Top Democrat accuses Trump of ‘panicking’ after U-turn on Epstein files vote US president says he backs efforts to release documents related to late sex offender because ‘we have nothing to hide’ The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Another Republican challenges Trump over Epstein files Thomas Massie has criticized Trump for ordering attorney general Pam Bondi to examine Democrats with ties to Epstein – key US politics stories from 16 November at a glance The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2025
How rebel Republicans are building their profiles by bucking Trump on Epstein NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is giving House Republicans an unprecedented opportunity to safely stake out positions apart from his own as the battle for the MAGA mantle begins, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Trump’s investigation into Epstein ties to political foes may be ‘smokescreen’, Republican says Thomas Massie says move could be Trump’s ‘last-ditch effort’ to keep Epstein files from becoming public The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2025
Thomas Massie shrugs off Trump insults over his wedding as Epstein standoff intensifies: ‘He’s trying to be a bully’ President has openly threatened four Republican representatives as Epstein issue spirals out control thanks to dead sex trafficker’s claim his former friend ‘knew about the girls’ The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
GOP Rep. Massie Calls On Republicans To Break With Trump On Epstein Files: 'Will Last Longer Than Trump's Presidency' GOP Rep. Thomas Massie called on fellow Republicans to break with President Donald Trump on the Epstein files, saying their decision will have an impact that will last longer than his presidency Latin Times · Nov 16, 2025
MTG, Massie defy Trump in push for Epstein transparency Greene and Massie are testing whether Republicans can openly defy Trump and survive. Axios · Nov 16, 2025
Former Trump Lawyer Stands Up for Massie After Trump Attack: Some Things Should 'Be Beyond This Kind of Political Mud-Slinging' Jenna Ellis, a former senior legal advisor to President Donald Trump, has come to the defense of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) following a personal attack by Trump. Benzinga · Nov 16, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Fires Back: Trump 'Attacked Me And Lied About Me' Over Epstein Trump pulls support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid her push for the Epstein Files release. International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025
Trump’s gloating over Thomas Massie’s private life in the wake of his wife’s death proves a step too far for some MAGA loyalists The Kentucky Republican recently announced that he remarried last month following the sudden death of his first wife, Rhonda, in June 2024 The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
As Epstein consumes the White House, Republicans are starting to think twice about absolute loyalty to Trump NEWS ANALYSIS: On the Hill, Trump’s influence amounted to little in the face of the MAGA voter base’s fury. That’s a sign of things to come, argues John Bowden The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Republican Rep. Calls On Trump To Release Epstein Files Himself: 'Still Time For Him To Be The Hero' Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, spearheading the congressional initiative to force the release of the Epstein files, called on President Donald Trump to do it despite his longstanding opposition Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025
Here’s how the House fight over releasing Epstein files will go down after bombshell Trump email mentions Adelita Grijalva’s swearing kicks off a drawn-out process that does not guarantee the eventual release of the files The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein: Trump 'Spent Hours At My House' With Victim Congressional investigators released emails from the late sex trafficker discussing how to leverage his relationship with the future president. Reason · Nov 12, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025 Epstein discharge petition picks up decisive signature in the House - Roll Call With Adelita Grijalva sworn in, the quest for a House vote on releasing the Epstein files is one step closer on Wednesday.
The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025 Republican disquiet over hemp ban threatens passage of bill to end shutdown Kentucky trio oppose provision restricting hemp-derived products, with House to vote on Wednesday on funding bill
The Mary Sue · Nov 6, 2025 ‘Prices are not way down’: A Republican just broke Trump’s illusion wide open On November 5, President Donald Trump spoke live and brazenly lied to the American public.
The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025 Democratic representative urges former prince Andrew to testify over Epstein Ro Khanna, member of the House oversight panel, said Mountbatten Windsor should provide information
The Mary Sue · Oct 28, 2025 ‘But so be it’: Republican Senator Thomas Massie just made it clear where his loyalties lie, and Trump isn’t going to like it Just more GOP drama
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025 At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.
The Mary Sue · Oct 22, 2025 ‘Doesn’t require kneeling’: Donald Trump left Rand Paul out of his Rose Garden luncheon, but he chose a better table When Donald Trump hosted his high-profile Rose Garden luncheon for all his senators this week, one Republican senator was conspicuously missing: Rand Paul. But he chose to have better company.
International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025 Who Is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL-Veteran Trump Endorses to Challenge Kentucky's Massie Donald Trump's endorsement of former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to challenge Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie signals a high-stakes 2026 Republican primary showdown in the heartland of GOP politics.
Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025 Massie draws Trump-backed primary challenger in Kentucky - Roll Call Retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has Donald Trump’s backing in his Republican primary challenge to Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
The Mary Sue · Oct 20, 2025 ‘There’s a reason’: GOP rebel Thomas Massie sounds the alarm as billionaires plot to push him out of Congress Representative Thomas Massie has found himself in a tough spot
International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025 Jack Dorsey Throws His Support Behind Thomas Massie for President — But Trump Has Other Plans Tech titan Jack Dorsey backed Thomas Massie for president, igniting online debate. Massie deflected the offer, preferring Congress. Meanwhile, Donald Trump endorsed Massie's challenger Ed Gallrein, calling Massie a 'LOSER'.