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Federal prosecutors will ask a grand jury to indict Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, by Sept. 29, according to a court filing by special counsel David Weiss. This comes after a deal between prosecutors and Hunter Biden's attorneys over tax and gun charges fell apart in July. Catherine Herridge has the latest.
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.
The House Ways and Means Committee has issued subpoenas for two senior IRS officials in connection with tax charges brought against Hunter Biden. The GOP-led panel wants testimony about an October 2022 meeting involving David Weiss, the special counsel investigating the president's son. In the meeting, Weiss allegedly said he did not have ultimate authority to bring charges against Hunter Biden. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
The subpoenas stem from a whistleblower's account that the U.S. attorney investigating the president's son stated that he lacked the authority to file any charges against Hunter Biden.
Less than a month after a plea deal for Hunter Biden fell apart, the top criminal defense attorney for the president's son left his legal team. Now we're learning more about what was happening behind the scenes. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
The move comes days after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into the president's son.
Former President Donald Trump is potentially facing a fourth indictment as Georgia prosecutors are expected to present findings over their investigation into 2020 election interference to a grand jury this week. And Hunter Biden's lawyers say they're still working to avoid a trial after his plea deal on tax and gun charges fell apart and a special counsel was appointed for his case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii will discuss the devastating Maui wildfires, plus Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell.
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Last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland named David Weiss as special counsel to oversee the Hunter Biden investigation. Catherine Herridge and Robert Costa discuss the reaction from Democrats and Republicans.
After a plea deal for Hunter Biden fell apart, Attorney General Merrick Garland last week announced David Weiss would be appointed special counsel to oversee the investigation into President Biden's son. Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, tells "Face the Nation," that Hunter Biden's legal team and prosecutors were trying to avoid a trial "all along."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii will discuss the devastating Maui wildfires, plus Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell.
A plea deal between prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart last month following a dispute about an immunity provision.
Republican Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that he has "concerns" with the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation, including that Weiss allowed the statute of limitations to expire in Delaware on possible charges that could have been filed against Hunter Biden.
A special counsel has been appointed to investigate the business dealings of Hunter Biden. The appointment, by Attorney General Merrick Garland, comes just weeks after a plea deal concerning the younger Biden appeared to fall apart. Catherine Herridge has more.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the Hunter Biden investigation on Friday. U.S. Attorney David Weiss requested the upgrade to special counsel after years of investigating the president's son and seeing a plea deal he helped negotiate fall through last month. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden. Weiss was already overseeing the case. Catherine Herridge has details.
Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that David Weiss, the U.S. attorney overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden, has been appointed special counsel in the case. Margaret Brennan anchored CBS News' special report on Garland's announcement.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that David Weiss, the U.S. attorney overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden, has been appointed special counsel. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Devon Archer testified that Hunter Biden was selling "the brand" and it was Joe Biden who "brought the most value to the brand."
The House Oversight Committee released transcripts Thursday of its closed-door interview with Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. He faced questions from the committee Monday related to Biden's business dealings. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on what the transcripts reveal.
Transcripts of the House Oversight Committee's interview with Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer were released Thursday morning. The committee questioned Archer on Monday for insight into the Biden family's business dealings. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, testified Monday before the GOP-led House Oversight Committee. Archer told lawmakers that President Biden's son sold the "Biden brand," though Republicans and Democrats disagreed about whether it was legitimate access or the "illusion of access" for his clients. Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
One of Hunter Biden's former business partners testified before the House Oversight Committee Monday in a closed-door meeting. Devon Archer's appearance is part of the Republican-led investigation into the Biden family's business dealings. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on Archer's testimony.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced a discharge petition to try to bring a bill to the floor that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies by two years.
The legislation sets lawmakers' defense priorities and authorizes spending levels for the Defense Department and national security programs.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was booked into jail on Wednesday, just hours after he was fired.
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency, estimating that as many as 100,000 residents may soon face evacuation orders.
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
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The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
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.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
On Capitol Hill, a Senate Committee heard from experts who warn that predators are targeting and manipulating young people online. A growing number of reports point to a virtual network of abusers known as "764" who coerce young victims into hurting themselves or others. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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More than 1 million American workers have been laid off this year -- several hundred of them in Brawley, California. Mark Strassmann traveled there to examine the ripple effects of those layoffs on the local economy.
American forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a major escalation in tensions with Venezuela as the U.S. military continues to build up its presence in the Caribbean. CBS News' Erica Brown and James LaPorta have the latest.
Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors in Texas, a new flash flood warning system is being installed at Camp Mystic. Jason Allen has the exclusive story.
President Trump's speech in Pennsylvania was billed as an economic address, but it's getting more attention for the grievances he aired about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Nancy Cordes reports and Robert Costa joins with analysis.