CNN 5 Things More Epstein Files, SCOTUS Blocks Trump, Nursing Home Explosion, and more
Dec 23, 2025
Recently released Epstein files drop significant names like Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell, stirring controversy. Economic data presents a mixed bag, with strong GDP growth clashing against household worries over wages. The Supreme Court intervenes to stop Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago. Meanwhile, a tragic gas-related explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home leaves multiple injuries. Plus, a pulled '60 Minutes' segment captures the world's attention, showcasing the power of media.
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New Epstein Files Reveal High-Profile Links
- The Justice Department released more Jeffrey Epstein-related files mentioning high-profile names like Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Documents include emails referencing an individual "A" with apparent royal-family ties that raise new questions about Epstein's network.
Emails From 'A' Mention Balmoral And Peru Trip
- Emails show someone using the alias A wrote from Balmoral asking Maxwell if she'd "found me some new inappropriate friends."
- Maxwell also helped plan a 2002 trip to Peru between A and a local handler, per the released messages.
Strong GDP Doesn't Equal Consumer Confidence
- GDP grew fast in Q3, marking the strongest pace in two years according to Commerce Department data.
- Yet Americans feel pessimistic because wages haven't kept up and job-security concerns blunt the effect of high GDP on everyday life.