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Epstein files discharge petition approaches critical threshold

A tiny group of stubborn House Republicans is poised to force an embarrassing vote for the Trump White House.

  • Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-Ky.) Epstein files discharge petition can sew up its 218th signature Tuesday in a special election in Arizona.

Why it matters: For House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), it's a tough reminder of the limits of his power. For Trump, it's a rare case in which GOP lawmakers openly defy his sustained pressure.

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