Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives returned to work after a 54-day hiatus, and have been releasing documents throughout the day related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump.

Episode 393 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama" was published on November 12, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

November 12, 2025 ·20m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives returned to work after a 54-day hiatus, and have been releasing documents throughout the day related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump.

Episode Description

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives returned to work after a 54-day hiatus, and have been releasing documents throughout the day related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump.

On Today's Show:
Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at POLITICO, talks about the contents of the files, the upcoming vote in the House on the funding bill that would end the government shutdown, why some Democrats are furious at their Senate colleagues who broke ranks to cut a deal and more.

NOTE: This conversation was recorded on the morning of Wednesday, 11/12/25, amid a developing story. Check other trusted news sources for the latest.