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Alexander Acosta Steps Down As Labor Secretary Amid Epstein Controversy
The departure follows scrutiny over his role in a plea deal as a U.S. attorney in 2008. The agreement eased punishment for multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein for alleged sex crimes.
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Politics
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Defends Plea Deal Made With Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended his handling of a decade-old plea agreement with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein when he was a U.S. attorney in Florida.
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Politics
Trump Defends Labor Secretary Acosta Over Epstein Plea Deal
President Trump said Alexander Acosta has done a good job leading the Labor Department but will look into his involvement in a decade-old plea agreement with the financier accused of sex trafficking.
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Politics
White House Touts Help For Poor Areas — But Questions Endure Over Who'll Benefit
Opportunity zones were created with the 2017 tax cut to bolster low-income communities. But depending on how the funds are spent, investors who get tax incentives could see the biggest gains.
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Politics
Justice Department Still Looking For A Way To Add Census Citizenship Question
The Justice Department is now saying it's looking for a way to restore the citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. census, all at the direction of President Trump.
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Politics
'That Little Girl Was Me': Harris, Biden Clash Over Busing In Democratic Debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his record on civil rights after Sen. Kamala Harris attacked his opposition to federal intervention to integrate public schools.
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Politics
Trump Confirms He Ordered Airstrike Against Iran
President Trump tweets Friday that after ordering airstrikes against Iran Thursday, he called it off. Earlier that day, Iran shot down a U.S. drone over what the U.S. says was international waters.
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Politics
U.S. Aircraft Were Ready To Strike Iranian Targets, Reports Say
News outlets report that the White House approved airstrikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. drone, but that the strikes were called off while the aircraft were on their way to attack.
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Politics
Trump Arrives In Japan
President Trump has traveled to Tokyo to pay a visit to the Japanese prime minister and the new Japanese emperor.
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Politics
Trump To Be The First Foreign Leader To Greet Japan's New Emperor
President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.