Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny

In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, President Trump, left, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta listen during a meeting in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Trump announced Friday that Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Evan Vucci | AP
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