Trump impeachment witness sues Pompeo, U.S. over $1.8 million in legal fees
Sondland argues he was forced to hire his own lawyers during the 2019 impeachment probe because government lawyers were not available to represent him.
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Trump budget proposal to push for border wall
President Trump is set to release his $4.8 trillion federal budget proposal today. He wants to boost spending for the military and the U.S.-Mexico border wall. However, Democrats are slamming him for pushing to cut spending for programs like food stamps, Medicaid and Medicare. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to break down the proposal.
Trump removes 2 impeachment witnesses
Two key witnesses in the impeachment inquiry were removed from their posts Friday. Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union who testified during the House impeachment investigation, is out of a job, according to his attorney. Sondland's exit comes the same day Alexander Vindman, a National Security Council official who also testified, was also ousted from his job. CBS News' Paula Reid and Jeff Mason of Reuters join CBSN to discuss the day's events.
Impeachment witness Gordon Sondland fired as EU ambassador
Sondland's exit comes the same day Alexander Vindman, a National Security Council official who also testified, was also ousted from his job.
Trump faces next step in impeachment inquiry
The House Judiciary Committee is taking the next step in the impeachment inquiry with a hearing December 4. Chairman Jerry Nadler has invited President Trump and his lawyers to attend, but so far the White House has refused to cooperate. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest developments.
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Fiona Hill testifies in impeachment inquiry
A top White House adviser told Congress Thursday she knew attempts to pressure Ukraine would "blow up." Fiona Hill also said she warned Ambassador Gordon Sondland he was carrying out a "political errand" for the president. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Gordon Sondland compared to John Dean
EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony is being compared to John Dean's from Watergate. Boston University professor Thomas Whelan joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more on what some are calling Sondland's "John Dean moment."
Holmes: Sondland "showed indiscretion"
Republican Congressman Mike Conway pressed State Department official David Holmes over his recollection of the phone call between Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Trump, accusing him of "regaling" others with the account. Holmes responded, "Sir, I think it was Gordon Sondland who showed indiscretion by having that conversation over a public line."
Hill: "Burisma was code for the Bidens"
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified Thursday that Ambassador Gordon Sondland's reference to an investigation into Burisma, the gas company Hunter Biden once sat on the board of, clearly meant an investigation into the Bidens. Hill said Sondland told her there was a deal in the works for a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky that was contingent on a Ukrainian investigation into Burisma. "I cut it off immediately there," Hill testified. "Becuase at this point, having heard Mr. Giuliani over and over again on the television, and all of the issues that he was asserting, at this point it was clear that Burisma was code for the Bidens."
Hill: Sondland ran "domestic political errand"
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill explained during her testimony Thursday that she became frustrated with Ambassador Gordon Sondland because he did not communicate with her or her State Department colleagues about what he was pursuing in Ukraine. Hill said she now understands that Sondland was carrying out a "domestic political errand" at President Trump's orders. "What I was angry about was that he wasn't coordinating with us," Hill said. "Now, I've actually realized, having listened to his deposition, that... he wasn't coordinating with us because we weren't doing the same thing that he was doing."
Why A$AP Rocky keeps coming up in impeachment hearings
State Department official David Holmes testified that Ambassador Sondland told Trump to "play the racism card" when it came to A$AP Rocky's case
Holmes: Trump discussed A$AP Rocky with Sondland
In his testimony at the impeachment hearing Thursday, State Department official David Holmes described hearing President Trump and Ambassador Gordon Sondland discuss the case of rapper A$AP Rocky, who was then jailed in Sweden on assault charges. Holmes says Sondland told the president, "Let him get sentenced, play the racism card, and give him a ticker-tape when he gets home."
Holmes: Trump asked about "investigation"
David Holmes, a U.S. State Department official in Ukraine, described during his testimony on Thursday the call he overheard between Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Trump. According to Holmes, he sat "directly across" from Sondland during the call, and "the president's voice was loud and recognizable." Holmes said he heard Mr. Trump ask Sondland if the Ukrainian president "was gonna do the investigation?" to which he says Sondland responded: "He's gonna do it."
Ambassador implicates Trump in quid pro quo
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland testified in Wednesday's public hearing that President Trump was involved in a quid pro quo scheme to pressure Ukraine into announcing investigations. The president and other administration officials have disputed Sondland's account. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN AM to break down Wednesday's hearings and preview what's ahead Thursday.
Fallout from bombshell impeachment testimony
The public hearings in the Trump impeachment inquiry continue Thursday with testimony from a former National Security Council official and a State Department employee. They follow Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland's revelation that there was a quid pro quo with Ukraine. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of Sondland's testimony and what to expect from Thursday's hearing.
2 key witnesses to testify in public hearings
New revelations are expected in Thursday’s impeachment testimonies, after Gordon Sondland, President Trump's hand-picked EU ambassador, said there was a quid pro quo with Ukraine. But Trump and other members of the administration are strongly disputing his account. Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill and State Department employee David Holmes, who overheard Sondland speaking to the president about Ukraine, will testify Thursday. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Sondland implicates Pompeo in testimony
Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday that a number of people, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, knew of a quid pro quo in regard to Ukraine investigations. CBS News state department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with more.
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Sondland implicates Pres. Trump in 'Quid Pro Quo'; First Dem debate since public impeachment hearings
Impact of Sondland's testimony
President Trump's hand-picked ambassador to the European Union sent shock waves across the capitol with bombshell testimony in the impeachment inquiry. So is he the star witness Democrats hoped for? "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett join the "CBS Evening News" with analysis.
Trump distances himself from Sondland
President Trump watched some of the most explosive testimony by Gordon Sondland and told reporters it exonerated him. Several members of his cabinet also cited by the ambassador, including Vice President Pence, tried to distance themselves from the scandal. Ben Tracy reports.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Trump trial resumes with testimony from Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Police break up UCLA protests; hundreds arrested on U.S. campuses
California police recently began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
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Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
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Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
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Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
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Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
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"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
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The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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In a first, an orangutan is seen using a medicinal plant to treat injury
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
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Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
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Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
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Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
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Why Israel is so determined to launch a ground offensive in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Police in Mexico say bones found at charred pit are of "animal origin"
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
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Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction in new album
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
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How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
New technology could help allergy sufferers
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Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
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G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
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Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Secret burial pits, bones and kids' notebooks found in Mexico City
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
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Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden addresses campus protests
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
Leader Jeffries I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Norah O’Donnell profiles Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, who, depending on the November elections, might become the first-ever Black speaker of the House. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
New gag order violation claims against Trump
Just days after former President Donald Trump was ordered to pay $9,000 for violating a gag order in his "hush money" case, prosecutors urged the judge to penalize him again for additional violations. They argue he violated the order four other times in recent weeks. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Trump touts role in overturning Roe v. Wade
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin and Michigan Wednesday where he hyped up his part in overturning Roe v. Wade and defended his policy of letting states make their own abortion laws. On the Democratic side, President Biden is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of the law enforcement officers killed in a shootout this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaigns.