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The Epstein files are putting a greater focus on the recent divide within the Republican Party. Robert Jimison, congressional correspondent with the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Why is Trump changing course on Epstein files?
In a reversal of his months-long opposition, President Trump is now encouraging House Republicans to vote yes to release the files related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have more.
Latest on Epstein files as Trump changes stance
President Trump is now calling on the House GOP to vote in favor of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Nikole Killion have more.
Trump slams opponents over Epstein files
President Trump reversed course, calling for the release of all files relating to Jeffrey Epstein amid ongoing controversy in the House over a forced vote. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump slammed GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over her changing views. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have the latest.
Trump says he supports Epstein files release
In a social media post on Sunday, President Trump urged House Republicans to vote to release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein after months of strong opposition. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill that would force the DOJ to release the files.
Trump slams Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Trump blames Democrats for Epstein files call
President Trump changed his tone over files related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling for a full release while saying the Democrats have used the matter as a deflection. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump's stance reversal on Epstein files
The House is expected to vote on Tuesday on the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein as President Trump reverses his stance on the matter. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Trump reverses stance on Epstein files
President Trump now appears to support the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying focus on the matter is a distraction and Republicans have nothing to hide. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Bob Costa report.
House vote on Epstein files expected Tuesday
President Trump now appears to support the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files as the House of Representatives readies for a vote on the matter. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Taurean Small report.
Behind Trump's stance on Epstein files
CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa breaks down what to know about the Epstein files and what President Trump is saying about the potential release.
Behind the blowup between Trump and Greene
The end of the government shutdown has cleared the way for a critical vote expected Tuesday in the House to release all of the Epstein files. It also led to a major blowup between President Trump and longtime ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Willie James Inman has the details.
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Trump drops Marjorie Taylor Greene support
President Trump says he will no longer support onetime close ally and Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene amid the ongoing fallout over the Epstein files. Willie James Inman reports.
Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Trump pulls support of Marjorie Taylor Greene
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DOJ to investigate Epstein's ties to Democrats
President Trump has asked the Justice Department and FBI to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, and major financial institutions. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump avoids Epstein files on camera
President Trump now says it's worth digging deeper into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but only as it pertains to Democrats.CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Aaron Navarro have more.
July memo contradicts new DOJ Epstein probe
In July, the Justice Department stated it found no evidence to warrant investigating anyone else in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Now, at the direction of President Trump, the DOJ is probing Epstein's alleged ties to Democrats and banks. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Epstein files
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke to CBS News exclusively about joining calls for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. This comes as survivors react to the latest batch of emails released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
Trump calls on DOJ to probe Epstein ties
President Trump said he will ask the Justice Department to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to prominent Democrats and banks. The call comes ahead of the expected House vote on a measure to force the Justice Department to release all documents related to the Epstein investigation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Financial institution alleged Esptein links
A spokesperson for JPMorganChase issued a prompt reaction to President Trump's post on social media Friday, calling for investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with several known figures and institutions. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports. Also, Nikole Killion has more on calls for the release of the Epstein files.
Trump on probing Epstein's relationships
President Trump posted on social media about calling on the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's apparent relationships with former President Bill Clinton, economist Larry Summers and other people and institutions. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
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Greene says Trump's stance on Epstein files is "huge miscalculation"
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told "CBS Mornings" that President Trump's opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "huge miscalculation."
More on White House's response on Epstein
President Trump avoided questions on the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released by House Oversight Democrats. This comes as Republicans grapple with calls for the release of all the files related to Epstein. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes report.
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