CNN 5 Things Trump in Epstein Files, CA Storms, Student Loan Wage Garnish and more
Dec 24, 2025
Donald Trump's name resurfaces in connection to the recently released Epstein files, raising eyebrows despite no accusations. California braces for heavy storms, with a month’s worth of rain expected, causing potential flooding. Authorities provide updates in the emotional case of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court impacts immigration policies significantly, and student loan defaulters face impending wage garnishments starting next year. It's a whirlwind of news affecting many!
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Trump Mentions In Epstein Files
- The newly released Epstein files mention Donald Trump multiple times but do not accuse him of criminal wrongdoing.
- DOJ says some materials contain "untrue and sensationalist claims," and they rushed prosecutors to make holiday redactions.
Flight Records And Subpoena Details
- Prosecutors found Trump flew on Epstein's plane at least eight times in the 1990s and shared flights with potential Maxwell witnesses.
- The DOJ subpoenaed Mar-a-Lago before Maxwell's trial and sought urgent help to redact files over the holidays.
Supreme Court Limits Guard Deployment
- The Supreme Court denied an emergency request to allow National Guard deployment to Chicago for ICE protection.
- That rare loss on the conservative court could affect future Guard deployment requests in other cities.