CNN 5 Things Trump in Epstein Files, CA Storms, Student Loan Wage Garnish and more
Dec 24, 2025
The latest release of the Epstein files links Donald Trump multiple times to controversial flights, raising eyebrows despite no current accusations. A significant setback for the Trump administration comes from the Supreme Court regarding immigration rules. In California, heavy rain is expected to inundate areas, causing potential disruptions. Authorities make a tragic update in the search for missing Melodee Buzzard, revealing her remains and charging her mother with murder. Additionally, the government prepares to resume garnishing wages for student loan defaulters, affecting millions.
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Trump Frequently Appears In Epstein Files
- The newly released Epstein files mention Donald Trump frequently but do not accuse him of crimes.
- The DOJ says some material contains "untrue and sensationalist claims" and is scrambling to redact more documents over the holidays.
Flight Logs, Witnesses, And A Mar-a-Lago Subpoena
- Prosecutors found Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's plane at least eight times in the 1990s.
- Some passengers were potential witnesses in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and the DOJ subpoenaed Mar-a-Lago during pretrial work.
Supreme Court Blocks Guard Deployment To Chicago
- The Supreme Court denied a request to allow National Guard deployment to Chicago to protect ICE agents.
- The ruling is an uncommon loss for the administration and could affect future Guard deployments in other cities.