Ro Khanna
Key Statements from Epstein Victims and Politicians as House Votes to Release DOJ Files
Nov 19, 2025 10:07 am CST
The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to force the Department of Justice to release Jeffrey Epstein-related records, prompting powerful statements from victims and politicians across the political spectrum. President Trump distanced himself from Epstein while victims like Jena-Lisa Jones urged against politicization of their trauma. Representatives from both parties demanded accountability for wealthy perpetrators, as survivors advocated for justice and recognition of the children harmed in this case.
Epstein Files Transparency Act Advances Despite Trump's Shifting Stance: What Happens Next
Nov 18, 2025 01:37 am CST
The House is set to vote on a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein's case files, overcoming months of resistance from Republican leadership. New revelations from Epstein's emails have reignited interest in the case, with allegations connecting prominent figures to his trafficking network. The legislation, forced to a vote through a rare discharge petition, would prohibit redactions that shield public figures from embarrassment while protecting victims' identities. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate despite growing public pressure for transparency.
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Files in Dramatic Policy Reversal Amid GOP Division
Nov 17, 2025 11:11 am CST
President Donald Trump has reversed his position on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, now urging House Republicans to vote for their disclosure amid growing internal party support. The shift comes during an escalating feud with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and represents a rare backtrack for Trump as lawmakers predict overwhelming bipartisan approval for the transparency measure that would compel the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related communications and investigation materials.
Congressman Ro Khanna Defends Usha Vance: Accomplished Indian-American Second Lady Amid Religious Controversy
Nov 03, 2025 01:46 pm CST
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has defended Second Lady Usha Vance amidst controversy over US Vice President JD Vance's comments about his wife's Hindu faith. Despite policy disagreements with the Vice President, Khanna praised Usha as an "accomplished daughter of immigrants" with an impressive academic background as a Yale graduate and Gates Scholar, calling for political debates to focus on policies rather than family matters.