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The Democratic whip says it's not just the president on trial as the impeachment probe moves ahead: "The Senate is on trial too."
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The Democratic whip says it's not just the president on trial as the impeachment probe moves ahead: "The Senate is on trial too."
The South Carolina senator responded to the former vice president's critical comments concerning questions about his son Hunter's affiliation to a Ukrainian gas company.
Today on "Face the Nation, with a week before the holiday break, Congress is ready to push ahead with impeaching the president and attempt to fund the federal government.
"Sunday Morning" invited New York Times opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman, and Eliana Johnson, editor-in-chief of the political website Washington Free Beacon to present their opposing views on the current impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump over the scandal involving the withholding of security aid to Ukraine in return for a political favor. Articles of impeachment – on abuse of power, and obstruction of Congress – are expected to be voted on this week in the House of Representatives.
The historic House vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump — a vote that would make Mr. Trump only the third president to be impeached — is just days away. On Saturday, the president took in another battle — the 120th edition of the Army-Navy game. If the House votes as expected, the president would face a Senate trial in the new year. Paula Reid reports.
Two articles of impeachment against President Trump are heading for a vote in the full House. The Judiciary Committee cleared the way with a vote after a marathon debate. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Supreme Court justices have agreed to decide whether President Trump can keep his financial records, including his tax returns, private. A decision could come in June. Jan Crawford reports.
While meeting in the Oval Office with the leader of Paraguay, President Trump unloaded on House Democrats. He said a likely Senate impeachment trial will be done his way. Paula Reid reports.
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to pass articles of impeachment against President Trump Friday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the White House defense strategy.
The impeachment vote expected Thursday was put off unexpectedly after 13 hours of intensely partisan debate in the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Jerry Nadler finally ended the session around 11:15 p.m. ET, asking members to "search their consciences" before Friday’s vote. That brought a fresh round of outrage from Republicans. Nancy Cordes reports.
The House Judiciary Committee debated amendments to the articles of impeachment against President Trump on Thursday. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Francesca Chambers, and Keir Dougall joined "Red & Blue" to explain the next steps in impeachment.
The House of Representatives is moving toward impeaching a president for only the third time in history. Thursday has seen passionate debate in the Judiciary Committee, and Democrats have been beaten back by repeated Republican attempts to throw out articles of impeachment. Nancy Cordes reports.
The initial vote on two articles of impeachment against President Trump is expected Thursday. The House Judiciary Committee began a highly charged meeting on the issue Wednesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Justice Department's inspector general testified before the Senate Judiciary committee, defending that his report that claims there was no evidence of political bias in the FBI's investigation into President Trump's 2016 campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to discuss.
The final push toward impeachment begins with a rare evening debate in the House Judiciary Committee. The president is openly mocking the articles of impeachment, while some Democrats think they don't go far enough. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will begin marking up articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday night. Washington Post congressional reporter Mike DeBonis, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the next steps in the impeachment process.
House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump, accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. They say the president will remain a "threat" to the Constitution if allowed to stay in office. Nancy Cordes reports.
Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss House Democrats’ unveiling two articles of impeachment against President Trump. He also discusses the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Democrats reached with the White House.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told his Democratic colleagues running for president to prioiritize a potential impeachment trial over campaign activities. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the impact an impeachment trial would have on the 2020 race.
Attorney General William Barr says he's not convinced by his own watchdog's review of the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia. The Justice Department inspector general found the FBI was justified in opening the investigation and found no evidence of political bias. But the report also found that agents made a series of errors. Catherine Herridge reports.
House Democrats plan to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday. Sources tell CBS News the inquiry, led by congressmen Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff, will accuse the president of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Nancy Cordes reports.
The impeachment of President Trump is moving one step closer to a vote, as both sides make their legal case before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Evidence for impeaching President Trump will be presented at a public hearing on Capitol Hill on Monday. The House Judiciary Committee chair says it's the "worst nightmare" of the Constitution's framers, while the president called it a "total hoax." Nikole Killion reports.
Missed the second half of the show? Author Neal Katyal lays out three potential articles of impeachment against the commander in chief and our political panel breaks down the latest in the Trump impeachment probe and the 2020 Democratic presidential trail.
Neal Katyal, the author of "Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump," lays out three potential articles of impeachment against the commander in chief.
Trump voices optimism for a "very good deal" with Iran in just a few days, as a tense truce between Israel and Iran appears to hold.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Embattled International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after the court's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
The bear sightings had forced the closure of all 94 public primary and middle schools in a city just north of Tokyo.
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
18-year-old Subhan Ahmed allegedly assisted with the torching of four ambulances used by a Jewish volunteer organization
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
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.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Israel continues to attack parts of Lebanon as tensions with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group remain volatile. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Paulie Dibner, the executive editor of Oprah Daily, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her transformative journey to motherhood after years of fertility complications and details where she found an unexpected source of healing.
Graham Platner remains defiant as he heads into the Maine Democratic Senate primary despite multiple controversies emerging linked to his past. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Officials say an employee at a Navy Base marina in Panama City, Florida, was taking a swim during his lunch break when he was attacked by a shark on Monday. The man sustained injuries to both arms and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Graham Platner's Maine primary to win the Democratic Senate nomination is occurring as more details about his past continue to emerge. Key races are also occurring in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Skyler Henry and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.