PBS News Hour - Full Show November 15, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode
Nov 15, 2025
Jonathan Lemire, a political reporter for The Atlantic, discusses the implications of newly uncovered emails suggesting a closer relationship between Trump and Epstein amidst a looming congressional vote. Pam Belluck from The New York Times shares insights on Doug Whitney, a man with genetic markers for Alzheimer's who defies expectations due to high heat shock proteins, potentially paving the way for new treatments. Kira Kay highlights the challenges the International Criminal Court faces under U.S. sanctions, which threaten its operational capacity.
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New Emails Reignite Epstein Questions
- Emails released by House Democrats suggest closer ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein than previously clear.
- The flap pushed some Republicans to break with Trump and risks a House vote to release more Epstein files.
Defensiveness Raises Political Stakes
- Some close Republican allies are puzzled by Trump's defensive posture over Epstein material.
- That reaction fuels suspicion and could pressure senators and even force a potential veto decision later.
A Man Defying Genetic Alzheimer’s Odds
- Doug Whitney, 76, carries a familial Alzheimer's mutation but remains cognitively healthy decades past expected onset.
- Researchers think his high heat shock protein levels may block progression from amyloid to tau pathology.