Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corova Coleman. The Department of Justice now has 30 days to make unclassified Epstein files public. Last night, President Trump signed a bill calling for the release.
Chapter 2: What recent legislative changes regarding Epstein files were signed by President Trump?
NPR's Marie Andrusiewicz reports.
Trump announced the signing in a lengthy Truth Social post, saying that it was because of his influence that the bill passed so decisively. House Speaker Mike Johnson had lobbied for amendments to the legislation, saying that he and the president had concerns about protecting the victims.
I'm glad that we've been able to reflect that all of us were always for maximum transparency. We wanted to do it in a responsible manner. And I'm really hopeful that the victims and survivors get to take some comfort in that.
The bill, as passed, allows for redaction of victims' identities as well as withholding information that could jeopardize ongoing federal investigations. Marie Andrusovich, NPR News, Washington.
A federal judge is sharply questioning government lawyers who are prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey. The prosecutors are facing new questions about the grand jury process. NPR's Ryan Lucas explains that process led to Comey's indictment on false statements and obstruction charges.
At a hearing in federal court in Virginia, prosecutors acknowledged under questioning from the judge that the full grand jury never reviewed a final copy of the two-count indictment against Comey.
The former FBI director's attorney, Michael Dreeben, jumped on that irregularity to argue that that means there is no indictment and the case should be dismissed, an argument the government pushed back on.
Much of the hearing focused on a separate legal challenge Comey has filed, arguing that this is a vindictive prosecution fueled by President Trump's animus for Comey, who is a sharp critic of the president. The judge did not issue a ruling on what he called weighty and complex issues. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
The Israeli military carried out deadly airstrikes in Gaza last night despite the shaky ceasefire. Health authorities in Gaza say more than 30 people were killed. Israel says gunmen opened fire on its forces. The U.S. government will release its overdue report this morning on employment numbers for September. This was held up by the federal government shutdown.
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Chapter 3: What are the implications of the grand jury process in James Comey's case?
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