Name: Capitol Report Full Broadcast (Nov. 17)
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Description: President Donald Trump changes course on the release of the Epstein files. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is highlighting its economic agenda and floating when Americans can expect tariff rebate checks.

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President Donald Trump changes course on the release of the Epstein files. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is highlighting its economic agenda and floating when Americans can expect tariff rebate checks.

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Trump Changes Course, Tells Republicans to Back Epstein Files Release

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