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Now, steps are being taken to roll them back, but the dysfunction that has become common within this school board may not let it happen.
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Associated Press
4 hours ago
- Associated Press
The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here's what could happen next
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes, working to subpoena President Donald Trump's Department of Justice for files in the case as well as hold a deposition of Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. The Republican-led House Oversight and Government Reform Committee acted just before House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sent lawmakers home early for a monthlong break from Washington. The committee's moves are evidence of the mounting pressure for disclosure in a case that Trump has unsuccessfully urged his supporters to move past. But they were also just the start of what can be a drawn out process. Here's what could happen next in the House inquiry as lawmakers seek answers in a case that has sparked rampant speculation since Epstein's death in 2019 and more recently caused many in the Trump administration to renege on promises for a complete accounting. Subpoena for the Epstein files Democrats, joined by three Republicans, were able to successfully initiate the subpoena from a subcommittee just as the House was leaving Washington for its August recess. But it was just the start of negotiations over the subpoena. The subcommittee agreed to redact the names and personal information of any victims, but besides that, their demand for information is quite broad, encompassing 'un-redacted Epstein files.' As the parameters of the subpoena are drafted, Democrats are demanding that it be fulfilled within 30 days from when it is served to Attorney General Pam Bondi. They have also proposed a list of document demands, including the prosecutorial decisions surrounding Epstein, documents related to his death, and communication from any president or executive official regarding the matter. Ultimately, Republicans who control the committee will have more power over the scope of the subpoena, but the fact that it was approved with a strong bipartisan vote gives it some heft. The committee chairman, Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said he told the speaker that 'Republicans on the Oversight Committee were going to move to be more aggressive in trying to get transparency with the Epstein files. So, we did that, and I think that's what the American people want.' Will Congress depose Ghislaine Maxwell? Comer has said that he is hoping that staff from the committee can interview Maxwell under oath on Aug. 11 at or near the federal prison in Florida where she is serving a lengthy sentence for child sex trafficking. In a congressional deposition, the subject typically has an attorney present to help them answer — or not answer — questions while maintaining their civil rights. Subjects also have the ability to decline to answer questions if it could be used against them in a criminal case, though in this instance that might not matter because Maxwell has already been convicted of many of the things she will likely be asked about. Maxwell has the ability to negotiate some of the terms of the deposition, and she already conducted 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials this past week. Democrats, however, warn that Maxwell is not to be trusted. 'We should understand that this is a very complex witness and someone that has caused great harm and not a good person to a lot of people,' Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the oversight committee, told reporters this week. The House wants to subpoena others Committee Republicans also initiated a motion to subpoena a host of other people, including former President Bill Clinton, former Sen. Hillary Clinton as well as the former attorneys general dating back to Alberto Gonzales, who served under George W. Bush. It's not clear how this sweeping list of proposed subpoenas will actually play out, but Comer has said, 'We're going to move quickly on that.' How will Pam Bondi comply? Trump is no stranger to fighting against congressional investigations and subpoenas. And as with most subpoenas, the Justice Department can negotiate the terms of how it fulfills the subpoena. It can also make legal arguments against handing over certain information. Joshua A. Levy, who teaches on congressional investigations at Georgetown Law School and is a partner at Levy Firestone Muse, said that the results of the subpoena 'depend on whether the administration wants to work through the traditional accommodation process with the House and reach a resolution or if one or both sides becomes entrenched in its position.' If Congress is not satisfied with Bondi's response — or if she were to refuse to hand over any information — there are several ways lawmakers can try to enforce the subpoena. However, that would require a vote to hold Bondi in contempt of Congress. It's practically unheard of for one political party to vote to hold one of its own members in contempt of Congress, but the Epstein saga has also cut across political lines and driven a wedge in the GOP. Growing pressure on the Trump adminitration for disclosure Ultimately, the bipartisan vote to subpoena the files showed how political pressure is mounting on the Trump administration to disclose the files. Politics, policy and the law are all bound up together in this case, and many in Congress want to see a full accounting of the sex trafficking investigation. 'We can't allow individuals, especially those at the highest level of our government, to protect child sex traffickers,' said Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., a committee member. The Trump administration is already facing the potential for even more political tension. When Congress comes back to Washington in September, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers is working to advance to a full House vote a bill that aims to force the public release of the Epstein files. ___
E&E News
a day ago
- E&E News
Interior increases targets for layoffs
The Interior Department is expanding its targets for layoffs to include more than 1,400 'competitive areas' — an increase of hundreds of categories since its first notice this spring — including new units within the Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and Office of the Secretary, according to an internal document. The newly released list of offices or units that could face layoffs was obtained by the National Parks Conservation Association and shared with POLITICO's E&E News. The Interior Department declined to comment Friday afternoon. Advertisement 'We do not have additional updates to provide at this time,' said Interior Department spokesperson Aubrie Spady, in response to questions. The agency notified employees of the updates in an internal newsletter, the 'OneInterior All Employee Digest,' on Tuesday. 'The Department continues to follow guidance from the Office of Personnel Management on workforce efficiency requirements. Please reach out to your Servicing Human Resources Office with any questions,' the notice states, sandwiched between notifications about a new email signature available for the nation's sesquicentennial and the 'Plain Language Tip of the Week.' The notification marks the second time in recent months that Interior has issued a list of competitive areas to its employees as it prepares to pursue staff reductions, continuing efforts initiated by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to hollow out executive branch agencies. The notifications identify units where federal employees could face dismissals — called 'reductions in force' or RIFs — classifying those in similar job duties and locations into competitive groups, and basing cuts on details like performance evaluations and tenure. New additions to Interior's list include Bureau of Reclamation offices — where the number of targeted units has doubled since the first notice, to more than 180 — for the Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin, Great Plains, Mid-Pacific and Pacific Northwest regions. The Fish and Wildlife Service faces potential cuts to jobs in national wildlife refuges across the nation and to posts focused on ecological services and fish and aquatic conservation. There are also dozens of categories across the Office of the Secretary not included in a previous list. According to the Office of Personnel Management, the 'competitive area' notifications also start a 90-day countdown before a RIF can take effect, although agencies can seek a waiver for a shorter notice period. In addition, federal employees must receive at least a 60-day notice before a RIF action can be executed, although that period can also be reduced to 30 days with OPM's approval. It was not immediately clear whether Interior intends to restart the notification period for the jobs listed in its most recent target list. Interior notified employees in April that their jobs would be considered competitive areas — including various Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Land Management offices — with a RIF expected to be announced in mid-May. But that effort hit a wall when a federal judge in California issued a sweeping injunction on the federal reorganization. The Supreme Court lifted that injunction earlier this month, freeing agencies to restart the process. Michael Fallings, managing partner at the law firm Tully Rinckey, said Interior would have to restart the notification clock based on its most recent announcement to employees, even those whose jobs were included in a previous competitive areas list. 'It does start a new clock, but for some agencies, they haven't viewed it that way,' Fallings said, pointing to disputes at the Department of Health and Human Services. Employees who believe they are being classified in the wrong way can challenge their inclusion in a group via the Merit System Protection Board, an independent, quasi-judicial executive branch agency. There is no standard for how employees receive a notice of 'competitive areas' — although 'a newsletter does seem odd,' Fallings noted — but employees targeted for RIFs must receive a physical letter in addition to any other communication, such as an email. 'The key notice that needs to go out is that they're being subject to a RIF,' Fallings said. Interior has already shed at least 11 percent of its workforce during the Trump administration, as nearly 7,500 employees took buyout or early retirement offers between January and June. That includes 1,180 of the 5,700 employees Reclamation had previously reported to OPM in September 2024. Reclamation spokesperson Peter Soeth declined to comment on the newest competitive areas list. 'The Bureau of Reclamation remains focused on providing essential water and hydropower to the American public across the 17 Western states,' Soeth said. 'While we do not comment on personnel matters, we are committed to enhancing workforce management and are collaborating closely with the Office of Personnel Management to embrace new opportunities for optimization and innovation.' Reporter Robin Bravender contributed.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Grand Prairie residents react strongly to alleged assault video of councilman Mike Del Bosque: "I think it's despicable."
Gand Prairie residents are reacting strongly to watching the video that allegedly shows councilman Mike Del Bosque assaulting a real estate agent in a parking lot. CBS News Texas obtained the exclusive video that recorded Del Bosque allegedly punching the 60-year-old man and breaking his phone during what his accuser calls an unprovoked attack. "I think it's despicable," said Jackie Johnson, a Grand Prairie resident who's lived in the city for 40 years. "If he's in a fight, you know, it's just not right," said Alex Rivery, another Grand Prairie resident. Larry Maifeld, who's lived in Grand Prairie for close to 25 years, said he was disappointed. "Any councilman, you think they'd have more restraint than to do something like," said Maifeld. "It's not right for anybody nationwide to be violent and in a public office," said Rivery. There was a much stronger reaction than from Del Bosque's colleagues at City Hall. CBS News Texas reached out to every member of the council on Thursday, but not one responded to the request for comment. We asked the city if Del Bosque should be reprimanded or kicked off the council, and they sent us the following statement: "The case is still under review by the Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's Office; therefore, the City is not able to comment on the specifics at this time. The City follows its Standards of Conduct for Officers and Employees (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article IV), which addresses any dishonest or criminal behavior or any behavior that could discredit the City. The City Council may consider a formal reprimand in accordance with these Standards. However, action in relation to criminal behavior is not generally taken until the criminal case has been disposed of through the court under the City's Charter (Article VI Recall and Referendum), only voters, not the City Council, may remove a council member from office through a petition process and recall election, if needed." That would not happen until after criminal court cases have been resolved. That's something residents interviewed agreed with. "You're innocent until you've been found guilty," said Johnson. "I think they need to do a little background and find out what caused the fight to start with," said Maifeld. However, they were skeptical about voting for someone like Del Bosque after seeing the video. "No, I don't vote for him," said Rivery. And they hope for more civility moving forward. "I pray that they do better," said Johnson.
