Justice Department has reached out to Pence in Jan. 6 investigation, sources say
The former vice president has received the request and is reviewing it, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
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Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
With an eye on 2024, Pence beefs up political staff
The former vice president is expanding his fundraising and communications teams.
Approved for student loan relief? Here's what it means.
U.S. has told millions of people with student loans that their applications for relief were approved — but there's a hitch.
Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August
Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to a 3-month high amid rise in layoffs.
Georgia court denies GOP bid to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff
Early voting starts this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
What it takes to work at the CIA: "Intelligence Matters"
Host Michael Morell talks with CIA operations director Dave Marlowe and analysis director Linda Weissgold about their careers in the agency.
Lindsey Graham appears before Georgia grand jury
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results.
DHS chief could face impeachment in GOP-led House, Kevin McCarthy warns
Republican lawmakers have faulted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the record number of migrant apprehensions reported along the southern border.
Capitol Police officer's suicide after Jan. 6 designated as line-of-duty death
The designation comes after President Biden in August signed into law the Public Safety Officer Support Act, which extends certain benefits to families of officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or die by suicide in the line of duty.
What a looming rail strike could mean for Americans
A strike could come shortly before the busy Christmas holiday.
Biden administration to extend pause on student loan repayments
The extension, up to June 30, 2023, will give the courts time to decide the fate of student loan cancellation.
Supreme Court declines to block release of Trump tax returns to Congress
The order clears the way for Democrats to obtain Trump's tax records weeks before Republicans take control of the House in January.
In his final COVID briefing, Fauci hopes for less deadly COVID wave this winter
The president's outgoing chief medical adviser pointed to new CDC data suggesting the updated boosters will increase protection against infection.
Appeals court seems skeptical of Trump argument for special master review
The judges assigned to hear arguments are Chief Judge William Pryor, Judge Britt Grant and Judge Andrew Brasher.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
