House committee subpoenas Epstein estate
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate seeking relevant documents, including an alleged note that President Trump apparently wrote to Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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House committee subpoenas Epstein estate
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, requesting more than a dozen categories of documents. Lawmakers are also looking for entries within a book created by Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for his 50th birthday. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that President Trump had allegedly signed a letter in that book. The president denied the report and called it "fake" in a defamation lawsuit against the publication.
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.
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Judge blasts DOJ motion on Epstein
The judge who blocked the release of the Epstein grand jury testimony blasted the Department of Justice's motion on the matter. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Judge on Epstein grand jury testimony
The judge who blocked the release of grand jury testimony surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's case, requested by the Department of Justice, said the motion appears to be a diversion and ruled it's up to the government to disclose more on the matter. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
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.
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House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
DOJ set to begin sharing Epstein files
The Department of Justice will begin sharing its files related to Jeffrey Epstein with Congress on Friday, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said. CBS News political and legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Lawmakers react to Barr testimony on Epstein
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the House Oversight Committee Monday about Jeffrey Epstein's death. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Inside Barr's testimony over Epstein death
Former Attorney General William Barr testified on Capitol Hill Monday about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death. 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.
Trump doubles Nicolas Maduro bounty, offers $50 million reward for arrest of Venezuela's president
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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.
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Trump formally signs U.S.-Iran deal as questions linger about nuclear program
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Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4
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CBS to host America 250 special on July 4
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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
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Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
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Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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What's in the U.S.-Iran peace deal
After months of war and days of secrecy, U.S. officials dictated the text of President Trump's much-touted deal to end the war with Iran. It would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and would "reaffirm" that Iran "shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons." But in exchange, Iran could get billions in cash benefits. Nancy Cordes reports.
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