Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss tax charges denied by judge
All eight of Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss the nine federal tax charges he faces were denied by a judge in California.
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Red flags raised about FBI's Biden informant as far back as 2016
Alexander Smirnov, the confidential FBI informant charged with lying about President Biden's business dealings, was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
Comer invites Biden to testify as House impeachment inquiry stalls
GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky asked President Biden to appear on April 16, an invitation he is almost certain to decline.
Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
Hunter Biden wants tax charges dismissed
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, is asking a Los Angeles judge Wednesday to dismiss tax charges against him, claiming politics have compromised the case. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.
Congress works to avert partial shutdown
Congress is working on approving a deal to fund the government before a partial government shutdown deadline Friday. Meanwhile, two former Hunter Biden associates are testifying before a House committee as part of Republicans' efforts to impeach President Biden. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
FBI's Biden informant accused of lying before
Alexander Smirnov, the confidential FBI informant who made false allegations about business dealings involving President Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, was accused of lying in an earlier case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hunter Biden trial on felony gun charges tentatively set for week of June 3
Hunter Biden was indicted last September by a federal grand jury on charges related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018 while he was a drug user, according to court filings.
Special counsel says Hunter Biden's claim about charges is "conspiratorial"
The office of special counsel David Weiss rebutted motions by Hunter Biden's attorneys to dismiss federal tax charges against him.
Hunter Biden tells Congress his father was not involved in business dealings
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.
GOP lays out next steps in impeachment probe
Hunter Biden testified Wednesday before two House committees leading the impeachment inquiry into his father. CBS News investigative reporter Erica Brown has the latest on where things stand.
Hunter Biden testifies before House panels
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, is testifying Wednesday before two GOP-led House committees leading the impeachment inquiry against his father. This comes after a one-time FBI informant has been charged for allegedly lying about the president and his son accepting $5 million bribes from a Ukrainian energy company. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd is following the latest.
Hunter Biden faces House Republicans
Hunter Biden is expected to testify in a deposition before two House committees after the Republican party's impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Meanwhile, a key witness was recently charged with lying about the first family's business dealings.
Johnson's plan to avert partial shutdown
Although new foreign aid for Ukraine remains uncertain, there's a new offer on the table from House Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent a partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Hunter Biden to testify behind closed doors
Hunter Biden is expected to testify behind closed doors Wednesday as part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The president's son will likely face questions about his overseas business dealings, which his father denies having any involvement with. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the developments from Capitol Hill.
Biden impeachment inquiry's fate uncertain as Hunter Biden testifies
Hunter Biden is testifying in a closed deposition before three GOP-led House committees conducting an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Biden.
Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens detained pending trial
"I find no comfort in assurances you may offer that you will not flee the jurisdiction," a federal judge told Alexander Smirnov.
Ex-FBI informant claims ties to Russian intel
Prosecutors reveal a former FBI informant, involved in providing false evidence against the Biden family, claimed liaising with Russian intelligence. Hunter Biden's legal team argues this revelation undermines the integrity of the criminal proceedings against the president's son.
Biden impeachment inquiry advances
House Republicans have moved forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with the president's brother testifying behind closed doors on Wednesday. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers are scrutinized over allegations involving a former FBI informant accused of lying about the president and his son.
Key impeachment witness charged with lying
The man accused of lying to the FBI about Hunter Biden says he received his information from Russian intelligence. It's another blow to House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into the president. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hunter Biden files motions to dismiss tax charges against him in California
Attorneys for Hunter Biden called the charges part of a "selective and vindictive prosecution" compromised by politics.
Man accused of lying to FBI about Hunter Biden claims fake info came from Russia
Investigators did not say they corroborated Alexander Smirnov's claims about Hunter Biden, but court documents allege he risks peddling disinformation leading up to the 2024 presidential election
Prosecutors: FBI informant lied about Bidens
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Hunter Biden informant charged
The arrest of an FBI informant for allegedly making false statements about the Biden family's business dealings could cast a shadow over Republican efforts to impeach President Biden.
FBI informant lied about Bidens' business dealings, special counsel alleges
The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.
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Trump calls Iran "duplicitous" after they deny his claim talks are resuming
President Trump called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous" on Monday after Iran dismissed his claim that talks with the U.S. were set to restart.
Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane area destroy hundreds of homes
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Senate pushes ahead with plan to fund government through midterms
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Zac Brown Band surprises 37,000 Fenway Park concert fans with free cruises
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
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Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate pushes ahead with plan to fund government through midterms
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization" fund
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
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Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
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Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.
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Trump calls Iran "duplicitous" after they deny his claim talks are resuming
President Trump called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous" on Monday after Iran dismissed his claim that talks with the U.S. were set to restart.
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
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Why the 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Paul W. Downs on historic "Hacks" Emmy run
Actor Paul W. Downs talks with "CBS Mornings" about the final season of "Hacks" and reveals if there could be a spinoff of the popular series. Downs also describes what it was like to tell his co-star Meg Stalter that she was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Controversy surrounding the next Met Gala
The 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy for its plan to feature John Galliano, who is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs. Galliano's legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments, which he has since apologized for. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman speaks with "CBS Mornings" about Galliano's work, legacy and the Met Gala's controversial decision.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Zac Brown Band surprises 37,000 Fenway Park concert fans with free cruises
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
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U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
Resistance grows nationwide against AI data center boom
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Officials say three people were killed and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho over the weekend. Officials believe the shooter acted alone and are investigating possible motives. Lilia Luciano reports.
Nancy Guthrie case is "active," sheriff says
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is still "very active," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said after two ransom notes were released. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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ICE sets new Trump-era detention record
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions reached a record high in July for President Trump's second term, internal data shows. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Blanche rescinds "anti-weaponization fund"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday issued an order to formally rescind the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The decision could help get him confirmed as attorney general after two GOP senators raised concerns last week. Weijia Jiang reports.
Powerball heads across the pond
Andria Vidler, the CEO of Allwyn UK and The National Lottery, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Powerball sales beginning in the United Kingdom.
Trump admin. offers few details on Iran
Frustration has grown among both Republican and Democratic lawmakers over a lack of information on the U.S.-Iran conflict. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has more.
Oil prices slide amid Iran confusion
Oil prices dropped Monday after President Trump called off an apparent strike on Iran, and then said the U.S. was starting diplomatic talks. Iran denied the claim. David Uberti, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.