CNN 5 Things WH on Epstein Files, ICE Release Order, Last Penny and more
Nov 12, 2025
The White House is pushing back against emails linking Epstein to the president. Congress is making strides to end a lengthy government shutdown, while a judge orders the release of hundreds held by ICE. In a twist, a mother in California faces court over her missing daughter. Meanwhile, pennies are being phased out after more than 200 years of circulation. Tune in for a whirlwind of current events that are shaping headlines!
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Epstein Emails Mention Trump, No Criminal Link
- Released emails mention Donald Trump multiple times but do not implicate him in crimes tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
- White House framed the documents as politically motivated while Democrats defended the release as oversight.
Stopgap Bill Could End Record Shutdown
- A short-term funding bill cleared the Senate and awaited a House vote to end the shutdown.
- Democrats signaled they would offer an ACA subsidy extension that likely lacked enough support to pass.
Representative Sworn In After Shutdown Delay
- Representative Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress after a 50-day delay due to the shutdown.
- Speaker Mike Johnson had refused to swear her in until the House returned to session.