Up First from NPR Epstein Files Fallout, Charlotte Immigration Patrols, Economic Impact Of Shutdown
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Nov 14, 2025 
Deepa Shipran, NPR White House correspondent, discusses the political fallout from the recent releases of Jeffrey Epstein documents, highlighting how lawmakers are demanding transparency as the White House calls it a 'distraction.' Scott Horsley, NPR economics correspondent, breaks down the significant economic impact of the recent government shutdown, revealing potential long-term damages including lost wages and delayed federal data that may be irretrievable. The conversation sheds light on pressing national issues with urgency and insight.
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Epstein Files Distract White House
- The released Epstein documents keep drawing attention and complicate the White House's agenda.
- The White House frames the files as a distraction, but the slow release prevents the story from fading.
Discharge Petition Shows Cross-Party Pressure
- Bipartisan maneuvering pushed for more DOJ documents via a rare discharge petition in the House.
- Even with the petition, the Senate and presidential action make actual release unlikely.
Charlotte Told Border Patrol Could Arrive Soon
- Mecklenburg County officials learned on short notice that Border Patrol agents could arrive in Charlotte.
- City leaders, police and the sheriff reported little detail and federal officials declined to comment.