CNN 5 Things WH on Epstein Files, ICE Release Order, Last Penny and more
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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.