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.
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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.
Hunter Biden to appear in Delaware court
Hunter Biden is scheduled to appear in a Delaware courtroom Wednesday morning where he is expected to formally agree to a plea deal his lawyers struck last month. It includes two misdemeanor tax charges, and he could avoid a full prosecution on a separate gun charge, but critics call it a sweetheart deal. Catherine Herridge reports from Wilmington.
IRS agent concerns tied to Hunter Biden case
An attorney for an IRS agent sent a letter to lawmakers asking for whistleblower protections, writing his client has information suggesting an investigation is being influenced by "preferential treatment and politics." CBS News has learned it is the Hunter Biden tax investigation. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
GOP lawmaker probes deals made by Biden's son
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to discuss his expanding investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign business ventures. There’s also new information about James Biden and his foreign business transactions that were flagged by U.S. banks.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes
A federal grand jury in California returned with a nine-count indictment charging Hunter Biden with three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor tax charges. His lawyer said, "if Hunter’s last name was anything other than Biden, the charges…would not have been brought." CBS News' Catherine Herridge reports from Washington, D.C.
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Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
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Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
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Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Kash Patel, local sheriff clash over handling of Nancy Guthrie case
Kash Patel is placing blame on local officials in Arizona over their handling of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but the Pima County sheriff says some of the FBI director's claims are inaccurate.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
The note was found by investigators in Jeffrey Epstein's cell following his 2019 death.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
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Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
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Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
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FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
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Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and infected multiple others, officials said.
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
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Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
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How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
Anthony Mason launches YouTube show
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Nathan Lane on fulfilling lifelong dream
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Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver accused of chasing child on sidewalk
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
New development in Lynette Hooker case
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
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