House Intel chair: Wagner rebellion "really does hurt Putin"
Wagner chief's Yevgeny Prigozhin's armed rebellion casts doubt on whether Putin controls the Russian military, the House Intelligence chair said.
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John Durham testifies about "sobering" report on FBI's Russia probe
"I can tell you, having spent 40 years plus as a prosecutor, they were particularly sobering to me," the special counsel told lawmakers.
House GOP says 2020 Biden campaign exploited former intel officials
Just before the last 2020 presidential debate, 51 of the former officials signed a letter saying the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop had the "earmarks" of a Russian operation.
Jim Himes on Pentagon documents leak
CBS News's Catherine Herridge spoke with Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut — a ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee — about the leaked Pentagon documents.
McCarthy says he'll block Dems from key panel
Democrats Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell are railing against Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after he denied their reappointments to the House Intelligence Committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the controversy.
Full interview: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who will likely chair the House Intelligence Committee in the 118th Congress, that aired on Jan. 22, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Rep. Fitzpatrick on House speaker vote
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joined CBS News Friday to discuss the ongoing House speaker vote and what Republicans are discussing during the latest adjournment. He also said it is "a problem" that the House Intelligence Committee has not received any briefings because the House cannot be sworn in until a Speaker is seated.
Rep. Mike Turner says intel community will be subpoenaed over COVID origins
GOP Rep. Mike Turner also says Russian President Vladimir Putin has "doubled down" on his war on Ukraine.
Turner says GOP to investigate COVID origins
Rep. Mike Turner, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge Friday that Republicans plan to examine the intelligence behind the origins of COVID-19.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," December 4, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Top GOP rep on House Intel wants greater transparency on Trump warrant
GOP Rep. Mike Turner, the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, says the affidavit underlying the warrant used to search Mar-a-Lago will "give us the information to understand, how did the FBI justify raiding Mar-a-Lago and spending nine hours in the president’s house?"
U.S. intelligence shortfalls in Afghanistan
The Biden administration is facing criticism over the chaos erupting across Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control. U.S. intelligence agencies say they didn't expect Afghanistan to fall so quickly as American troops started withdrawing. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Trump DOJ seized House Democrats' data
Former President Donald Trump's Department of Justice reportedly subpoenaed the data of at least a dozen people connected to the House Intelligence Committee back in 2017 and 2018. Among them are Congressman Adam Schiff, the current chair of the committee, and Rep. Eric Swalwell. Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Rep. Jim Himes on Syria airstrikes and more
The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday night targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria along the Iraq border. Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments in Syria, as well as U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and negotiations on the COVID relief bill and minimum wage on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Adam Schiff on attack on the Capitol
Congressman Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Committee chair and House Manager during the Trump impeachment trial, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the attack on the U.S. Capitol and whether he thinks Congress will impeach President Trump before he leaves office on January 20.
Rep. Schiff on Trump firing Chris Krebs
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff is criticizing President Trump's decision to fire the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Christopher Krebs, saying the president did so because Krebs would not back baseless claims of voter fraud. Rep. Schiff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Krebs' firing, as well as the future of the Democratic Party, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and if he's being considered for a potential role in the Biden administration.
Whistleblower says DHS tried to stifle intel on Russian meddling
Brian Murphy said he was reassigned from his position at DHS after objecting to drafts of an intel report making Russia's actions appear to be on par with those of Iran and China.
Rep. Schiff on John Bolton's new book
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the explosive new allegations in a book by former Trump administration National Security Adviser John Bolton. He also addresses Bolton's criticism of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
House Intel transcripts provide new insight, fuel old divisions
The transcripts, 57 in total, include testimony from a spectrum of witnesses, including top officials from the Clinton and Trump campaigns, as well as Obama administration officials.
House Intelligence Committee releases dozens of transcripts from Russia probe
The transcripts span more than 6,000 pages and include interviews with some of the key figures in the Russia saga.
Top impeachment investigator to leave House Intel post
Goldman was one of Schiff's top lieutenants during the probe into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
O'Brien says "no intelligence behind" claims of Russia interfering in 2020
"I haven't seen any intelligence that would back up what I'm reading in the papers," O'Brien said of reports of Russian-backed efforts to get Trump re-elected
Republicans boycott committee hearing on national security
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee cite the committee's lack of hearings on FISA abuse as the reason for their boycott.
House intel briefing on worldwide threat assessment delayed
The hearing serves as a rare opportunity for the leaders of largely clandestine organizations to publicly elaborate their major areas of concern.
New evidence before impeachment trial
Articles of impeachment are expected to be delivered to the Senate Wednesday afternoon, with a trial against President Trump slated to begin next week. Mitch McConnell has not assured Nancy Pelosi about calling witnesses, but the House Intelligence Committee released new evidence Tuesday that could pressure enough Republicans to call for new witnesses. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Menendez rejects calls to resign, vows to fight federal charges
"I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise − how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
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Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
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Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980
With just days until the deadline to keep the government open, here's a look at the 14 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
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Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
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End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
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Democrats respond to recent 2024 polling
While former President Donald Trump touted recent poll numbers on Monday, CBS News polling found Americans have concerns about both the former president and President Biden serving another term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett digs into national polling at this early stage in the race.
Biden, Trump to visit striking autoworkers
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit striking autoworkers in Michigan this week. Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens joins "America Decides" to assess the political impact in the state.
McCarthy urges lawmakers to avert shutdown
Lawmakers have less than a week to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown. House Republican infighting has stalled spending bills from making it across the finish line so far. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on how Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging his colleagues to unify to keep the government open.
Sen. Menendez faces primary challenge
New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim announced a bid to replace fellow Democrat Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate after the senator's federal indictment on bribery charges. Sen. Menendez has rejected calls to resign. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Navigating life to plan for retirement
Research from Goldman Sachs shows a life event that causes a "financial vortex" can cut retirement savings by as much as 37%. Alisa Wolfson, contributor for MarketWatch Picks, joined CBS News with tips on how to save when going through the unexpected.