World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
President Trump signs a bill mandating the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, causing legal fireworks. A federal terrorism charge is brought against a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a train, while a missing professor prompts a search on Peaks Island. Tensions rise as U.S. military training near Venezuela escalates. A botulism outbreak leads to product recalls, and a heartwarming story features a music teacher and his deaf rescue dog teaching acceptance. Meanwhile, a Miss Universe contestant falls, but fortunately sustains no major injuries.
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Epstein Files Now Law With 30-Day Deadline
- The bill demanding release of the full Jeffrey Epstein files became law when the president signed it after near-unanimous Congressional approval.
- The Justice Department now has 30 days to make the files public while balancing victim protections, per Pierre Thomas and Pam Bondi's remarks.
New Investigation Raises Transparency Concerns
- President Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a new investigation into Epstein's ties to Democrats while the department previously said it found no evidence to investigate others.
- Bondi refused to detail what new information prompted reopening inquiries, raising transparency questions.
Comey Case Imperiled By Prosecutor Admission
- The criminal case against James Comey faces serious jeopardy after prosecutor Lindsay Halligan admitted she never showed the grand jury the final indictment.
- Defense called for dismissal and the judge is weighing prosecutorial actions amid claims the case may be politically motivated.