HISTORICAL FACTS: 31 | History Defined

With Trump’s belated blessing, Epstein bill moving quickly through Congress - Roll Call

Trump has said he'll sign the bill if it reaches his desk, though advocates caution the effort could dislodge fewer documents than many hope.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025

Scoop: Mike Johnson will vote to release the Epstein files

The move is a remarkable pivot for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had urged Republicans to reject the effort.

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill after near-unanimous House vote

Legislation would next go to Trump who indicated he would sign bill after he and his allies backed down from opposition

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025

Now Trump changes stance on Epstein files as he urges vote for release

Donald Trump urged fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This call reverses his previous resistance to disclosing the documents, which he had earlier dismissed as a Democratic smear campaign. Trump stated that Republicans have "nothing to hide" and…

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

This week: House votes on Epstein files while Senate seeks spending deal - Roll Call

Trump said Sunday he wants the House to pass legislation this week to direct the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Roll Call · Nov 17, 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

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

Congress Members Got Full Pay During Government Shutdown: Here's How Much They Made During Record Long Stoppage

The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end this past week, with the 43-day event disrupting food assistance payouts, travel and more pieces of the economy.

Benzinga · Nov 15, 2025

In Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ world, do Democrats need to get ‘hot’ to win?

IN FOCUS: Republican and Democratic insiders tell Andrew Feinberg about a ‘hotness gap’ that could make a difference in next year’s midterm elections and beyond

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 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