Did Idaho Reps help or stall the Epstein Files release? Reps. Fulcher and Simpson refused to sign the discharge petition, forcing the vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act moving through Congress. 

This week also brought answers about Qatari military training at Mountain Home, a decisive court victory against the Satanic Temple's abortion lawsuit, major developments in Idaho's nuclear energy future with INL leading the nation's reactor expansion, and JFAC finally adopts formal budget rules after years of operating without official procedures.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:13 Idaho & The Epstein Files Vote

https://fulcher.house.gov/2025/9/fulcher-the-epstein-files-must-be-released 

https://www.kivitv.com/us-news/house-set-to-vote-on-release-of-epstein-files-as-trump-voices-support 

02:46 Lawmakers Get Mountain Home Qatar Answers

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/11/14/idaho-legislators-briefed-on-mountain-home-air-force-base-qatari-training-agreement/ 

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/11/news-mountain-home-afb-wing-commander-briefs-legislative-committee-regarding-qatari-deal/ 

04:48 Idaho Defeats Satanic Temple Lawsuit

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/federal-judge-quashes-satanic-temples-lawsuit-against-idaho-abortion-laws/ 

06:37 Idaho’s Alex Adams Fights for Foster Kids in DC

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/11/alex-adams-makes-his-mark/ 

08:37 Twin Falls Rep Steps Down Before Session Begins

https://idahonews.com/news/local/state-rep-lance-clow-resigning-before-next-legislative-session 

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/11/news-rep-clow-to-step-down-at-the-end-of-the-month/ 

09:59 Idaho's Nuclear Energy Push 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/11/13/state-of-idaho-seeks-to-become-preferred-destination-for-nuclear-energy-investment/  

11:57 JFAC Gets Rules Finally

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/11/07/after-operating-without-official-rules-idaho-budget-committee-tweaks-voting-procedures/ 

13:36 Idaho's Silverwood Park Sold

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/nov/13/a-new-chapter-at-silverwood/ 

15:03 Closing