Astead Herndon

I mean, obviously, pressure, political pressure, public pressure.

I mean, is there like some magic solution that can get you at least the documents you're most looking for?

You mentioned your work with Congress and Thomas Massey, who obviously that relationship has been critical for the success of you all's advocacy here.

I think one of the reasons people have really like, you know, have been focused on this relationship is because it seems more and more rare to see Democrats and Republicans kind of pushing for similar issue, even if they have other disagreements.

You know, I do want to ask about the war powers resolution that you all are introducing.

Obviously, Donald Trump has made very clear that he is considering strikes on Iran.

With that war powers resolution, I mean, what is the likelihood that it could pass and could force Donald Trump to listen to Congress ahead of something like an Iran strike?

I mean, your work, as you're kind of mentioning here, has included a focus on reaching across the aisle, has basically feels like you'll bring your message to anybody.

But on the other hand, I have also heard from Democrats who can sometimes feel that, you know, that legitimizes people they don't want to legitimize.

Right.

You're at an Epstein press conference next to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

That's someone who has pushed some conspiracy theories.

I wonder how you think about that.

In your advocacy, do you ever worry about legitimizing actors that aren't partners in democracy?

I wonder if that instinct ever puts you in a difficult position.

I know you were someone who were calling for Democrats to work with Doge, for example.

That didn't necessarily seem like an earnest effort from this White House to do the things I feel like you wanted it to do.

Was that a mistake?

I'm going to get back to Epstein.

You said earlier this month you stood on the House floor and read aloud the names of six men whose identities have been redacted from the files.