, redacted, and released documents amid criticism over handling and removal of files.
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As the deadline for government funding approaches, the House of Representatives is set to vote on a stopgap funding bill endorsed by former President Donald Trump, aiming to prevent a government shutdown. Despite optimism from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders, the bill faces opposition from House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who criticize their exclusion from the bill's development and argue it fails to address their concerns. Internal dissent within the Republican Party, notably from Representative Thomas Massie, adds uncertainty to the vote's outcome, highlighting the challenges of bipartisan agreement and the political dynamics at play as both parties strive to keep the government operational.
House Republicans are attempting to select a new speaker after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan are making their pitches to small caucuses and state delegations in an effort to secure the gavel. The nominee will need to secure a simple majority of all House members, though it is unclear when a final decision will be made.
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump leading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary race by 37 percentage points. Thomas Massie (R-KY) joked that DeSantis should get indicted to boost his poll numbers, but the poll showed Trump ahead even on DeSantis' signature issue of "fighting wokeness". Political analyst Hasan concluded that Trump has the race "to lose".
On Wednesday evening, Reps. Bowman (D-NY) and Massie (R-KY) had a heated exchange in the Capitol, two days after a deadly shooting in Nashville. Bowman, a former educator, expressed his frustration with the lack of action from Republican lawmakers, referencing a crime scene photo of a little girl sobbing outside the school. He called on Congress to take action to prevent future tragedies, highlighting the stark divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of gun control. The shooting in Nashville is yet another reminder of the need for Congress to pass meaningful legislation to protect our children.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a former middle school principal, sparked a heated debate on Capitol Hill when he yelled at his GOP colleagues for not supporting stricter gun measures in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. Rep. Bowman accused Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., of “carrying water for the gun lobby” and called his colleagues “cowards” for not doing more to protect children. His passionate plea for stricter gun control legislation has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle, sparking a much-needed conversation about the issue.