Hunter Biden shares emotional moment with dad

Hunter Biden is opening up to “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about a heated family intervention into his past drug and alcohol addiction that resulted in an emotional confrontation with his father, President Joe Biden. After he stormed out into the family driveway, Biden said his father chased him down and gave him a “bear hug.” Biden and Mason's wide-ranging interview will air on "CBS This Morning" on Monday, April 5. Biden also speaks with Tracy Smith for "CBS Sunday Morning," airing April 4.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 01:01

Hunter Biden on laptop at center of controversy

In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 4, Hunter Biden, who found himself at the center of an election-year firestorm stirred by his father's political opponents, tells correspondent Tracy Smith that he does not know whether he was the victim of theft, hacking, or a Russian intelligence plot.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 00:22

Analyzing U.S. vulnerability to Russian disinformation

The National Intelligence Council released a recently unclassified report earlier this month assessing foreign threats to the 2020 presidential election. It ultimately found that Russia played the biggest role in successfully influencing our democracy. Many might blame former President Trump, but there are a number of other reasons why Americans are so vulnerable. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Mar 25, 2021
• 07:26

Confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland begins

Confirmation hearings for President Biden's attorney general nominee began on Monday. Judge Merrick Garland told Senators he would restore the independence of the Department of Justice and will make the investigation into the Capitol assault his top priority. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discusses how Garland's DOJ could differ from that of former President Trump's administration.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 07:09

Justice Department to ask dozens of U.S. attorneys to resign

Most were appointed by former President Trump. It's fairly routine for U.S. attorneys to leave their positions once a new president takes office.

• Feb 9, 2021

Biden flexible on relief qualifications

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Biden discusses a wide range of topics including the next coronavirus relief plan, former President Trump, and his son Hunter's struggle with drug addiction. Christina Ruffini has more with a preview of the interview, which will air prior to Super Bowl LV.

• Feb 6, 2021
• 02:27

Biden says son Hunter's book "gave me hope"

The president said, "I'll bet there's not a family you know that doesn't have somebody in the family that had a drug problem or an alcohol problem."

• Feb 6, 2021

Barr breaks with Trump on election fraud

Attorney General William Barr, in what is likely his last press conference, said he will not appoint a special counsel to investigate election fraud or Hunter Biden, once again breaking from President Trump on the results of the 2020 election. Paula Reid reports.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 02:24

AG Bill Barr defies Trump

Attorney General Bill Barr announced Monday that he will not be appointing special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden or President Trump's claims of voter fraud. Meanwhile, the president continues to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss the latest from Washington, D.C.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 09:09

Barr rebukes Trump on Biden probe, election fraud

Outgoing Attorney General William Barr broke with President Trump on election fraud claims and declined to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. Major Garrett has more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 01:54

"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 21, 2020

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

• Dec 21, 2020
• 01:52

Barr breaks with Trump over cyberattack and naming special counsels

Barr said the probe involving Hunter Biden is "being handled responsibly and professionally."

• Dec 21, 2020

Bidens "have great confidence" in son Hunter

In a new interview with Stephen Colbert, President-elect Joe Biden pushed back on partisan attacks against Hunter Biden, calling his son "the smartest man I know." The future first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, also responded to a controversial op-ed questioning her title of "doctor." Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 03:44

Joe Biden says he has "great confidence" in Hunter

The president-elect and Dr. Jill Biden are appearing on CBS' "A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Thursday night.

• Dec 18, 2020

How Biden administration could respond to Hunter Biden probe

New revelations about a federal investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes and business dealings are raising new questions about how the incoming Biden administration will deal with the matter. Meantime, news that Attorney General William Barr kept investigations out of the public drew harsh criticism from President Trump. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Dec 15, 2020
• 08:40

Biden's son faces investigation over taxes

President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is facing a federal investigation into his tax records. Meanwhile, President Trump is focusing on overturning the election, joining a lawsuit brought to the Supreme Court by Texas' attorney general that seeks to invalidate ballots from four battleground states won by the president-elect. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest on the presidential transition, and CBS News' Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 09:02

Hunter Biden under investigation for taxes

Hunter Biden, the son of President-elect Joe Biden, says he is under investigation over his tax affairs by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware in a probe that dates back to 2018. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 01:01

Progressives eye Biden's Cabinet and agenda

Hunter Biden has confirmed he's under federal investigation over his taxes. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet selections are coming into sharper focus. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 11:43

Hunter Biden reveals FBI investigating taxes

Hunter Biden has revealed that he's been under an FBI investigation into his taxes since 2018. This new legal development comes as President Trump praises a new lawsuit in Texas attempting to overthrow multiple states' election results. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 03:31

Investigation into Hunter Biden's "tax affairs" began in 2018

Hunter Biden said he "takes this matter very seriously" but is "confident" a review will show he handled his affairs "legally and appropriately."

• Dec 10, 2020

Time running out to pass more COVID relief

With just nine days to go until the Senate adjourns until 2021, time is running out for more pandemic aid to be passed before key unemployment programs and eviction protections lapse at the end of December. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House reporter and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, plus the breaking news on a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 15:33

Hunter Biden under investigation over "tax affairs"

Hunter Biden's admission that his tax affairs are under investigation comes as CBS News has learned the FBI and IRS have been looking into Biden's financial records for many months. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 02:35

Trump weighs firing of FBI director

After a number of public disagreements between the White house and the FBI director, it is an open question whether Christopher Wray will hold onto his job after the election, even if President Trump wins. Former FBI Assistant Director and U.S. Attorney Greg Brower joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what a shake-up at the FBI could mean for the bureau's independence.

• Oct 26, 2020
• 06:29

Key moments from final debate

The final presidential debate of the 2020 campaign kept more of a focus on issues than the first face-off between President Trump and Joe Biden. But were there any moments that will change voters' minds? CBS political contributors Lynda Tran and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a breakdown and analysis.

• Oct 23, 2020
• 12:45

Joe Biden preparing for last debate

Democratic nominee Joe Biden has no public events scheduled Wednesday as he prepares for Thursday's second and final presidential debate. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama will make his first in-person campaign appearance on Biden's behalf in Philadelphia. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to talk about the latest.

• Oct 21, 2020
• 08:23

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