{
  "id": 7888310,
  "title": "Thomas Massie Goes Scorched Earth on Corruption in Congressional Committees: ‘The Game Is Rigged’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/thomas-massie-goes-scorched-earth-on-corruption-in-congressional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:34:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/thomas-massie-congress-corruption-scorched-earth-rigged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) delivered a scathing speech on Wednesday, accusing Congress of a rigged system where committee seats and bills are \"for rent.\" The Kentucky representative described how newcomers find out the \"game is rigged\" upon arrival and often succumb to pressure from the Speaker or Minority Leader. Massie alleged that vulnerable districts often vote against bills with enough votes to pass due to rigged voting. He emphasized the disparity between the \"Veterans Committee\" and higher tier committees, attributing the lower ranking to the lack of significant funding for veterans in Washington, D.C. Massie firmly stated his decision not to participate in the rigged system, criticizing the uniparty's manipulation of committee assignments and voting practices.",
  "summary": "\"I am going to tell people what is going on up here,\" the Kentucky representative adds The post Thomas Massie Goes Scorched Earth on Corruption in Congressional Committees: ‘The Game Is Rigged’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}