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Jeanine Herbst (0:16)
In Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. The Senate passed a bill forcing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, sending the measure to President Trump's desk. Trump has said he'd sign it into law. NPR's Claudia Grizales reports. The plan drew near union unanimous support in the Republican led Congress.
Claudia Grizales (0:35)
The Senate quickly approved the bill by voice vote after the plan drew near unanimous support in the House. For much of the year, President Trump fought the release of the government records tied to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. But President Trump reversed his stance once the momentum shifted for passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The legislation directs the Justice Department to release the records within 30 days, allowing limited exceptions to withhold any information. The bill's authors, Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie and California Democrat Ro Khanna, warn the Trump Justice Department will face legal action if it does not fully comply. Claudia Rizales, NPR News.
Jeanine Herbst (1:24)
Pope Leo is speaking out against the treatment of immigrants in the United States. NPR's Jason Deros has.
Jason DeRose (1:32)
Talking to reporters just outside Rome, Leo drew attention to a statement passed by US Bishops last week. The pontiff said violence against immigrants is troubling.
Pope Leo (1:41)
We have to look for ways of treating people humanely, treating people with the dignity that they have. If people are in the United States illegally, there are ways to treat that. There are courts. There's a system of justice.
Jason DeRose (1:54)
He pointed to immigrants in the US Who've lived what he called good lives in the country for decades. Leo said that while there are many problems in the US Immigrants immigration system, the protection of human dignity and national security are compatible. Jason DeRose, NPR News.
Jeanine Herbst (2:11)
Target issued a cautious forecast on holiday spending today. NPR Scott Horsley reports. It's one of several clues investors are watching as they try to assess the strength of the US Economy.
Scott Horsley (2:24)
Discount retailer Target says customers are keeping a tight grip on their pocketbooks, with most of their spending devoted to food and other essentials. Spending on discretionary items like home furnishings is down. Target reported a drop in same store sales for the most recent quarter and lowered its profit forecast for the full year. A federal judge ruled Facebook's parent company does not have a monopoly in the social networking space. The decision means Meta will not have to spin off its Instagram or WhatsApp features and new figures from the Commerce Department show the nation's trade deficit shrank in August as higher tariffs took effect. That report, along with many others, was delayed by the government shutdown. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.