ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Nov. 17, 2025

Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump’s sudden reversal, now saying he would sign a bill to demand the release of the FBI files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after months of fighting to prevent their release; Faith Abubey has details on “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” the administration’s immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, where at least 130 people were arrested within 48 hours; as Los Angeles continues to rebuild from the devastating wildfires, Will Reeve shares an inside look at The Walt Disney Company and its Imagineers committing $15 million to help restore public spaces; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro

02:16 Trump reverses on Epstein files, says he’d sign bill calling for their release

05:52 Trump not ruling out U.S. troops in Venezuela amid new strike on alleged drug boat

07:50 At least 3 killed in Southern California as new round of powerful storms slam the region

09:53 Charlotte on edge as DHS says over 130 arrested in immigration crackdown

11:33 New York Jets’ Kris Boyd recovering from gunshot wound as search for shooter continues

12:44 O.J. Simpson estate agrees to pay Goldman family $58 million after wrongful death claim

14:19 FAA lifts flight restrictions following government shutdown

15:09 Indiana man charged after deadly shooting of cleaning woman who went to the wrong home

15:29 California home explosion due to suspected gas leak injures 8, including children

15:44 New images show demolition of White House East Wing for Trump's $300 million ballroom

16:07 Man sentenced to 9 days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" Singapore premiere

16:21 Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton awarded honorary Oscars at Governors Awards

17:17 Disney pledges to help rebuild public spaces after devastating Los Angeles wildfires

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