Stocks rose as investors ended a record-setting week on a high note after dovish testimony from the top Federal Reserve official.
when they concealed that plea agreement from more than 30 underage victims who had been sexually abused by Epstein.
On Tuesday, Acosta tried to justify past decisions in the Epstein case. "The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific, and I am pleased that NY prosecutors are moving forward with a case based on new evidence," Acosta tweeted.
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