Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama
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Nov 12, 2025 Nicholas Wu, a Congressional reporter for POLITICO, dives into the latest chaos in Washington surrounding the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and government shutdown negotiations. He discusses explosive messages linking Trump to Epstein and the implications for Congress. Wu also highlights the anger among Democrats over Senate compromises and the complexities of funding bills, including uncertain Obamacare subsidy votes. With deadlines looming, he outlines the critical timeline for the House's actions to potentially end the shutdown.
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Seven Democrats Broke Ranks To End Shutdown
- Seven Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown because they believed it was the best deal they would get.
- That deal includes a promise of a Senate vote on extending Obamacare subsidies but no House guarantee.
Package Helps Workers But Leaves Health Vote Uncertain
- The package rehired federal workers and extended SNAP and veterans benefits while promising a future vote on subsidies.
- But the subsidy vote could fail in the House, making the Senate promise potentially hollow.
Epstein Emails Reference Trump Knowing About Victims
- Newly released Epstein-related emails include assertions that Trump "knew about the girls," raising questions about his ties to Epstein.
- Those messages could force political responses from Trump and complicate House and Senate dynamics.