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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is continuing his criticisms of Donald Trump. Unlike the majority of the 2024 GOP field, Christie says the former president has only one person to blame for his legal woes. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Doug Heye join "America Decides" to discuss if Christie is pursuing a winning strategy and the differences between Trump's indictment and Hunter Biden's plea agreement.
President Biden's son, Hunter, and prosecutors have agreed to a plea deal on federal tax and weapons charges. The deal calls for Hunter Biden to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts in exchange for no jail time. Republican lawmakers are calling the agreement a "sweetheart" deal for the president's family. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
Several Republicans have criticized Hunter Biden after he reached a deal to plead guilty to tax charges. Meanwhile, the White House has released only a short statement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
House Republicans on the Oversight and Accountability Committee are vowing to keep investigating President Biden and his family. New York Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat on the committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss how his party is responding.
Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a felony firearm offense. Here's what to know about where things stand.
Hunter Biden would also admit to a gun charge, which can be dismissed if he stays clean and out of trouble.
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failure to pay taxes. He also reached an agreement with the government on an "illegal possession of a handgun" charge, avoiding prosecution. He is not expected to face jail time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Thomas Ostrander, partner for Duane Morris LLP, have more reporting and analysis on the agreement.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are weighing in on the plea deal Hunter Biden reached with the Justice Department. He agreed to enter guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has agreed to a plea deal following a 5-year federal investigation. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the charges Biden plans to plead to and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the political fallout.
How did the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden come together? CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who has been following the probe for years, explains.
The president and first lady put out a short statement in support of their son, Hunter, Tuesday morning following news he'd agreed to a plea deal after a federal investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Hunter Biden, the president's son, plans to plead guilty to federal tax charges, avoding prison. As part of the deal, he admitted to felony gun possession. A source with knowledge of the agreement said it is expected to mean that for two years, Hunter Biden must remain drug-free and can't commit additional crimes. This follows a federal probe into his business dealings. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more.
Hunter Biden intends to plead guilty to federal tax charges, avoiding prison, according to a DOJ court filing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.
According to a spokesperson for the special counsel leading the probe, the investigation into the discovery of classified documents dating from President Joe Biden's time as vice president is "ongoing." This comes as congressional Republicans have subpoenaed Hunter Biden's former business partner in a separate probe of their business dealings. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
The Oversight Committee has been investigating the business dealings of several members of President Joe Biden's family.
Information regarding derogatory information about Hunter Biden was alleged to have been wrongly labeled, multiple whistleblowers told GOP lawmakers.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley discussed what he called "irregularities" in the Justice Department's handling of a federal investigation connected to President Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Jim Axelrod reports.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley discussed what he called "irregularities" in the Justice Department's handling of a federal investigation connected to President Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Jim Axelrod reports.
An IRS whistleblower tells CBS News the DOJ "slow-walked" a tax probe said to involve Hunter Biden. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
The whistleblower connected to the Hunter Biden tax investigation said he became so concerned about prosecutors' handling of the investigation, he felt duty-bound to report it.
"He and his entire team are being removed" from the IRS' investigation of the president's son, the whistleblower's lawyers say.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee alleges the Biden family received millions of dollars in payments from foreign nationals in China and Romania. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge discusses the committee's findings and several other ongoing Biden family probes.
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.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are alleging that President Biden's son, Hunter, and other family members engaged in business with foreign nationals. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge has more.
They say they were told by a whistleblower that an FBI document describes the alleged scheme. The White House accuses them of an "unfounded political attack."
Trump said Tuesday he "decided to replace" a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he announced a day before, with trade and investment deals from Gulf states.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
President Trump on Tuesday reversed course on his decision to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. military doesn't need to have a presence in Iran. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy report.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill, advocating for the high court to receive a bigger security budget following an increase in security threats. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified on Capitol Hill about the U.S. economic outlook and took questions about fiscal policy. Taurean Small has more after new data shows inflation cooled in June.