WASHINGTON, D.C. - will step down as Labor Secretary amid mounting scrutiny over his role in negotiating a plea deal for financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Acosta announced Friday that he is resigning, saying that he phoned President Trump on Friday morning to tell him he was stepping aside because he does not want his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein plea agreement to consume the administration.

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Will allow state to catch up with the rest of the Midwest.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the history of gerrymandering and the consequences this practice has for voters. Our state needs redistricting reform and fair maps to ensure all Wisconsin voices are heard.

Thousands could lose coverage under GOP negligence.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare2-s5.jpgWisconsinites with pre-existing conditions, marketplace health insurance, at grave risk of having coverage taken away by conservative federal judges.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgFinal budget is proof of citizens’ power to create change say conservation advocates.