Morning Wire Evening Wire: Congress Votes On Epstein Files & Nicki Minaj’s UN Address | 11.18.25
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Nov 18, 2025 Congress moves to release the Epstein files, sparking debates over potential public shock from the contents. Trump rolls out the red carpet for the Saudi Crown Prince amidst a hefty investment pledge. In a surprising twist, Nicki Minaj takes the stage at the UN, advocating for the protection of Christians in Nigeria. Meanwhile, unsettling news surfaces about a terrorist receiving a trucking license in Pennsylvania, and a Texas raid leads to significant arrests in human smuggling. All this while schools grapple with a troubling decline in girls' interest in marriage.
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Epstein Files To Be Made Public
- Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files, clearing the way for public disclosure.
- Representative Ro Khanna warned the contents will "shock the conscience" and prompt a national reckoning.
Larry Summers' Fallout From Epstein Messages
- Larry Summers plans to scale back public roles after revealed emails and texts with Jeffrey Epstein surfaced.
- The exchanges showed a continued relationship into 2019 and left Summers ‘‘deeply ashamed.’’
Major U.S.-Saudi Rapprochement
- President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signaling a thaw and big planned U.S. investments near $1 trillion.
- The visit marked a diplomatic reset after strains following Jamal Khashoggi's killing under prior administrations.