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Alexander Acosta

  1. the law
    Acosta’s Legal Explanation for Epstein’s Plea Deal Doesn’t Add UpAs a former U.S. Attorney, I found the Labor secretary’s defense woefully inadequate. Now, a state prosecutor claims he’s trying to “rewrite history.”
    By Barbara McQuade
  2. politics
    What Does Nancy Pelosi Think She’s Doing?The Speaker of the House needs to give people a reason to vote for her party. She isn’t.
    By Sarah Jones
  3. jeffrey epstein
    Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Defends His Role in Jeffrey Epstein CaseIn a press conference Wednesday, Acosta said were it not for his office, Epstein would have walked free.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  4. politics
    As Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta Is Still Shielding the WealthyHis disqualifying habit of protecting the rich at the expense of the poor and vulnerable goes far beyond Jeffrey Epstein.
    By Sarah Jones
  5. crime
    It’s Time for Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to ResignThe former federal prosecutor illegally allowed billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein to make a plea deal without notifying victims.
    By Sarah Jones
  6. jeffrey epstein
    Trump’s Labor Secretary Once Helped a Billionaire Child Rapist Hide His CrimesProsecutors had enough evidence to put Jeffrey Epstein in prison for life. Instead they gave him – and his friends – immunity from federal charges.
    By Eric Levitz
  7. the national interest
    White House Learns Tip-Robbing Plan Will Rob Waiters. Guess What Happened Next.They … felt terrible and changed their mind about the plan?
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. Trump DOL Hid Report Showing Its Tips Rule Would Likely Cost Workers BillionsAn analysis found that Trump’s proposal could transfer billions of dollars in tips from workers to their employers. So the analysis was canceled.
    By Eric Levitz
  9. Trump Picks His First Latino Cabinet Member to Replace PuzderAfter a tough week, Trump plays it safe on a nominee who has been confirmed by the Senate multiple times before.
    By Ed Kilgore