WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week.

A flurry of MAGA influencers have spoken out against President Donald Trump 's administration's handling of the Epstein files in recent days as he faces growing political backlash. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields told Newsweek that the Republican Party has achieved "unprecedented unity and strength" under Trump's leadership.

"I have asked the Justice Department to release all grand jury testimony with respect to Epstein," Trump said.

Although President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to request the release of more details in the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he claimed Saturday that the move may do little to quell the outspoken criticism of his administration's handling of the case.

In the past week, the Epstein controversy caused turmoil among some of the MAGA base. Has it affected Trump's approval rating?

Before heading to Scotland, President Trump deflected questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case, telling reporters that people should shift their focus to other topics. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

You’re making a very big thing over something that’s not a big thing,” President Donald Trump told reporters questioning him about Jeffrey Epstein.