Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — November 17
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Nov 17, 2025 
In a revealing conversation, President Trump, the 45th President of the United States, discusses his push for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his stance that the matter is a Democratic issue. He also outlines the administration's recent tariff rollbacks aimed at easing grocery prices on items like coffee and bananas. Trump expresses a surprising openness to dialogue with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, even as military pressure escalates. The discussion showcases Trump's unfiltered perspectives on these pressing topics.
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Grand Jury Rules May Limit Transparency
- Some grand-jury or grand-jury-protected materials could block release, and courts have previously struck down DOJ attempts.
- DOJ can withhold victim information and active-investigation materials under the bill's text.
Tariff Rollbacks Aim To Ease Grocery Pain
- The administration rolled back tariffs on many food items, claiming it will lower prices.
- Economists warn tariff size, supply shocks, and non-tariff factors mean relief may be limited or delayed.
Purchasing Power Versus Headline Inflation
- Officials argue purchasing power matters more than headline inflation when wages outpace prices.
- But wage growth is slowing, raising the risk inflation could overtake incomes again.