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Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council, testified Thursday: "Some of you on this committee appear to believe that Russia and its security services did not conduct a campaign against our country - that perhaps, somehow, for some reason, Ukraine did. This is a fictional narrative that has been perpetrated and propagated by the Russian security services themselves."
In her opening statement, Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council who has served under three Republican and Democratic presidents, said she has "no interest in advancing the outcome of your inquiry in any particular direction, except toward the truth."
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland testified in Wednesday's public hearing that President Trump was involved in a quid pro quo scheme to pressure Ukraine into announcing investigations. The president and other administration officials have disputed Sondland's account. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN AM to break down Wednesday's hearings and preview what's ahead Thursday.
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill confirmed during her testimony on Thursday that President Trump ignored his top advisers when they informed him that the conspiracy theory that Ukraine was involved in the 2016 U.S. election interference was indeed false. Asked if she believed President Trump "instead listened to Rudy Giuliani's views," she responded: "That appears to be the case, yes." State Department official David Holmes said Russia wanted to deflect responsibility for its own interference and drive a wedge between the U.S. and Ukraine.
State Department official David Holmes confirmed during his testimony Thursday that Ukraine felt pressure from the Trump administration to reopen an investigation into Hunter Biden. Holmes said he believes Ukraine still wanted to appease Trump even after frozen military aid was released. "I think that continues to this day," Holmes said. "I think they're being very careful. They still need us now, going forward."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified Thursday that there was a "different channel" at work in the State Department with regard to Ukraine. Republican counsel Stephen Castor asked Hill why she did not think U.S. policy towards Ukraine was headed in the right direction when she left her post. Hill said she was concerned about former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch's removal and about what she called "a different channel in operation in relation to Ukraine. ... One that was domestic and political in nature, and that was very different from the channel, or loop... that I and my colleagues were in."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill explained during her testimony Thursday that she became frustrated with Ambassador Gordon Sondland because he did not communicate with her or her State Department colleagues about what he was pursuing in Ukraine. Hill said she now understands that Sondland was carrying out a "domestic political errand" at President Trump's orders. "What I was angry about was that he wasn't coordinating with us," Hill said. "Now, I've actually realized, having listened to his deposition, that... he wasn't coordinating with us because we weren't doing the same thing that he was doing."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified Thursday that Ambassador Gordon Sondland's reference to an investigation into Burisma, the gas company Hunter Biden once sat on the board of, clearly meant an investigation into the Bidens. Hill said Sondland told her there was a deal in the works for a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky that was contingent on a Ukrainian investigation into Burisma. "I cut it off immediately there," Hill testified. "Becuase at this point, having heard Mr. Giuliani over and over again on the television, and all of the issues that he was asserting, at this point it was clear that Burisma was code for the Bidens."
Several Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee chose not to ask National Security Council expert Fiona Hill any questions, instead using their time to speak at length about their view of the impeachment proceedings. "Could I actually say something?" Hill said after Rep. Brad Wenstrup finished speaking. "I think that what Dr. Wenstrup said was very powerful, about the importance of overcoming hatred and certainly partisan division," she said. "I think all of us that came here under legal obligation, also felt that we had a moral obligation to do so. We came as fact witnesses."
Republican Congressman Mike Conway pressed State Department official David Holmes over his recollection of the phone call between Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Trump, accusing him of "regaling" others with the account. Holmes responded, "Sir, I think it was Gordon Sondland who showed indiscretion by having that conversation over a public line."
EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony is being compared to John Dean's from Watergate. Boston University professor Thomas Whelan joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more on what some are calling Sondland's "John Dean moment."
Colorado Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet says he does not think 67 senators will vote to remove President Trump from office, assuming the House votes to impeach him, but he thinks it's something that must be done anyway. Bennet spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about impeachment and the state of his campaign heading into 2020.
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to discuss recent developments in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
An internal review by the White House uncovered emails showing acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney asking for legal justification for holding $400 million in military aid to Ukraine. The hold is at the center of House Democrats' investigation into whether the president should be impeached. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
A report in The Washington Post reveals a major effort by the White House to try to justify President Trump's decision to delay U.S. military aid to Ukraine. CBSN political contributor and national politics reporter for The Washington Post Sean Sullivan joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact this could have on the impeachment inquiry.
Susan Dominus, staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss her experience following Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Abigail Spanberger for the last year.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed reporters at the White House on Tuesday and responded to a question about the investigation into the Trump administration's contacts with Ukraine as well as U.S. policy towards China and the protests in Hong Kong.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked at a White House briefing Tuesday about President Trump's unfounded theory that Ukraine, rather than Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. Pompeo said the U.S. should investigate "whatever nation" was involved. Watch his remarks.
As part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition, President Trump "pardoned" turkeys named Bread and Butter. But he brought politics into what is normally a nonpartisan event and joked about the impeachment inquiry against him. "Democrats are accusing me of being too soft on Turkey," he said.
The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to take over the impeachment inquiry next week. The panel will hold its first hearing on December 4. Chairman Jerry Nadler invited President Trump and asked if he intends to participate in person or through a lawyer. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
The House Judiciary Committee is taking the next step in the impeachment inquiry with a hearing December 4. Chairman Jerry Nadler has invited President Trump and his lawyers to attend, but so far the White House has refused to cooperate. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest developments.
House Judicary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler is allowing President Trump to send lawyers to next week's hearing in the impeachment inquiry. But it's unclear whether the White House will participate. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry.
The House Judiciary Committee is gearing up for its first impeachment hearing on Wednesday. President Trump's lawyers have indicated he will not participate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more on the escalating showdown.
House Republicans have finished a report detailing their conclusions from the initial stages of the impeachment investigation, issuing a staunch defense of President Trump's dealings with Ukraine and accusing Democrats of conducting "an orchestrated campaign to upend our political system." CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to discuss.
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to release a report showing evidence against President Trump for potential articles of impeachment. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee plans to hold its first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington. Here's a roundup of photos of key moments throughout the year.
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
The Trump Organization announced the $499 phone and wireless plan this summer, promising to deliver "all-American service."
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
The Trump Organization announced the $499 phone and wireless plan this summer, promising to deliver "all-American service."
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington. Here's a roundup of photos of key moments throughout the year.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate in a year-end special election, keeping Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber and Legislature.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
ALL NEW: Did a high school softball coach recruit one of her former players to kill? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
As it counted down to 2026, Sydney held a moment of silent remembrance for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack that happened earlier this month. Since the attack, Australian authorities have increased police presence across the city. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Jacqueline Andriakos, executive health and fitness director at Women's Health, shares and demonstrates the top fitness trends expected in 2026.
CBS' New Year Eve special, "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and more. Social media star Haley Kalil, known as Haley Baylee, will be the NYC correspondent for the East Coast countdown. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about what she's looking forward to most and how she built her following.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is testing the nation's first self-driving patrol car. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got a firsthand look.