Epstein Files Release Passes Congress, Nicki Minaj at UN Over Christian Persecution: AM Update 11/19

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Megyn Kelly 0:02
Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, and this is your AM Update.
Donald Trump 0:09
As far as the Epstein Files is, I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein.
Megyn Kelly 0:13
In a major shift from just days ago, the House and Senate passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with President Trump's blessing. Will the president sign it? The Saudi crown prince visits the White House as President Trump aims to redefine U.S. ties with the powerful Mideast country.
Nicki Minaj 0:31
Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart, and entire communities live in fear.
Megyn Kelly 0:37
Rapper Nicki Minaj, at the invitation of Mr. Trump's U.N. ambassador, speaks out against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Nigeria's government says there's no anti-Christian bias. Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia tells AM Update, that's flatly untrue.

What is the Epstein Files Transparency Act and why was it passed?

Megyn Kelly 0:55
All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update. Do doctors have Black Friday sales? Do they? It's a good question. The doctors at BrickHouse Nutrition do. They just announced their Black Friday 30% off sale. That's their biggest of the year. The most impressive health and nutrition products in the industry are now 30% off. Like Lean, the doctor-formulated weight loss supplement for people who want to lose meaningful weight without injections. and 30% off creatone, creatine designed just for women to help you look leaner in shape and toned without extra dieting or exercise. Even 30% off field of greens, a super fruit and vegetable drink they say was shown in a university study to actually slow aging.
Megyn Kelly 1:46
Yes, every Brickhouse product from Better Sleep to Superior Collagen is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. That's BrickhouseSale.com. One more time, BrickhouseSale.com. The House and then the Senate yesterday passing the Epstein-Files Transparency Act. compelling the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession, with limited exceptions, including information identifying witnesses and child sex abuse material. After months of resistance that ran all the way into last week from President Donald Trump and House GOP leadership, Mr. Trump earlier this week changing his stance entirely, saying, quote, we have nothing to hide.
Megyn Kelly 2:40
and calling on the House to pass the bill in an effort to move on from the issue. This after a major campaign from a few GOP representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massey. Yesterday, now with the president's blessing, the House passing the measure 427 to 1. Shortly thereafter, the Senate unanimously passing the bill, now sending it to the president's desk for signature. Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a Republican, the only dissenting House vote. Mr. Higgins posting his reasoning to X, quote, If enacted in its current form, this type of broad reveal of criminal investigative files released to a rabid media will absolutely result in innocent people being hurt. House Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday morning calling the petition hastily written, outlining numerous concerns with the legislation.
Unknown 3:31
As drafted, the discharge petition, it fails to fully protect victim privacy. It could be used to unmask victims who have chosen to remain anonymous. Because it requires the DOJ to release information, even in cases where the DOJ or the FBI has already reviewed it and determined it is not credible. The discharge in its current form fails to prohibit the release of child sexual abuse materials. We've got to make sure that we disclose the names of anybody who aided or conspired in any way with Jeffrey Epstein. But at the same time, you've got to make sure that innocent people are protected.
Megyn Kelly 4:06
Speaker Johnson attempting to convince Senate colleagues to offer amendments addressing his concerns, but failing. Senate Majority Leader John Thune telling reporters, quote, when a bill passes the House 427 to 1 and the president says he'll sign it into law, I'm not sure there's going to be a need for or a desire for.

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