RFK Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
Conspiracy Theories
Trailer: "Who Killed George Polk?"
On the 75th anniversary of the murder of CBS News correspondent George Polk in Greece, White House correspondent Steven Portnoy dives into the mystery of who killed him and why.
As elites meet in Davos, conspiracy theories gain traction online
Annual gathering in Switzerland has increasingly become the target of bizarre claims circulating on social media.
Capitol riot "poster boy" sentenced to prison
An Iowa man prosecutors called the "poster boy of the Insurrection" has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Doug Jensen was seen on video confronting a Capitol Police officer and was convicted on five felony counts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins anchors Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller with the latest.
Thousands of JFK assassination records released
The National Archives released nearly 13,000 secret files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. However, thousands of files are still being withheld from the public.
Alleged coup plot in Germany thwarted
Authorities arrested more than two dozen people in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the German government. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz joins Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak from Berlin to discuss.
Worker pleads guilty in Colorado election equipment tampering case
The former elections manager assisted in a security breach of voting equipment in a Colorado county, prosecutors said.
Oath Keepers leader testifies in his own defense in Jan. 6 sedition trial
Rhodes said he feared the White House would be attacked by anti-fascists in the weeks after the election and thought Trump would invoke the Insurrection Act. "Of course, Trump did not invoke the Insurrection Act," he admitted.
With election deniers running for office, our right to vote is on the ballot
More than 300 GOP candidates for state and national office have been identified by CBS News as "election deniers" for having refused to accept the 2020 presidential results as legitimate. Experts say the midterms' outcome could impact our right to vote.
Police: Attack at Pelosi home not random act
Police say the break-in at the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in which her husband was brutally assaulted, was not a random act. A CBS News review of suspected social media posts by the man arrested show him spreading conspiracy theories about Holocaust denial, pedophiles in the government, and claims that Democratic officials run child sex rings. Correspondent Christina Ruffini reports the latest.
Suspect in assault at Pelosi home had posted about QAnon
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online.
Nevada county begins hand count of early vote
A Nevada county is taking the unprecedented step of hand counting ballots ahead of Election Day. CBS News politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how unfounded conspiracy theories prompted the move.
Whitmer accuses Dixon of "stoking violence" in Michigan governor's debate
Whitmer accused GOP challenger Tudor Dixon of pushing conspiracy theories meant to divide people.
Nevada county set for conspiracy-inspired ballot hand count
Nye County, Nevada, received approval for the hand recount from the state supreme court.
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President Trump announces "smooth, orderly" transition; conspiracy theories abound in aftermath of Capitol assault
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes takes path from Yale to Jail
Oath Keepers militia group founder Stewart Rhodes was once a promising Yale Law School graduate.
Alex Jones testifies in Sandy Hook damages trial
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones testified at his defamation trial in Connecticut as he tries to limit the damages he must pay for claiming the Sandy Hook school massacre was a hoax. Nikki Battiste reports.
Ex-director of Mississippi's welfare agency pleads guilty in fraud case
John Davis pleaded guilty to new federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
Alex Jones testifies in defamation trial
Infowars host Alex Jones took the stand Thursday in his defamation trial in Connecticut over falsely calling the Sandy Hook massacre a "hoax." CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste discussed what happened in court.
Elizabeth Holmes seeks new trial, says key witness has regrets
Holmes said former lab director Adam Rosendorff told her he has regrets about his testimony in the trial.
Some Republicans urge party to reject conspiracy theories
Some Republicans are urging members of their own party to reject conspiracy theories and call out extremism ahead of Inauguration Day. Elizabeth Neumann, co-director of the Republican Accountability Project and former assistant secretary of counterterrorism and threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Sen. Cassidy on COVID aid, Greene's comments
Senate Democrats are moving forward with steps to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, even without Republican support, while the White House continues negotiating with GOP senators who favor a smaller package. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations, plus why he thinks Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is "bad for the conservative movement."
False conspiracy theories spread about Uvalde gunman
Several right-wing personalities have been perpetuating false and disturbing conspiracy theories about the Uvalde gunman on social media. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss just how dangerous this type of disinformation can be.
Eric Holder on hate crimes and prevention
As police investigate the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism, former Attorney General Eric Holder joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the rise in hate crimes and what we can do to prevent them.
Birds Aren't Real: The conspiracy parody
Sharyn Alfonsi meets the founder of Birds Aren't Real, the conspiracy theory parodying conspiracy theories.
Kimberly Guilfoyle preparing to resign as ambassador to Greece
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators
