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Former special counsel Robert Hur spent hours Tuesday defending his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Members of the House Judiciary Committee grilled former special counsel Robert Hur as he testified Tuesday on his report of President Biden's handling of classified documents found at his Delaware home. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the hearing.
Hunter Biden's testimony comes after the Republican-led impeachment probe suffered a blow when a key witness was charged with lying about the family's business dealings.
Republicans say the materials related to the special counsel's investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents is relevant to their impeachment inquiry.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as part of a Republican-led investigation into whether Willis' office misused federal grant money. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine how the move could impact the DA's prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Special counsel David Weiss spoke to Congress to "address misunderstandings about the scope of my authority" in the Hunter Biden probe, according to a transcript reviewed by CBS News.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in his first appearance before Congress since two criminal indictments were brought against former President Donald Trump and a plea deal for Hunter Biden collapsed. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning, where he's expected to answer questions about several recent high-profile Justice Department investigations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The Justice Department rejected a pair of congressional subpoenas as House Republicans ramp up their scrutiny of the Hunter Biden investigation. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The testimony came amid a legal battle over President Biden's asylum plan and the Justice Department's lawsuit against Texas for putting up floating barriers to stop migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined to unpack the legal challenges facing the Biden administration.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday for the first time since Republicans took control of the panel. In the nearly six-hour hearing, Wray responded to repeated accusations of interference in high-profile cases and emphatically defended the agents serving under his command. Josh Skule, former FBI executive assistant director for intelligence, joins CBS News to unpack the hearing.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. He defended the bureau amid criticism from Republican lawmakers. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
"I can tell you, having spent 40 years plus as a prosecutor, they were particularly sobering to me," the special counsel told lawmakers.
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.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is holding a hearing in New York City focusing on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and violent crime in the city. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on what's behind this hearing.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, top Democrat on the House Judiciary's "weaponization of government" select subcommittee and the delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits down with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss her role on the Republican-led committee and why she says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan are attempting to intimidate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his investigation of former President Trump.
The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has postponed a hearing scheduled for Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian. This comes as a trial for several Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy is getting underway. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
They've written to the attorney general, FBI director, White House chief of staff and others.
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on a package of gun reform legislation that is not expected to win Republican support. CBS News Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the proposals and whether they can make it to President Biden's desk.
Several pieces of gun control legislation are up for discussion at Thursday's House Judiciary Committee hearing in response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the proposed legislation lawmakers will discuss and why its chances of passing are "pretty much zero."
Republicans, Democrats locked in impeachment impasse; climate change threaten reindeer habitats
The House Judiciary Committee debated amendments to the articles of impeachment against President Trump on Thursday. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Francesca Chambers, and Keir Dougall joined "Red & Blue" to explain the next steps in impeachment.
All 41 members of the House Judiciary Committee had five minutes Wednesday night to weigh in on the articles of impeachment. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and New York Law school professor Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
House judiciary committee prepares for Monday hearing; Ex-wife charged with murder of California police officer
The White House says it has ordered former counsel Don McGahn to refuse a subpoena from the House Judiciary Committee. Bloomberg News chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest oversight battles between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Here is a live tracker of picks for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft so far.
Here is a live tracker of picks for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft so far.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while he was in office. And in Trump's New York criminal trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was back on the stand. Rebecca Roiphe, Michael George and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.