# Massie Pushes for Epstein File Transparency | Irvine News

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Published: 2026-09-04T10:25:00+00:00
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Rep. Thomas Massie is fighting to force the Justice Department to release over three million Jeffrey Epstein files, pushing his Epstein Files Transparency Act II through Congress despite GOP leadership’s efforts to block it. With his seat on the line and key ally Marjorie Taylor Greene gone, Massie has launched a discharge petition needing 218 signatures — already surpassing 100, including Rep. Nancy Mace. The bill empowers victims to privately view unredacted records mentioning them and allows lawsuits against the DOJ for non-compliance. Though the House cut its September schedule, allies like Rep. Ro Khanna see a path forward via the lame-duck session after midterms, urging reluctant Republicans that transparency is non-negotiable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89758f419a63bba5 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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