Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Today's Topics
House cancels recess to avoid Epstein document transparency vote
House leadership ended August recess a day early on July 22, 2025, to prevent Rep. Thomas Massie from forcing a vote on releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files. Massie secured enough Republican support to demand the vote after constituent calls about Epstein became "the number one phone call" to offices—"500 to one" according to Rep. Eric Burlison. Rep. Ralph Norman warned pressure won't subside, saying "This is about 13-, 14-, 15-year-old girls getting abused. This is beyond politics."
Elon Musk forms new political party to primary 50+ Republicans in Congress
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced formation of a new U.S. political party on July 22, 2025, vowing to spend billions challenging Republican incumbents who supported Trump's tax and spending bill. The billionaire's break with President Trump came after the One Big Beautiful Bill passed July 4, with Musk claiming it undermined his Department of Government Efficiency goals. SpaceX warned investors that Musk may abandon his business focus to return to politics.
Trump names crypto czar while his family launches digital tokens
President Trump appointed former Coinbase executive Brian Armstrong as White House cryptocurrency adviser July 22, 2025, days after Trump's sons announced their fourth digital token venture. The appointment gives industry insiders direct control over regulations while the Trump Organization expands crypto holdings worth an estimated $500 million.