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Evening Wire: Republicans Call Out Epstein “Hoax” & Maduro Sings For Peace | 11.17.25

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Nov 17, 2025
Republicans claim they have evidence that Democrats have misrepresented testimony regarding Epstein. The Supreme Court is set to review if asylum seekers must reach U.S. soil to qualify for asylum. Trump is preparing to sue the BBC, alleging misrepresentation of his statements. Meanwhile, Trump hints at potential talks with Maduro while tensions rise in U.S.-Venezuela relations. In other news, France agrees to supply jets to Ukraine, and Hunter Biden weighs in on accusations of corruption against Trump.
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Republicans Call Epstein 'Hoax'

  • Republicans on the Oversight Committee claim Democrats fabricated a hoax tying Trump to Epstein.
  • The memo asserts Trump knew Epstein, ended the relationship, and did not know about Epstein's crimes.
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SCOTUS To Define Asylum 'Arrival'

  • The Supreme Court will decide when an immigrant "arrives" for asylum law purposes.
  • The ruling could shift whether asylum starts on U.S. soil or while applicants remain in Mexico.
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Zelensky Tied To Corruption Probe

  • Zelensky is linked to associates accused of taking kickbacks on wartime energy projects.
  • He publicly welcomes probes but his past ties to suspects raise questions of judgment.
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