CNN 5 Things Trump on Affordability, Epstein Files Latest, Campus Shooting and more
Dec 9, 2025
President Trump tackles affordability in Pennsylvania, facing mixed reactions to his economic policies. Legal developments surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files gain momentum as a judge clears the way for release. The latest on Russia-Ukraine peace talks highlights Zelensky's proposals and election issues. A tragic shooting at a Kentucky campus leaves one dead and another critically injured. In a surprising twist, a Tufts University student regains a chance to work after a judge sides with her First Amendment rights.
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Affordability As Central Campaign Theme
- President Trump and the White House are prioritizing cost-of-living messaging as a central midterms strategy.
- Polls and labor data show many Americans feel Trump has not yet delivered on broad economic relief.
Jobs Market Favoring Asset Holders
- Labor data show job openings rose in October while hiring stalled and layoffs increased.
- Experts warn the jobs market is increasingly favorable to those with capital and assets, worsening working-class pain.
Court Clears Way To Release Maxwell Records
- A judge permitted the DOJ to unseal records from the Ghislaine Maxwell investigation and prosecution.
- The judge found the grand jury materials offered little new information and were limited in scope.