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November 13, 2025

Emmer opens up about Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more

Majority Whip Tom Emmer swings by the townhouse to sit down with Jake Sherman about the Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more.

Stick around after the interview for a fun That’s Not Gonna Fly with NBC’s Scott Wong and The Washington Post’s Marianna Sotomayor.

- Jake Sherman

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