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Epstein accuser's family "outraged"
The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, released a statement blasting the Department of Justice's transcripts with Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Families decry Ghislaine Maxwell interview
Relatives of Virginia Roberts Giuffre say they are outraged over the Justice Department's interview transcript, which they say shows that Ghislaine Maxwell was given a platform to rewrite history. Giuffre had long alleged Maxwell was part of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence, denied Giuffre's accusations.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts released by DOJ
The Justice Department released transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Nikole Killion has details.
Epstein records sent to House committee
The Department of Justice sent the first wave of Jeffrey Epstein case files to Congress on Friday. Plus, the DOJ released full transcripts and audios of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche met with Maxwell last month amid backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Ghislaine Maxwell audio files released
The Department of Justice released its interview transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice to sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and convicted of crimes related to Epstein's trafficking of underage girls. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details and Caroline Polisi has analysis.
DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Judge declines to unseal Epstein testimony
A federal judge in New York has denied the Trump administration's attempts to unseal grand jury testimony from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The judge said the government failed to demonstrate "special circumstances" that would have warranted disclosing the grand jury material, which typically remains sealed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
William Barr investigated Epstein's death. Now Congress has questions.
Former Attorney General William Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by Congress members as questions surrounding his role in the Epstein investigation persist.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
DOJ moves to unseal Epstein grand jury exhibits
The Department of Justice asked two New York judges on Friday to unseal grand jury exhibits tied to convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Sources: Recording exists of Maxwell interview
A source familiar with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's interview with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell tells CBS News that she did not implicate President Trump. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
Giuffre's family says "it would be a travesty" if Ghislaine Maxwell gets a pardon
The family of Virginia Giuffre, a vocal accuser of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about Giuffre's legacy and Maxwell's request for clemency.
White House meeting about Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump administration officials are set to meet to discuss releasing the transcripts from the Justice Department's two-day meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell about the Jeffrey Epstein case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Virginia Giuffre's family speaks out
As the Justice Department considers releasing Ghislaine Maxwell's interview, the family of Virginia Giuffre joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her legacy and respond to Maxwell's push for clemency.
New details emerge on DOJ's Maxwell interview
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell did not implicate President Trump in her two-day interview with the Justice Department, a source says. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest, while Natalie Brand has more from the White House.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue against unsealing grand jury testimony
"Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Ghislaine Maxwell is not," Maxwell's attorney David Markus wrote in the court filing.
Epstein accuser's attorney speaks out
As convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell come back into the national spotlight, CBS News is also revisiting stories of Epstein survivors like Maria Farmer. She says she reported Epstein and Maxwell to the FBI in 1996 and 2006. She is suing the federal government for failing to protect her. Farmer's attorney, Jennifer Freeman, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Details on House subpoenas in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to several big names in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved, victims fear pardon
Jeffrey Epstein's notorious accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, was moved from a Florida prison to a prison camp in Texas amid her lawyers' push for clemency and following two interviews with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
House GOP offers to postpone Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony to Congress can be delayed, lawmakers said.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, moved to federal prison in Texas
Ghislaine Maxwell has been serving a 20-year prison sentence after she was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.
Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to Texas prison
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to a Bryan, Texas, prison, CBS News confirms. Maxwell was previously held in Tallahassee, Florida.
Trump clarifies comments on Epstein
President Trump made further comments about Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre's time at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin getting back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
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Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house during training flight
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U.S. Marine detained at Palm Springs airport after live explosive round found
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
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NFL announces what city will host the Super Bowl in 2029
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
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Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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JPMorgan Chase rolls out new effort to expand economic opportunity
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
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Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
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Gas price rises as Iranian drone hits tanker off Dubai and war grinds on
Iran strikes a tanker off Dubai and reports suggest a first attack on an Iranian desalination plant, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
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Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
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UConn's historic comeback against Duke
UConn downed Duke with a last-second 3-pointer to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in the Final Four. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch
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