What Happened Today
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House prepares for a rare bipartisan vote on releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files despite Trump's opposition, while Republicans face internal divisions over healthcare subsidies and immigration enforcement operations expand to Charlotte. Border Patrol detains over 80 people in North Carolina as the USS Gerald Ford carrier arrives in the Caribbean amid rising Venezuela tensions.
Key Developments
House Set for Bipartisan Vote on Epstein Files Release
The House will vote Tuesday on legislation forcing the Justice Department to release all Jeffrey Epstein case files. The rare bipartisan effort bypassed leadership through a discharge petition, with Representative Thomas Massie predicting over 100 Republicans will support it despite President Trump's opposition.
This represents an unusual instance of lawmakers from both parties breaking with their leadership on a high-profile transparency issue, potentially creating a veto-proof majority and highlighting tensions within the Republican Party.
Trump-Greene Split Deepens Over Epstein Files and Policies
President Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a 'traitor' to the Republican Party. Greene attributes the split to her support for releasing Epstein files and has criticized Trump's foreign policy priorities, including his meeting with Syria's new leader.
This public break between Trump and one of his most vocal supporters signals growing fractures within the MAGA movement over transparency and policy priorities, potentially influencing the 2026 primary elections.
Republicans Struggle with Healthcare Subsidies as ACA Credits Expire
GOP leaders are debating how to handle expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies affecting over 20 million Americans. Some Republicans propose redirecting funds to health savings accounts, while others support extending current subsidies, creating internal party divisions.
With a mid-December deadline approaching, millions of Americans face potential premium increases or loss of coverage, making this a critical test of Republican healthcare policy and electoral vulnerability heading into 2026.
Immigration Enforcement Expands as USS Gerald Ford Deploys
Border Patrol arrested over 80 people in Charlotte, North Carolina as part of 'Operation Charlotte's Web,' while the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean with 12,000 troops for anti-drug operations near Venezuela.
The dual deployment shows the Trump administration escalating both domestic immigration enforcement and military pressure in Latin America, raising concerns about civil liberties at home and potential military action abroad.
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