Justice Department watchdog probes compliance with Epstein Act

The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is investigating compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law that compelled the department to release records related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The preliminary objective of the probe is … Read more

Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California

SANTA ANA, Calif. — More than two dozen members and associates of the Mexican Mafia were arrested Thursday during an early morning crackdown across Southern California, federal authorities said. The FBI and other federal and local agencies executed search and arrest warrants at about 30 locations mostly in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, according … Read more

A destructive ‘jumping worm’ is invading Colorado and Western states, officials warn

A destructive “jumping worm” species is threatening gardens in Colorado and the West, state officials said Tuesday as they urged green thumbs to keep their eyes peeled for the invasive pests. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There are “currently no effective eradication methods for” the … Read more

Charles Forelle

Charles Forelle CBS News/Michele Crowe Charles Forelle is the managing editor of CBS News and a member of the editorial masthead. Forelle helps set editorial strategy for the news division and builds the structures needed for its journalism. He’s at the center of CBS News’s efforts to transform and modernize.  Forelle joined CBS News in … Read more

Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law

Washington — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog said Thursday that it will audit the department’s compliance with the law that required the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following months of bipartisan criticism of how the department handled the disclosure. The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General said in a statement … Read more

From The Sports Desk: Draft day

The NFL draft has finally arrived! We’re so excited, we’re sending today’s newsletter a bit early so you could pregame with all of our draft coverage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Our team takes you inside the draft war rooms, where teams debate players and … Read more

Kaci Sokoloff

Kaci Sokoloff CBS News Kaci Sokoloff is the senior vice president of Booking for CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures, where she oversees the central booking team for all platforms and programs. Sokoloff manages a team of 28 producers who negotiate and land a majority of all anchor interview bookings across the division, … Read more