Report: Trump briefed on Epstein mentions
The Wall Street Journal reports that former Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Trump his name appeared in the Epstein files. The White House denies wrongdoing.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Epstein case
In an interview with Major Garrett, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern over the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case and called for full transparency and accountability. You can see more of Major Garrett's interview, along with his sharp analysis, on "The Takeout with Major Garrett," weeknights at 5 p.m. ET on CBS News 24/7.
Vote to subpoena Epstein files
Three Republicans on a subcommittee for the House Oversight panel joined a vote forced by Democrats to subpoena files from the Department of Justice on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
House committee vote on Epstein files
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers voted to subpoena files from the Department of Justice on its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on the reports emerging about President Trump's relationship with Epstein.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump and presidential norms
Whatever new we may learn about President Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, we have learned something about his relationship to the presidency. Presidential norms are usually something he enjoys breaking. When it comes to Epstein, he embraces them. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Congressional panel to subpoena DOJ
A House Oversight Committee panel voted to subpoena the Justice Department over documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. The vote was bipartisan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Why judge denied DOJ Epstein transcripts
A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has legal analysis.
Democrats amplify attacks over Epstein files
Democrats are pouncing on the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as Republicans shut down the House floor to avoid a vote on releasing more files from the case. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Breaking down political fallout over Epstein case
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Justice Department informed President Trump that his name appears in Justice Department documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Breaking down Gabbard's Russia claims
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is accusing the Obama administration of manipulating an intelligence assessment about the 2016 election. The assessment was released on Jan. 6, 2017, two weeks ahead of Trump's first inauguration. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Olivia Gazis have more.
WSJ story on Trump, Epstein files: What we know
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump in May that his name appears within the Jeffrey Epstein files under review. The White House swiftly denied the Journal's report. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Judge denies DOJ request to release Epstein grand jury testimony
A Florida federal judge denies a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The Justice Department filed the request last week. The ruling comes as The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump was told back in May that his name appears in the Epstein files. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more details.
House lawmakers leave early for August recess
House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home early for their August recess amid a continued push to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
DOJ plans Ghislaine Maxwell interview
The Justice Department says it plans to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, as pressure mounts on President Trump to release all case documents. Some Republicans including Rep. Thomas Massie want to keep Congress in session to pursue answers.
Trump on DOJ moves on Epstein files
President Trump expressed frustration over the Jeffrey Epstein files controversy on social media as more details emerge about the Department of Justice's apparent attempt to reach Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump tries to shift focus from Epstein files
In the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump continued to make claims surrounding former President Barack Obama's handling of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The claims came after CBS News' Ed O'Keefe asked Mr. Trump about the Justice Department seeking a meeting with former Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House.
DOJ official plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell as House panel pursues subpoena
Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein recruit, groom and abuse underage girls.
New developments in Epstein saga
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented President Trump in his "hush money" case, announced he plans to meet with Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, as the push to release files related to Epstein's trafficking case continues. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Former federal prosecutor on Epstein, DOJ
The Department of Justice said it is reaching out to Jeffrey Epstein's close associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping Epstein recruit and traffic underage girls. During her trial, she denied any wrongdoing. Former federal prosecutor Mitchell Epner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump shifts focus from Epstein case
Top Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell as House Speaker Mike Johnson shuts down the chamber early to avoid a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. Despite the DOJ digging deeper, the president is still trying to shift focus. He is calling on former President Obama to face criminal prosecution and is unveiling a string of new trade agreements. CBS News' Erica Brown, Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Rep. Joyce Beatty on public broadcasting cuts
NPR's news chief has announced that she is stepping down just days after Congress approved more than $1 billion in cuts to public media. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio joins "The Takeout" with her perspective.
How GOP lawmakers are reacting to the Epstein issue
House lawmakers will leave early for their August break as members clash over the release of files related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent at Bloomberg News, and Olivier Knox, senior national correspondent at U.S. News & World Report, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump on deputy AG meeting Ghislaine Maxwell
President Trump on Tuesday said he "didn't know" his deputy attorney general planned to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, a former accomplice of child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest. Then, Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department pardon attorney, joins with analysis.
Trump attacks Obama, deflects Epstein question
During his Oval Office meeting with Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, President Trump accused former President Barack Obama of treason for his handling of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. He also sidestepped a question from CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about the Justice Department seeking a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell about the Jeffrey Epstein case. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
Johnson on not forcing Epstein files vote
Speaker Mike Johnson explained Tuesday why he won't force a House vote on a resolution over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files before the August recess. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the details.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
Where is debris from the White House East Wing demolition being taken?
A red and gray scrap truck carried remnants of the East Wing about six miles from the White House.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
Trump admin. aims to auction offshore oil leases despite states' opposition
The Trump administration is proposing to auction offshore oil drilling leases across new portions of the U.S. coast as soon as 2026, according to internal documents viewed by CBS News.
Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
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Nearly 8,000 Venezuelan nationals returned on ICE deportation flights since March
The Trump administration's deportation flights to Venezuela have continued amid heightened U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, senior Department of Homeland Security officials say.