DOJ veteran says mistakes doomed FBI chief
Fran Townsend, who spent 11 years working in the Justice Department, discusses why she thinks events surrounding Comey's departure are "unfortunate"
Clinton Email Scandals
Watchdog to investigate Justice, FBI actions before election
Democrats have blamed FBI Director James Comey's handling of an investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server as a reason for her loss to Donald Trump
Comey sends Congress new letter on Clinton emails
Polarizing FBI director explains more on the Clinton email probe and what the agency found in recently revealed emails
Kaine: FBI email letter brought "uptick in energy"
The polls were already tightening before FBI Director James Comey's announcement on emails, VP candidate said Sunday on "Face the Nation"
Clinton aide in emails: Some foundation donors "may have had bad intentions"
Clinton's communications director worried that there "aren't great answers" to questions about the Clinton Foundation
Huma Abedin headlines D.C. fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
Abedin had been off the trail since news broke last week that the FBI was investigating new emails related to Clinton's private email practices
Emails: Clinton, aide discussed sending secure cell phone via FedEx
The emails, from Clinton's private server, were part of the 1,280 pages released Thursday by the State Department
FBI finds emails related to Hillary Clinton's State tenure
The new emails, which prompted the FBI's announcement last week, came from former congressman Anthony Weiner's laptop
Emails show Clinton campaign communicated with State, DOJ
The campaign communicated with these two agencies about Clinton's private email account
Obama on FBI's Clinton probe: "We don't operate on leaks"
The president seemed to criticize FBI chief James Comey in an interview with NowThis News
Clinton campaign weighed ousting former DNC chair
As early as last December, the Clinton campaign was plotting ways to sideline the head of the Democratic party
Hillary Clinton campaign chief: "we are going to have to dump all those emails"
The exchange, released as part of the WikiLeaks hack of John Podesta's personal emails, took place hours after the NYT first wrote about the existence of Clinton's private email server
Clinton blasts Trump for “degrading, insulting and assaulting women"
Clinton campaigned alongside former Miss Universe Alicia Machado in Florida on Tuesday
Questions surround decision to re-open Clinton email investigation
Timing of FBI Director James Comey's revelation put him at odds with Attorney General Loretta Lynch, sources say
Clinton on FBI investigation: "There's no case here"
The Democratic nominee, in the face of a rough few days for her campaign, is looking refocus the narrative on Trump
FBI news flips the political script on FBI Director Comey
All year, it's been Republicans criticizing James Comey and Democrats defending him; with Friday's new FBI investigation, though, there's been a 180-degree shift
If elected, Clinton could face awkward coexistence with Comey
The FBI director is appointed in 10-year terms, and Comey was named director in Sept. 2013
Reid: FBI sitting on proof of Trump-Russia ties
Democratic Senate leader says FBI director may have violated federal law with Clinton email reveal, adding that FBI sitting on "explosive" Trump evidence
Trump "thanks" Anthony Weiner after FBI revelations
GOP nominee says he has a "feeling" some of the "deleted 33,000 emails" will now turn up after FBI revelation about Clinton aide emails
Clinton vows not to be "knocked off course" after FBI news
"I'm not stopping now, we're just getting warmed up," she told a crowd in Florida just days after the FBI's surprise announcement that it is investigating new material related to her private email server
Source: Abedin "surprised" by Weiner computer emails
Sources tell CBS News that FBI has warrant to sift through Clinton-related emails, but process is likely to stretch past Election Day
Clinton strategist on new email discovery: "We need to know the facts"
Senior Clinton strategist Joel Benenson questions the decision of FBI Director James Comey to reveal new evidence possibly tied to the Clinton email server investigation, calling it "unprecedented."
Mike Pence talks FBI investigation, Clinton emails
On Sunday's "Face the Nation," the GOP vice presidential candidate said he and Donald Trump "commend" the FBI for its latest reveal
Will new FBI email revelations impact the election?
Have voters changed their minds after FBI Director Comey exposed possible new evidence tied to the Clinton email probe? With approximately 20 million votes already cast, CBS News Director of Elections Anthony Salvanto discusses the race to the finish line.
Source: FBI in lose-lose situation with Clinton emails
The FBI felt it had few options when it came to notifying Congress about the latest Clinton email development
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Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
50-year mortgage idea not fully vetted by top Trump officials, sources say
Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.
Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500k over data seizures in Jan. 6 probe
A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.
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Advocacy group wants prosecutor Lindsey Halligan investigated by state bar
A legal watchdog group is pushing the state bars of Florida and Virginia to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who's leading the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James.
BBC boss urges staff to fight for journalism as Trump threatens $1B suit
Trump has threatened to sue Britain's national broadcaster BBC for $1 billion, claiming defamation over a program on his remarks on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Shutdown deal moves to the House after Senate passage
The Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. Follow live updates here.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take his appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
President Trump is seeking to wipe away a $5 million verdict won by E. Jean Carroll after two years of failed efforts to win a retrial in the case.
Utah judge rejects Republican-drawn congressional map
A Utah judge rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers and adopted an alternate proposal creating a Democrat-leaning district ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Visual investigation shows use-of-force violations against protesters
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Obama has special surprise for vets who came to Washington for Veterans Day
Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group.
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Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
Incoming IRS criminal chief says evidence, not politics, will guide tax probes
Gary Shapley became a hero of the political right after he blew the whistle on efforts to undermine the Hunter Biden tax probe.
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Sanders calls deal to end government shutdown a "disaster"
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS News he's "very disappointed" by the bill to end the government shutdown, calling a planned vote on health insurance subsidies "meaningless."
Fetterman says he supports health care credits but won't hold government "hostage"
Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News that Democrats agreed "collectively" that the "mass chaos" wrought by the government shutdown needed to end — and rejected allegations that he folded.
Khanna explains call for Schumer to be replaced: "Not meeting the moment"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."
Johnson urges House members to return "right now" for shutdown vote, citing air delays
"You need to begin right now returning to the Hill," House Speaker Mike Johnson told House members on Monday, ahead of a potential
These are the Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the government
After reaching a bipartisan deal, Senate Democrats finally gave Republicans the votes needed to advance a government funding measure.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
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A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your spaghetti pricier
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
Sonder tells guests to leave immediately after Marriott partnership ends
After Sonder said it was shutting down, one guest told CBS News he returned to his short-term rental to find his luggage in the hallway.
50-year mortgage idea not fully vetted by top Trump officials, sources say
Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.
Suspect identified 27 years after woman murdered in suburban D.C. hospital
Police have identified a suspect in the 1998 murder of a D.C.-area hospital worker.
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A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your spaghetti pricier
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
Sonder tells guests to leave immediately after Marriott partnership ends
After Sonder said it was shutting down, one guest told CBS News he returned to his short-term rental to find his luggage in the hallway.
Wendy's to close hundreds of U.S. stores as low-income consumers cut back
Wendy's plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months amid spending cutbacks from its customers.
Baby formula recall expands as at least 15 infants sickened by botulism
An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Here's what to know.
See what's opened and closed on Veterans Day 2025
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
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Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
50-year mortgage idea not fully vetted by top Trump officials, sources say
Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.
Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500k over data seizures in Jan. 6 probe
A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.
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Advocacy group wants prosecutor Lindsey Halligan investigated by state bar
A legal watchdog group is pushing the state bars of Florida and Virginia to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who's leading the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James.
BBC boss urges staff to fight for journalism as Trump threatens $1B suit
Trump has threatened to sue Britain's national broadcaster BBC for $1 billion, claiming defamation over a program on his remarks on Jan. 6, 2021.
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ByHeart baby formula recalls all products amid growing botulism outbreak
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
Baby formula recall expands as at least 15 infants sickened by botulism
An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Here's what to know.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities fail to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.
Extended: FDA chief on menopause treatments
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old "black box" warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
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TikTok influencer publicly executed by armed men in Mali
Mariame Cissé was abducted by armed men who later "executed her in front of a crowd," the mayor of Timbuktu said.
Thailand says its Trump-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia is on hold
The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is one of about eight Mr. Trump regularly claims to have ended.
Russia jails teen street musician who sang anti-war songs for 3rd time
Rights lawyers say 18-year-old street musician Diana Loginova is caught in a jail "carousel," with prosecutors filing a series of minor charges to keep her locked up.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
As Trump skips U.N. climate summit, Newsom hurls criticism from Brazil
The Trump administration sent nobody to the U.N. global climate summit, leaving California Governor Gavin Newsom to ask, "What the hell is going on here?"
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Reel life: Highlights of DOC NYC documentary film festival
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Eva LaRue opens up about stalker: "There was no place to hide"
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy says he's beefed up security over "lunatics" online
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that aggressive conversations about him can quickly spiral online, prompting him to get 24/7 security.
Sally Kirkland, actor known for roles in "Anna" and "The Sting," dies at 84
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Oprah reveals latest book club selection
In her latest book club selection, Oprah picked "Some Bright Nowhere" by Ann Packer. "Some Bright Nowhere" is Packer's first novel in more than a decade. It's an intimate story about marriage, family and friendship, which follows Eliot and his wife Claire, who is living with cancer.
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Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson 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.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
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Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Eva LaRue opens up about stalker: "There was no place to hide"
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
TikTok influencer publicly executed by armed men in Mali
Mariame Cissé was abducted by armed men who later "executed her in front of a crowd," the mayor of Timbuktu said.
Tactics used by federal agents in protests
CBS News reviewed hundreds of videos that appear to show federal agents using tactics during protests that may not keep up with Department of Homeland Security policies. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Mexico arrests suspect in 1994 murder of presidential candidate
Mexican authorities arrested a former intelligence agent suspected of involvement in the 1994 assassination of presidential favorite Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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ByHeart recalling all baby formula products
An outbreak of botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula has sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states, officials say. The company announced Tuesday that it is expanding its voluntary recall to include all of its baby formula products while the investigation continues.
Iowa GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks heckled, booed
Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faced a passionate crowd during her first in-person town hall on Monday. CBS News' Lana Zak has more details.
Where the funding bill goes next
The Senate-passed funding bill that pushed Congress one step closer to reopening the government is headed to the House, where it could be voted on as early as Wednesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Aaron Navarro have more details.
Trump honors veterans in Arlington speech
President Trump honored veterans and military members during his Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Bomb rocks Pakistan's capital city
A car bomb rocked Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, just one day after a car exploded in New Delhi, India. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.