In reversal, Trump now backs Epstein files release; US buildup grows in Caribbean

In a major reversal, President Donald Trump is now urging House Republicans to vote to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files. After days of trying to stop the vote, Trump now says he has “nothing to hide.” Plus, the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is now in the Caribbean, joining one of the largest U.S. naval footprints in the region in decades. And good news for travelers: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ending the emergency limits on flights at 40 major airports, just in time for the Thanksgiving rush. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.