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Two congressmen who played a prominent role in pushing for the Epstein law - Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie - had been pushing for the inspector general's independent review.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

After the government’s filing in January, two Democratic congressmen called for a criminal investigation into DOGE, which was charged with rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

In the undoctored clip, however, the president urged the audience to walk with him "and we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women".

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Johnson in January did swear in two GOP congressmen during a pro forma session—though the speaker notes that their swearing-in date had already been set and the House was unexpectedly out of session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Among the witnesses were cabinet members, some senators and congressmen, and former Presidents Hayes and Grant.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow