Ex-Prince Andrew challenges validity of Epstein-related search warrants

Britain's former Prince Andrew is challenging the validity of search warrants issued for his homes prior to his arrest over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.

• Oct 5

Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself

Michael Freeman plans to publish his research and the New York City Medical Examiner's Epstein autopsy files.

• Oct 2

Walkinshaw on what USPS whistleblower told panel

A whistleblower at the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail-in voting system could create major problems and prevent millions of Americans from receiving their ballots. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia, who sits on the House committee the whistleblower contacted, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 3

9/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett

No verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after six days of deliberations; Vance holds first White House press briefing since Leavitt's departure.

• Sep 3

New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files

New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Aug 5

Epstein survivor calls Blanche "walking perjury"

Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill this week lobbying senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. One survivor, Dani Bensky, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her concerns about Blanche.

• Jul 31

7/31: The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump holds Cabinet meeting at Camp David; 7 states report cyberattack on water systems.

• Jul 31

Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home

A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.

• Jul 23

Epstein associate found dead in France

Daniel Siad, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead in France. Siad was a model scout who recruited young women and girls for Epstein over many years. He denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and also faced serious allegations of his own.

• Jul 23

Latest on key Trump nominations

President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, has advanced to the next stage in the Senate's nomination process. Meanwhile, another Senate committee will vote Thursday on Mr. Trump's pick for attorney general, Todd Blanche. Jeffrey Epstein victims urge senators to reject Blanche. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

• Jul 22

House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship

Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.

• Jul 17

Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

• Jul 16

New Mexico AG says DOJ hindering Epstein probe

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators at his confirmation hearing that the Justice Department will investigate any new leads related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Blanche of stonewalling a live Epstein investigation right now, and he joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Jul 16

Sources: Blanche meeting with Epstein victims

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting Thursday with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following pressure from senators, sources tell CBS News. Nicole Killion reports.

• Jul 16

Vance: White House mishandled Epstein files release

It's rare for the Trump administration to admit a mistake, but Vice President JD Vance did just that on Joe Rogan's podcast, saying they mishandled the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.

• Jul 16

Takeaways from day 2 of Blanche confirmation

CBS News senior justice department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down the highlights from day two of Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general.

• Jul 16

Sen. Tillis holds out on Blanche confirmation

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday that he would not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general until Blanche meets with Epstein survivors.

• Jul 16

Ex-DOJ official slams Blanche at hearing

Former Justice Department pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer accused Todd Blanche of unethical and sycophantic behavior during his confirmation hearing for attorney general. "The priority of this DOJ is protecting powerful men, even when it comes at the expense of vulnerable women," Oyer said, condemning Blanche's handling of the Epstein files. "These are not partisan concerns ... please do not degrade our justice system further by promoting Mr. Blanche."

• Jul 16

Epstein survivor testifies at Blanche hearing

Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, gave an emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee during Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing. She detailed how the release of the Epstein files resulted in privacy and safety concerns, job loss and reputational harm.

• Jul 16

Booker grills Blanche about Ghislaine Maxwell

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.

• Jul 15

Blumenthal presses Blanche on Epstein files

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

• Jul 15

Blanche testifies before Senate panel

Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.

• Jul 15

Clayton asked about Epstein victims' data

New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned President Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, during a Senate panel confirmation hearing about the release of Jeffrey Epstein victims' personal information when he worked as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

• Jul 15

Blanche on meeting with Epstein survivors

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing a panel of senators for his confirmation process to lead the Justice Department permanently. Blanche refused to commit to meeting with Epstein survivors after Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, pressed him on the Epstein investigation and the department's role in transparency regarding records.

• Jul 15

Grassley presses Blanche on Epstein files

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, pressed Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, on the apparent mishandling of the Epstein files during the release process that he led while at the Department of Justice during President Trump's second term in the White House.

• Jul 15

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