Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Roman. A new set of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reveals more connections between Epstein and President Trump. The Department of Justice Tuesday released an estimated 30,000 pages of documents, flight logs, and letters.
NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon and her colleagues reviewing the files, and they show a closer relationship between Trump and Epstein than first reported.
Chapter 2: What new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump are discussed?
While President Trump, of course, has been trying to distance himself from the Epstein case, here's Trump talking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday. This was hours before this latest batch of files was released.
A lot of people are very angry that pictures are being released of other people that really had nothing to do with Epstein, but they're in a picture with him because he was at a party. And you ruin a reputation of somebody. So a lot of people are very angry that this continues.
The DOJ posted a lengthy statement on X saying the documents, quote, contain untrue and sensationalist claims about the president.
Catholic bishops in Florida have appealed to the Trump and DeSantis administrations to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays. But Tuesday, the White House responded saying they will continue the usual operations. Ximena Romano from station WLRN has more.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wensky was one of the clergy who signed a letter to the president and the governor.
They're picking up people that are not just criminals or dangerous people.
The request follows the Vatican's condemnation of federal and local law enforcement treatment of immigrants across the U.S. Wenske says he hopes if enforcement is paused, it would allow South Florida families to attend church without fear. Wenske said he's concerned about the psychological well-being of children, particularly those living in mixed-status households.
For NPR News, I'm Ximena Romero in Miami.
Southern California residents are being warned to stay off the roads if possible because of heavy rain. Steve Futterman reports.
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