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Power to the People News -Epstein Edition

🔍 Vote on Epstein files could be a rare Republican break with Trump

When the House considers a bill to force the release of the full Jeffrey Epstein files from the Department of Justice, a sizable bloc of Republican lawmakers may publicly break from Donald Trump. The measure—with lead co-sponsor Republican Thomas Massie—presents GOP members with a stark choice: support transparency and risk Trump’s displeasure, or protect the president at the expense of public trust. — ABC News

🧾 House Republican leaders aiming to hold Tuesday vote on forcing release of Epstein files, sources say

The House is positioned to hold a vote as early as next week on forcing the DOJ to release files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Republican leadership is under pressure as a discharge petition has secured all required signatures, making floor action unavoidable. — CBS News

🕵️ At Trump’s urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein’s ties to political foes

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton will lead a federal investigation into Epstein’s connections to political adversaries of Trump—including former President Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, and donor Reid Hoffman—following Trump’s call for the probe. None of those named have been accused of wrongdoing by Epstein’s victims, and the move signals a departure from a prior DOJ/FBI memo that found no grounds to open investigations against uncharged third parties. — OPB

📄 Trump asks Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats, banks

President Donald Trump called on the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation to probe Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with top Democratic figures and major financial institutions. He accused Democrats of using the Epstein case as a “hoax” to deflect blame for the government shutdown. The call follows recently released emails that hint at Epstein’s connections to influential people and a proposed House vote on transparency legislation. — CBS News

🧾 House Speaker Mike Johnson Insists President Trump Has ‘Clean Hands’ in Epstein Case

🔍 House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly defended Donald Trump, asserting that the push for the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein is a partisan “political exercise” rather than a genuine probe. The article reports Johnson labelled the demand for transparency as primarily targeted at undermining Trump’s image. Meanwhile the motion to force the release of the full files is gaining momentum by way of a discharge petition in the House. — The Washington Times

📂 A puppy and unlimited toilet paper? Legal experts say Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged prison life is uncommon

🧬 Convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, locked up for her role in Epstein’s network, is reported to be housed in a low-security federal prison camp with perks that far exceed typical conditions for her crimes — including access to a puppy, custom meals and unlimited toilet paper. Whistleblower letters cited by lawmakers suggest these privileges may amount to a quid pro quo tied to her cooperation or influence. Critics say the circumstances deepen concerns about fairness, political intervention and possible clemency. — The Guardian

📧 What thousands of released emails reveal about how Epstein operated

🕵️ A vast trove of formerly secret emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate reveals a sprawling network of influence, with the former financier offering advice, introductions and strategy to tech billionaires, world leaders and at one point obsessively referencing Donald Trump. The documents show Epstein cultivating power and access even post-conviction, mentoring individuals on crisis PR and leveraging his connections around the globe. Although none of the correspondents are charged in relation to Epstein’s sex-trafficking crimes, the scale and brazenness of the network raise urgent questions about institutional accountability and who enabled him. — KSUT

💥 Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:

We are starting to see some Epstein files released but let’s be clear we need Congress to mandate a full disclosure of all the Epstein files. Can you join us to advocate for protecting children and not predators:

Click here to Tell Congress: Release the Epstein Files Now
Click here send a letter to Congress: Release the Epstein Files! Force a vote on the bipartisan discharge petition in the U.S. House now.
Call your House member at (202) 224-3121
- 📞 Phone Script to Call Your House Member
  Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY/ZIP].
  I’m calling to urge the Representative to support full transparency and vote YES on releasing the complete Jeffrey Epstein files. Survivors and the public deserve the truth. For decades, Epstein’s network of abuse was protected by secrecy, lenient deals, and systemic failures in law enforcement. The only way to restore trust is through full disclosure—without redactions, delays, or political interference.
  This is not a partisan issue. It’s a matter of justice, accountability, and protecting children from predators. I’m asking the Representative to stand with survivors, not with anyone trying to hide the truth.
  Can you please share where the Representative stands on this vote?
  Thank you for your time.

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