Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by House Democrats; Chef saves elderly man after he didn’t show up at restaurant he eats at every day
From CBS News: Nearly 100 newly released photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show the powerful circles in which Epstein operated decades ago. The undated images that House Democrats released today include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates, movie director Woody Allen and other high‑profile figures. The photos are part of a larger trove — the estate has sent roughly 95,000 photos to the U.S. House Oversight Committee — and Democrats on the panel say the release is aimed at transparency and justice for Epstein’s survivors. Republicans have accused them of cherry‑picking images to create a political narrative. The same committee is expected to release court documents related to the Epstein case next week. Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reported that none of the newly posted images shows wrongdoing by those pictured; Democrats warned additional, “incredibly disturbing” images remain under review.
University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was arraigned on a felony home‑invasion charge and two misdemeanors after prosecutors say he illegally entered the home of a woman he’d been romantically involved with, grabbed knives and threatened self‑harm following his firing. Moore pleaded not guilty and was released on bond; prosecutors described the alleged episode as terrorizing the victim. Jericka Duncan reported that the university said the conduct is not tolerated; Moore’s court date is next month.
Historic flooding in the Pacific Northwest forced widespread rescues, closed roads and evacuations as several rivers flooded beyond their banks. Carter Evans reported from near the Canadian border where the Skagit River crested at nearly 38 feet and town centers including Hamilton were submerged, prompting door‑to‑door rescues by the National Guard. The region faces more rain from an atmospheric river system; weather anchor Lonnie Quinn said Seattle picked up nearly 4 inches of rain over five days and mountain and coastal totals were far higher. Quinn warned another round of heavy rain will return early next week, and Arctic air will create dangerously cold temperatures in the Northern Plains.
The CDC reports flu cases are rising nationwide, up 8% from last week with at least one pediatric death reported. Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook said hotspots include Louisiana, Colorado, New Jersey and New York, where emergency rooms are swamped. Dr. LaPook and pediatrician Dr. Ayala Wegmann urged vaccination, noting only about 40% of Americans have gotten a flu shot so far. Even with a possible vaccine mismatch, the shot can reduce hospitalizations and deaths; antivirals can lessen severity if taken early.
A state‑level follow‑up: Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, said he accepts responsibility for failures that allowed fraud in a state program — many defendants there are Somali‑Americans — and has appointed a former FBI agent to oversee the investigation into how taxpayer dollars were misspent, CBS reported.
In New York, police say a woman changing her baby’s diaper in a Macy’s restroom was stabbed in an unprovoked attack and is expected to recover; a suspect has been charged with attempted murder.
On the sports and culture beat, Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup downhill — her first in nearly eight years — showing resilience after multiple injuries and a partial knee replacement. Dick Van Dyke turns 100 tomorrow; the actor credits a positive outlook and not getting angry for his longevity.
CBS News previewed a town hall with Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who spoke to CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss about political violence and its causes. Kirk said she rejects political violence but called for parental responsibility, warning against letting children “go down that rabbit hole” online and urged leaders and families to lower the temperature in political discourse.
Internationally, Imtiaz Tyab reported Britain’s King Charles gave a rare update on his cancer treatment, saying early diagnosis has allowed doctors to reduce his treatment schedule in the new year. And Margaret Brennan’s interview with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado included her warning to Nicolás Maduro that more pressure is needed; she said regime change in Venezuela is different from conventional interventions because Venezuelans already voted for change.
On the road with Steve Hartman: in Pensacola, Florida, chef Donell Stallworth and staff at a family restaurant saved the life of 78‑year‑old Charlie Hicks after he stopped showing up for his twice‑daily gumbo routine. They found him dehydrated with broken ribs, brought his gumbo to the hospital, moved him into an apartment next to the restaurant and fixed it up so staff could watch over him. Three months later Hicks was back at his usual table, and the restaurant calls him family.
Anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois signed off from the CBS News headquarters in New York, closing the broadcast and wishing viewers a good night and a great weekend.
