Greene says Trump’s stance on Epstein files is “huge miscalculation”

Washington — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Friday that President Trump’s opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a “huge miscalculation.” In an exclusive interview on “CBS Mornings,” Greene said she doesn’t believe the president has anything to hide, noting that some of Epstein’s victims have said

Manhattan prosecutor’s office recuses itself from Maurene Comey’s lawsuit over firing

A U.S. attorney’s office in Albany will defend the Trump administration in a lawsuit brought by fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, after her former office in Manhattan recused itself from the case. Maurene Comey is suing the Justice Department, alleging that her sudden firing in July was illegal and “politically motivated” given her father James Comey’s

Epstein’s emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic

Jeffrey Epstein’s private emails and text messages, among the more than 20,000 documents released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee, provide a glimpse into his relationships with people who formed part of his inner circle during his final years. And they repeatedly touched on President Trump. Epstein increasingly turned to close Trump ally Steve Bannon,

Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends

Visitors enter the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center as tours resume on the first day of the federal government’s reopening on Nov. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The Capitol Visitor Center reopened to the public this morning. Tour guides outfitted in crisp, red blazers dotted Emancipation Hall as individuals and large groups streamed in

Federal government begins to reopen after record 43-day shutdown ends

Federal government begins to reopen after record 43-day shutdown ends – CBS News Watch CBS News The federal government has started reopening after a record 43-day shutdown. Kris Van Cleave reports it could take some time for operations to get back to normal. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before

Newly released records raise questions about friendship between Trump and Epstein

President Trump’s name appears hundreds of times in the newly-released batch of 23,000 pages of records and messages from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about their relationship. Mr. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has called the scandal a “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats. Scott MacFarlane has more. Original CBS News Link</a