Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
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Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
DEA administrator Terry Cole said "I think the strategy of an all hands approach, it's making a difference" after the Coast Guard had its largest seizure of cocaine in history. It comes after last month, President Trump criticized the Coast Guard's longtime approach of intercepting drugs at sea. Nicole Sganga reports.
As the U.S. Coast Guard unloads $360 million in seized cocaine, debate simmers about what the best approach is for anti-smuggling tactics on the high seas. Nicole Sganga spoke to a Coast Guard commander and DEA administrator Terry Cole.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.
Police release video showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the alleged drug-trafficking ship.
Attorney General Pam Bondi signed a memo directing agents from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and other Justice Department agencies to assist in guarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details.
Overdose deaths, fueled mostly by fentanyl, have been on a steady decline since 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but now the Drug Enforcement Agency is warning of a new synthetic drug hitting the streets. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
A major change in how the federal government treats marijuana could be on the way. President Trump says the Drug Enforcement Administration is once again reviewing whether to change the classification of the drug. Nicole Sganga has more.
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
Whistleblower Joe Rannazzisi says drug distributors pumped opioids into U.S. communities -- knowing that people were dying -- and says industry lobbyists and Congress derailed the DEA's efforts to stop it. Bill Whitaker reports.
The DEA had been offering up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of Jorge Humberto Figueroa, a leader of the infamous Sinaloa cartel.
Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo is listed on the DEA website as a fugitive for "kidnapping and murder of a federal agent."
Police released video of the operation, showing the vessel loaded with orange packages as well as four suspects with their faces blurred out.
President Trump's crackdown on drug trafficking includes designating cartels as terrorist organizations. Scott MacFarlane got a look inside the administration's war on drugs.
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in Mexico, pleaded not guilty in NYC.
Enrique "Kiki" Camarena disappeared in 1985 shortly after he helped bust a billion-dollar marijuana operation in Mexico.
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.
Omar Ambuila's daughter posted photos of herself carrying designer handbags, taking luxury vacations to Paris and driving a $330,000 Lamborghini.
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
"I just want to know what happened," Rachel Reyes told CBS News during her first TV interview since the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year.
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
The Justice Dept. has released Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations by a woman against President Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld.
President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
Lawyers for the press asked a court to block the Pentagon from enforcing a recent policy restricting what journalists report, arguing it violates the First Amendment freedom of the press.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
A preservation group is once again asking a federal judge to pause all construction for a massive ballroom on the White House grounds backed by President Trump.
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Lawyers for the press asked a court to block the Pentagon from enforcing a recent policy restricting what journalists report, arguing it violates the First Amendment freedom of the press.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
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.
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
In contrast with the record number of firings during President Trump's first term, he has opted to shuffle people into new roles during his second term. Mr. Trump said that Kristi Noem will be moving into a new role. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden joined others in honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson at his funeral in Chicago's House of Hope on Friday. Here were 10 notable moments and stories from the service.
While the world agrees that the U.S. is engaged in a large-scale military operation against Iran, whether it is called "war" depends on who you ask. For President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the answer is clear. But on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson gives a different answer. Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and history professor at Rice University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Iran has launched more than 1,600 drone strikes on U.S. allies in the Middle East since the war began last week, according to the Institute for National Security Studies in Israel. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is taking a toll on the economy. On Friday, U.S. crude oil prices went up to more than $85 per barrel. Plus, the job report for February came back worse than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.