3627 - Trump's Epstein Strategy; ICE March Through the South

Nov 18, 2025

Delve into the political maneuverings surrounding the release of Epstein files, as representatives shift blame and delay accountability. Explore the sharp decline in Trump's approval among Latino voters and its implications for future elections. Witness the surge of ICE operations in Charlotte, capturing community fear and resilience as locals stand up against raids. Uncover the antics of Bill Maher and the juxtaposition of humor and morality in media as personalities clash over past actions.

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INSIGHT

Delay Through Senate Referral

Mike Johnson and the White House are using Senate referral to delay and rewrite the Epstein files release.
That tactic buys time and political cover by forcing new votes and possible amendments in the Senate and back in the House.

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Epstein Files as GOP Political Fault Line

Some Republicans are breaking with Trump over the Epstein files to protect their political futures.
Officials fear being branded as defending abusers, which drives bipartisan support for release votes.

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Latino Voter Shift Against Trump

Polling shows a dramatic collapse of Trump's support among Latino voters this year.
Latino net approval for Trump fell by roughly 30+ points, driven largely by immigration policy and administration actions.

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It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report

On today's program:

Rep. Mike Johnson (D-LA) is happy to pass the Epstein buck over to John Thune (R-SD) and the Senate, allowing them to hamstring the release of the files.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks at a presser organized by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, alongside a group of Epstein survivors.

Donald Trump's approval rating with Latinos has plummeted. I wonder why?

ICE has invaded Charlotte, North Carolina, and the response has been fast and robust.

In the Fun Half:

Bill Maher bombs in front of his own audience, who are PAID to laugh, then announces he is quitting stand-up because he is tired of being twice as funny as people who sell twice as many tickets.

Trump is particularly incoherent while speaking at a McDonald's summit.

As the Epstein discharge petition is about to pass through the House of Representatives, Trump is getting angrier and angrier with reporters.

Tim Pool humiliates himself on Jesse Watters as he strings together a line of nonsense while Jesse nods like he understands what beanie man is saying.

Dave Portnoy cries on CBS News as he makes the case that he and Barstool have never believed in making jokes based in hate. It turns out that Barstool's strong moral compass is not pointing toward true north, as we take a look at some of the hateful jokes Portnoy has made in the past.

Seattle's new mayor, Katie Wilson, stands with striking Starbucks employees, even encouraging Seattle residents to boycott them until an acceptable contract is signed.

All that and more.

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