This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal November 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
President Trump signs a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, stirring GOP debates ahead of the 2026 elections. In shocking news, Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces charges for stealing $5 million in COVID relief funds. Meanwhile, BlackRock reports a rise in stock ownership among middle and lower-income families. For holiday travelers, insights reveal the best and worst days to fly, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus, a heartwarming viral TikTok shows a soldier surprising a delivery driver!
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Rare Republican Pushback On Epstein Release
- The Epstein files bill passed despite President Trump's initial opposition, showing limits to his control over congressional Republicans.
- Emily Brooks says the vote revealed growing GOP independence and possible cracks in Trump's influence.
Epstein Vote Signals Shifting GOP Dynamics
- Emily Brooks argues the Epstein files episode signals Republicans may act more independently from Trump going forward.
- She links this to recent setbacks like filibuster resistance and state-level pushback on redistricting.
White House Peace Plan Asks Big Concessions
- The White House drafted a 28-point peace plan asking Ukraine to cede Donbass and forgo NATO aspirations.
- The plan offers Russia economic normalization in exchange for a ceasefire, a proposal likely rejected by Kyiv.