7/12: CBS Evening News

Tropical Storm Barry expected to hit the Gulf Coast as a hurricane; Best friends with the "same soul" swear they're twins.

• Jul 12, 2019

7/10/19: Red and Blue

Labor Secy. Alex Acosta says he won't resign; House hearing on immigration center conditions.

• Jul 10, 2019

Inside look at Epstein investigation

The reporter who helped bring Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse case to the national spotlight has written a new book about her years-long investigation. "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story" tells the stories of his alleged victims and the "failures of the criminal justice system." Author Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, joins CBSN to discuss the case and why she thinks there are too many unanswered questions regarding Epstein's suicide.

• Jul 21, 2021

DOJ: Ex-prosecutor exercised "poor judgment" in Epstein deal

The review found no "professional misconduct" by U.S. Attorney's Office then led by ex- Labor Secretary.

• Nov 12, 2020

Why Alex Acosta is "public enemy No. 2"

Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein is behind bars for underage sex trafficking charges. His lawyers say it's illegal double jeopardy because of a controversial plea bargain more than a decade ago. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss that 2008 plea deal and now-Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's role in keeping it under wraps.

• Jul 9, 2019

Trump defends Acosta over Epstein case

President Trump commented on Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and on Jeffrey Epstein, who has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking. Acosta is under scrutiny for a prior case against Epstein in which Epstein was given a light sentence.

• Jul 9, 2019

Alex Acosta under fire over Epstein case

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is facing growing calls to resign over his involvement in arranging a plea deal for billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 9, 2019

Dems ramp up calls for Alex Acosta to resign

Pressure is growing on Alex Acosta, President Trump's labor secretary, to step down. Democrats are blasting Acosta for a secret and generous plea deal he approved for financier Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago, when Acosta was a U.S. attorney in Florida. Epstein served 13 months in jail after being accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, but was often released during the day. Epstein now faces child sex trafficking charges in New York City, where prosecutors say a raid of his home turned up hundreds of lewd photos. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jul 10, 2019

Acosta defends controversial plea deal

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is defending his handling of a plea deal from 2008. Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is now facing sex trafficking charges, dodged federal charges with the old deal and spent just 13 months in county jail on prostitution charges. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jul 10, 2019

Acosta defends 2008 plea deal for Epstein

In a press conference Wednesday, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended his handling of a 2008 plea deal for billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Critics of the deal are demanding Acosta resign. Attorney Deborah Blum and CBS News' Natalie Brand have the latest.

• Jul 10, 2019

Acosta addresses role in Epstein plea

Paula Reid, Zeke Miller, Kim Wehle and Nancy Cordes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's news conference Wednesday where he dismissed criticism of his handling of a controversial plea deal involving financier Jeffrey Epstein.

• Jul 10, 2019

Trump told Acosta to defend himself publicly

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta says he will not resign over his role in Jeffrey Epstein’s child sex abuse case. Acosta spoke to reporters Wednesday and defended his controversial plea deal with the financier in 2008. Epstein served 13 months in jail and registered as a sex offender, after he was accused of abusing more than two dozen underage teenagers. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jul 11, 2019

Former prosecutor slams Acosta's defense

CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the the press conference held by Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday in which he defended his role in the Jeffrey Epstein child sex abuse case.

• Jul 11, 2019

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has defended his handling of an old plea deal involving wealthy investor Jeffrey Epstein. But on Friday, he announced his resignation. Paula Reid has the latest.

• Jul 12, 2019

Prosecutors accuse Jeffrey Epstein of tampering with witnesses

Prosecutors said Epstein​ should be denied bail while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges involving underage girls

• Jul 12, 2019

Ex-prosecutor slams Acosta's defense of Epstein deal: "These are children"

Acosta maintains he did nothing wrong when he negotiated a widely-criticized plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein in 2008

• Jul 11, 2019

Acosta, embattled labor secretary, defends handling of Epstein case

In a news conference, Acosta defended the 2008 plea deal reached with Jeffrey Epstein, saying "we live in a very different world" today

• Jul 10, 2019

Epstein had "well in excess of 50" victims, accusers' lawyer says

Epstein faces federal child sex trafficking charges in New York City, where prosecutors say a raid of his home turned up hundreds of lewd photos

• Jul 10, 2019

Alex Acosta under new scrutiny after Jeffrey Epstein arrest

Acosta was involved in a 2008 secret plea deal that allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges

• Jul 9, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein arrested on charges related to sex trafficking

Epstein is expected to appear in a New York federal court Monday

• Jul 7, 2019

Democrats bring Alex Acosta under the microscope

House Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr Friday

• Mar 1, 2019

Sasse calls on Justice Dept to investigate its treatment of Jeffrey Epstein

The multimillionaire financier accused of sexual abuse of dozens of teenage girls, settled one lawsuit Tuesday that would have allowed some of his accusers to testify against him

• Dec 5, 2018

Attorney for sex abuse victims doubts Jeffrey Epstein will face more charges

Epstein is accused of sexually abusing dozens of teenage girls who were lured to his home

• Dec 4, 2018

House Democrats want investigation into Alex Acosta's secret deal with Jeffrey Epstein

A recent report Acosta, when he was a U.S. attorney, gave a sweetheart deal to millionaire hedge fund sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

• Dec 4, 2018

Some Cabinet members use their own planes for official travel

On the other end of the spectrum are those who say they only fly commercial unless they're flying with Pence or Trump

• Sep 28, 2017

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