President Biden pardons son Hunter despite saying he wouldn't
The move comes in the final weeks of Biden's presidency after he and his advisers repeatedly denied that he would pardon his son.
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The move comes in the final weeks of Biden's presidency after he and his advisers repeatedly denied that he would pardon his son.
In the past, President Biden promised more than once not to use his presidential powers to benefit his family members. Natalie Brand reports on why Mr. Biden changed his mind.
The president's son, in a surprise move on Thursday, pleaded guilty to charges he schemed to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in income taxes. Hunter's attorneys acknowledged the evidence is "overwhelming".
Hunter Biden made the surprise guilty plea in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
A Delaware jury found Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony counts of making false statements about using drugs when purchasing a gun and unlawfully possessing that gun while addicted to drugs back in October of 2018. President Biden has said he will not pardon his son. Sentencing is expected in about four months and he faces up to 25 years in prison.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
President Joe Biden's son was found guilty on all counts against him, stemming from an accusation that he illegally purchased and possessed a gun while addicted to crack cocaine. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
A federal jury convicted the son of President Joe Biden of charge stemming from accusations that he illegally purchased and possessed a gun while addicted to crack cocaine. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
The panel will decide whether the president's son is guilty of federal firearms charges over a gun he bought. At the time, prosecutors say Hunter Biden was addicted to crack cocaine.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Hallie Biden is the widow of Hunter Biden's late brother Beau. Testifying under an immunity agreement with prosecutors, she detailed how Hunter visited her home in October 2018, appearing to be under the influence.
The first witness was called in Hunter Biden's gun trial, with first lady Jill Biden and his sister, Ashley Biden, reacting emotionally to excerpts from his memoir.
President Biden's son is facing three felony charges linked to a gun purchase. In opening statements, prosecutors described Hunter Biden as a drug addict who lied on a federal form to buy a gun in 2018.
Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection.
The president's son was indicted on three felony charges related to a gun purchase in 2018. CBS's Naomi Ruchim breaks down the case and what we can expect from the courtroom.
This comes after months of negotiations. It's part of the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden agreed to answer questions with two big concessions.
The president's son was back in federal court facing three felonies and six misdemeanors. He's accused of a four-year scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
A formal impeachment inquiry has been launched against President Biden because of his son's legal troubles.
Outside the U.S. Capitol, he said his father had nothing to do with his business dealings and there is no reason for lawmakers to consider impeaching his father.
Prosecutors formally charged Hunter Biden for evading federal taxes Thursday night.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Authorities said the woman and man who were found shot were members of the household.
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan have dropped their own plans for an increase in the city's garbage collection fee, as they expressed optimism that they could pass an alternative budget plan that avoids the corporate head tax backed by the mayor.
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A federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a Chicago-area immigration crackdown.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Nick Reiner is charged with murder in the deaths of his parents, Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, police said Monday.
Immediate evacuation orders were issued to three Seattle suburbs after a levee failure amid historic flooding in Washington State.
A son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is now being held on $4 million bond in connection with his parents' deaths.
Monday is the last day to enroll in or change insurance plans for the Affordable Care Act in order to have benefits beginning Jan. 1, and millions of Americans will face much higher costs next year if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies by the end of this year.
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Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, L.A. sheriff's records show.
Two students were killed, and nine others were wounded in the shooting.
Authorities said the woman and man who were found shot were members of the household.
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The new charges for a man facing federal charges after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line has exposed a range of gaps in the criminal justice system, experts say.
The Cook County Assessor said the county's commercial businesses saw millions of dollars cut from their property tax bills this year, and the burden was shifted onto homeowners.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
The Bears (10-4) heated up early on a day when the gametime temperature was 8 degrees, scoring two first-quarter touchdowns and breaking the game open with two more in the third.
After every home win this season, students who were at the game can get a free lunch.
Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have won four of five. Chicago dropped its fourth game in five.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
A south suburban Chicago man stood charged Monday with shooting a man and beating a woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood this past weekend.
Crash-and-grab burglars hit a shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Monday morning.
A man was critically hurt Sunday night in a liquor store in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.
