Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst.
Chapter 2: What legislation did the Senate pass regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files?
The Senate passed a bill forcing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, sending the measure to President Trump's desk. Trump has said he'd sign it into law. NPR's Claudia Grisales reports the plan drew near-unanimous support in the Republican-led Congress.
The Senate quickly approved the bill by voice vote after the plan drew near-unanimous support in the House. For much of the year, President Trump fought the release of the government records tied to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. But President Trump reversed his stance once the momentum shifted for passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The legislation directs the Justice Department to release the records within 30 days. allowing limited exceptions to withhold any information. The bill's authors, Kentucky Republican Thomas Massey and California Democrat Ro Khanna, warn the Trump Justice Department will face legal action if it does not fully comply. Claudia Rosales, NPR News.
Pope Leo is speaking out against the treatment of immigrants in the United States. NPR's Jason DeRose has more.
Talking to reporters just outside Rome, Leo drew attention to a statement passed by U.S. bishops last week. The pontiff said violence against immigrants is troubling.
We have to look for ways of treating people humanely, treating people with the dignity that they have. If people are in the United States illegally, there are ways to treat that. There are courts. There's a system of justice.
He pointed to immigrants in the U.S. who've lived what he called good lives in the country for decades. Leo said that while there are many problems in the U.S. immigration system, the protection of human dignity and national security are compatible. Jason DeRose, NPR News.
Target issued a cautious forecast on holiday spending today. NPR's Scott Horsley reports it's one of several clues investors are watching as they try to assess the strength of the U.S. economy.
Discount retailer Target says customers are keeping a tight grip on their pocketbooks, with most of their spending devoted to food and other essentials. Spending on discretionary items like home furnishings is down. Target reported a drop in same-store sales for the most recent quarter and lowered its profit forecast for the full year.
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