House GOP offers to postpone Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony to Congress can be delayed, lawmakers said.
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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.
Virginia Giuffre's family speaks out
The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse victims, is speaking about recent comments made by President Trump. Mr. Trump accused Epstein of "stealing" Giuffre from him when she worked at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Virginia Giuffre's family shocked by Trump saying Epstein "stole" her
The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has expressed shock over President Trump saying Epstein "stole" her from him.
Giuffre family reacts to Trump comments
The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Jeffrey Epstein, said Wednesday that no leniency should be shown to accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The family also expressed shock at President Trump's comments that Epstein "stole" Giuffre from him. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity or a pardon before congressional deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition is scheduled for Aug. 11 at a federal prison in Tallahassee, where she is serving her sentence.
Democrats eye forced release of Epstein files
Senate Democrats are eyeing a rarely used law to force the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Sex trafficking cases on the rise since 2019
In the years since the 2019 death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department data shows there's been a significant rise in human trafficking cases reported across the U.S. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump makes more claims against Epstein
President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he thinks Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most vocal accusers, was one of the workers Epstein "stole" from his Mar-a-Lago spa. Giuffre died by suicide in April. CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Source: DOJ has copy of Epstein "missing minute"
CBS News has learned the so-called "missing minute" from the night Jeffrey Epstein died may not be missing at all. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen explains.
Unanswered questions about Epstein case
There are many questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case that the unreleased Justice Department files might help answer. Investigative reporter Barry Levine, who has tracked Epstein for decades, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the nine critical questions he says need to be answered.
Inconsistencies with Epstein jail video
A CBS News review raises questions about footage of Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell and what officials claim it shows. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Maxwell offers to testify before Congress
Jeffrey Epstein-associate Ghislaine Maxwell is offering to testify before Congress in exchange for concessions like full immunity. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks appeal
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney has filed an appeal to have his client's conviction overturned, alleging she was improperly prosecuted, while pleading with the Supreme Court and President Trump for help. The Jeffrey Epstein accomplice was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Attorney for Epstein victims on Trump, case
Spencer Kuvin represents several of Jeffery Epstein's victims. He joined CBS News to discuss the latest push for President Trump to release files surrounding the case.
What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell appeal
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney has filed an appeal to have his client's sex trafficking conviction overturned. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on that and the statement Maxwell's attorney issued seemingly pushing for a pardon.
Ghislaine Maxwell files Supreme Court brief
Ghislaine Maxwell has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court in hopes of overturning her conviction. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Trump on possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
President Trump was asked Monday in a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer whether or not he would consider pardoning Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Details on Ghislaine Maxwell meetings
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with former Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell twice this week amid the push for the release of files related to Epstein. President Trump said he has not thought about pardoning or commuting Maxwell's sentence.
Maxwell's lawyer says DOJ asked her about roughly "100 different people"
The Epstein accomplice met with a top Justice Department official and answered "every single question," her lawyer said.
To former prosecutors, DOJ interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox
Experts say they're bewildered by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's decision to interview Ghislaine Maxwell.
Maxwell DOJ interviews spark pardon speculation
President Trump is still being hounded by the case of Jeffrey Epstein. It's not clear if a second day of meetings between a top Trump administration official and Epstein's imprisoned co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell will cool the controversy. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, it is raising a new question: Is Maxwell about to score a deal?
DOJ meets with Maxwell for second day
The deputy attorney general met with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day of questioning on Friday. Meanwhile, President Trump has kicked off what the White House described as a "working visit" to Scotland as he tries to shift focus from the Epstein story. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Weijia Jiang report.
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Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
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Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
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DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
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Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
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Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
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Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
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DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
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Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
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Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
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Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
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FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
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Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Putin sees "no point" in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it "boorish" on Friday.
Mom of American missing in Japan says they argued over ChatGPT
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
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Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
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Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
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Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
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Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
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Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
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New details on SpaceX IPO plans
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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
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Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
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Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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