Coverage dated October 17, 2026 to October 18, 2026

Epstein files remain a political liability for Trump and Republicans

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Republicans are potentially looking at historic losses in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in November, much of that due, no doubt, to the war in Iran that President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t start and the high prices he promised to end.

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West Central Tribune
Kaitlyn Buss: Epstein files remain a liability for Trump and GOP (opens West Central Tribune)
Published Oct 17, 2026
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From the commentary, "Had Trump's administration and congressional Republicans been less cagey about the Epstein files, things may look different for Republicans heading into November."
Hawaiitribune Herald
Epstein files remain a political liability for Trump and Republicans (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)
Published Oct 18, 2026
Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description
Republicans are potentially looking at historic losses in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in November, much of that due, no doubt, to the war in Iran that President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t start and the high prices he promised to end.