Morning Wire Evening Wire: Epstein Files Fallout & Texas Declares Two Terrorist Groups | 11.19.25
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Nov 19, 2025 The fallout from the Epstein files is shaking up two prominent Democrats, stirring controversy and failed censure efforts. Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail in Nashville, rallying support for a challenging district. Meanwhile, Texas boldly labels two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations. In international news, a Pentagon delegation heads to Ukraine with hopes of reviving peace talks. On the lighter side, Cristiano Ronaldo made waves at a White House dinner with a desire to meet Donald Trump.
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Epstein Documents Implicate A Delegate
- The Epstein files revealed elected official Stacey Plaskett exchanged texts with Jeffrey Epstein directing congressional questioning.
- Republicans sought censure and removal, but Democrats largely defended her, blocking the effort.
Summers Withdraws After Email Revelations
- Larry Summers announced stepping back from public life after 20,000+ pages of Epstein-related emails surfaced.
- Harvard launched an investigation while Summers remained teaching but paused other public roles.
Pentagon Team Sent To Restart Peace Talks
- The Trump administration sent a senior Pentagon delegation to Ukraine to revive peace talks and later meet Russian officials.
- The initiative mirrors the Israel-Gaza deal and aims to formalize security relationships in Europe.