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Epstein Files Released, US Strikes in Syria, Trump’s Drug Deals and more Dec 19, 2025

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The Justice Department just released a massive portion of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. We’ll tell you about the US military’s operation in Syria. Investigators face steep challenges trying to piece together a motive in the Brown University shooting. More pharmaceutical companies are joining President Donald Trump’s push to lower drug prices. Plus, an update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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Epstein Files Deadline, Northeast Storm, 'Patriot Games' and more Dec 19, 2025

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There are questions over whether all the files related to Jeffrey Epstein will actually be released tonight. A powerful storm is causing flight delays and knocking out power for millions in the Northeast. We explain how an anonymous reddit post helped track the suspected Brown University shooter. The EU has announced a funding package for Ukraine. Plus, we’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s “Patriot Games” are being compared to the “The Hunger Games.”

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Brown Shooting Suspect Found, Child Vaccine Changes, US TikTok and more Dec 19, 2025

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We begin with news that the Brown University shooting suspect has been found. The US has carried out more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean. In a CNN Exclusive, we tell you about some planned changes to vaccines for children in the US. Australia’s prime minister has announced a plan to buy back hundreds of thousands of guns. Plus, the US-based TikTok app is inching closer.

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6:35 PM ET: TikTok Signs Deal to Sell its US Assets Dec 18, 2025

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Breaking News Alert: The social media platform has signed on to a deal backed by President Donald Trump. Listen for details.

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Trans Youth Care Ban, Brown Shooting Suspect, Kennedy Center Renamed and more Dec 18, 2025

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We start with the Trump administration’s health policy changes on care for transgender minors and marijuana. There’s a potential break in the Brown University shooting investigation. We’ll tell you about a plane crash that authorities say killed a NASCAR driver and his family. We’re getting a glimpse of the second batch of photos from Jefferey Epstein’s estate. Plus, a change President Donald Trump frequently joked about came true.

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Inflation Cools, Healthcare Costs, Leo's Pick for NY and more Dec 18, 2025

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Inflation has dipped and it’s a welcome boost for the economy. We explain what the expiration of ACA subsidies next year will mean for healthcare costs. The Trump administration is looking to ban transgender care from federal programs. European leaders are debating whether to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war effort. Plus, Pope Leo’s pick for the Archbishop of New York may be unpopular with Trump

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10:30am ET: Brian Walshe sentenced for his wife’s murder Dec 18, 2025

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⁠Brian Walshe is sentenced for his wife’s murder⁠. Listen for more details on the judge's order.

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Trump's Economy Speech, Deputy FBI Head Resigns, ‘Warrior Dividend’ and more Dec 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump addressed affordability in his speech to the nation last night. We explain why Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is stepping down. The government has admitted failures in January's mid-air collision in DC. Authorities are appealing for new information in the search for the Brown University shooter. Plus, Trump is sending checks to more than a million military service members.

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GOP Obamacare Fight, Reiners’ Cause of Death, Jack Smith’s Deposition and more Dec 17, 2025

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House Republicans' fight over expiring health care subsidies is heating up. We’ll tell you where the search for a person of interest stands in the deadly Brown University shooting. We have new details on a Hollywood director and his wife’s death. Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his cases against President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill. Plus, Trump honored fallen heroes killed in Syria.

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WH Speech, Brown University Cameras, ‘Illusory’ WBD Paramount Bid and more Dec 17, 2025

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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation as his approval rating remains underwater. Investigators are poring over hundreds of tips in their search to find the Brown University shooter. Authorities say they’ve thwarted an attack in New Orleans. Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected the hostile Paramount takeover bid. Plus, over half a million homes across the northwest are without power.

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