Bill Freeman November 17, 2025
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
apnews.com/article/epstein-files-house-sex-trafficking-investigation-c46716743f6f65f2f3b74906365da58b?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g-s1-97836/venezuela-evidence-doj-strikes-sinking-suspected-drug-boats-assertations
New Passport Rule Sends Blunt and Sweeping Message to Trans Americans
The Trump administration has said that the U.S. passports of transgender people must now reflect the sex on their original birth certificate, reversing a decades-old policy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/transgender-passports-supreme-court.html?unlocked_article_code=1.108.i0bK.zJeyB7Xojy34&smid=url-share
State Legislatures Can Push Back Against Citizens United
State lawmakers can fight the influence of big money in politics by passing trigger laws that would go into effect if the Supreme Court’s misguided ruling is reversed.
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/state-legislatures-can-push-back-against-citizens-united
LGBTQ+, disabled students face exclusion from private schools - Nashville Banner
Some Tennessee private schools receiving state-funded vouchers exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities, raising concerns about discrimination.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/tennessee-school-vouchers-exclusion
Weather - Etowah - 14-Day Forecast & Rain
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Beaches
As he sells the Jersey Shore cottage he shared with his late wife Fran, Irwin Epstein recalls their time together there, and the mutual love of surf and sand that drew them to the place.
open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/beaches?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Why Trump can't make the Epstein scandal go away
His ordinary scandal management techniques are not working.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrupar/p/trump-epstein-coverup-strategy?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
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