Illinois U.S. Rep. Sean Casten led charge to force release of Matt Gaetz report
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
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The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
Also in political headlines, three key members of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inner circle are leaving. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Political Reporter Chris Tye spoke with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois), who forced a vote by the full House of Representatives requiring the House Ethics Committee to release its report against Gaetz.
The report concluded Gaetz violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office. Cristian Benavides reports.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The president-elect wasted no time naming his new pick after Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, trying to shore up support among senators for confirmation. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s ethics probe could be an obstacle, but Trump is standing by him.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
There continue to be questions about some of President-elect Trump's controversial cabinet picks—and their ability to be confirmed in the new Senate. Cristian Benavides reports.
Just 10 days after the election, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition effort is well in the works, but some of his nominees for the Cabinet are raising eyebrows.
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general, sparking reactions from both sides of the aisle. Gaetz was the focus of several investigations into his conduct, including a House Ethics Committee probe, before he resigned from Congress after Trump nominated him for attorney general.
Meanwhile, CBS News projects Republicans will keep their majority in the House, and President-elect Trump visited the White House Wednesday. Erica Brown reports.
The gavel is now up for grabs, with no clear frontrunner in sight. As CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, this also means a lot of important business at the Capitol has been stalled.
Quigley was the only Democrat to vote against the bill this past weekend.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning, sources told CBS News.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was "a horrible day for Minnesota" after lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses were shot in separate attacks. Hortman and her husband were killed.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.
The ages of the victims range from 30 to 42.
Thousands of the faithful are celebrating Pope Leo XIV in a uniquely Chicago way Saturday with an event and mass at Rate Field.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning, sources told CBS News.
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Warming temperatures due to climate change also help the arachnid survive.
As anyone who was around two years ago will remember, this is not the first time a hazy, unhealthy back of air engulfed and choked Chicago.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
The free concert was held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
The event features the premiere of a video message from Pope Leo XIV to the young people of the world.
CBS News Chicago reporter Dave Savini was live in the massive crowd that gathered in Daley Plaza for the Chicago No Kings Day protest Saturday.
Thousands have flocked to Daley Plaza to participate in the Chicago No Kings Day protest opposing the Trump Administration. People are also headed to the event celebrating Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field later this afternoon.
Just days after the Netherlands scheduled its snap election, set to be held in October, the country's largest left-of-center parties have agreed to merge.
The cyclone is expected to bring up to six inches of rain to parts of three Mexican states.
Huge crowds have flocked to Daley Plaza to participate in the Chicago "No Kings" protest.
Thousands of the faithful are celebrating Pope Leo XIV in a uniquely Chicago way Saturday with an event and mass at Rate Field.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.
Extensive Chicago street closures and parking restrictions will be in place this weekend all across the city of Chicago.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning, sources told CBS News.
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
CBS News Chicago Investigators has obtained a communication from a child protection judge responding to an ethics complaint for giving gifts to "abused and neglected" foster kids who appear before him.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
The crematory was shut down after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed how bodies were being mishandled there.
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 points and nine rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 points and nine boards, and Ariel Atkins also scored 12.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes struck out five in five scoreless innings. Skenes was matched by Cade Horton, who permitted three hits in 5 2/3 shutout innings.
Civale is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season. He has allowed seven runs over 19 innings in four starts since returning from the injured list May 22 after dealing with a strained left hamstring.
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 1/3 innings against his former team.
Houston's Josh Hader struck out Austin Slater to improve to 18 of 18 on save opportunities this season.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
According to a warrant, Antonio Brown is accused of firing two shots during an altercation outside a venue in the Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Cargo thieves usually target items that are in high demand or have big price tags. The stolen goods are then sold at 100% profit.
