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President Obama says despite the fireworks and "phony scandals" in Washington, real progress is being made on issues that matter to Americans.
Republican lawmakers grilled a former top lawyer at the Internal Revenue Service over the failure of a computer belonging to agency executive Lois Lerner. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
For the third time in five days House Republicans held a fiery hearing on IRS official Lois Lerner’s missing emails. She is at the center of their investigation into the singling out of conservative groups before the 2012 elections. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Obama and his administration "haven't done a damn thing to help" the investigations into the inappropriate way the IRS targeted certain political groups, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, complained.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the top Democrat on House Oversight and Government Reform, argued the subpoena that brought White House attorney Jennifer O’Connor before the committee was purely political.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee intensely interrogated White House lawyer Jennifer O’Connor about the IRS's attempts to provide congressional investigators with records about the agency’s inappropriate political targeting.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., tells IRS Commissioner John Koskinen he does not believe the agency's explanation of how emails regarding the agency's targeting scandal were lost.
Republican lawmakers grilled IRS Commissioner John Koskinen after learning key emails linked to Lois Lerner went missing, and that her hard drive had been destroyed. The GOP believes the missing material could bolster accusations that Lerner and her department had placed extra scrutiny on Tea Party and other groups. Koskinen read emails from the IRS's IT department that seemed to rule out any foul play. Nancy Cordes reports.
Given the six ongoing investigations into the IRS targeting of conservative groups, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen says appointing a special prosecutor would be a waste of money.
Republican lawmakers are furious with the IRS for their claims that some of Lois Lerner's emails that are at the heart of a Congressional subpoena were lost. Lerner's IRS division improperly scrutinized tea party supporters and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status from 2010 to 2012. Nancy Cordes reports.
By pleading guilty to a criminal charge of conspiracy, Credit Suisse confessed to being a full service shop for thousands of Americans looking to hide cash and avoid taxes. While the bank is paying $2.6 billion in fines, the tax dodgers who benefited from the scheme won't be punished. Bob Orr reports.
An IRS worker caused a lockdown at the White House Tuesday. He was driving a car that followed President Obama daughter's motorcade through a security checkpoint and was then arrested.
Tax break was expanded through $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. But IRS is swamped with tax filings and stimulus checks.
A new report finds that IRS employees who failed to pay their taxes, misused travel cards or even committed fraud still received more than $2.8 million worth of bonuses between 2010 and 2012. About 1,000 IRS employees owe back taxes -- roughly one percent of the agency’s workforce. Nancy Cordes reports.
AT&T wants to challenge video streaming services like Hulu and Netflix. The company will invest more than $500 million to buy and develop a streaming video brand or website. No specifics have been released yet. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
Government investigators say the IRS gave out millions of dollars in bonuses to workers with disciplinary issues, including some who did not pay some or all of their taxes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about how taxpayers can get help with their taxes despite big budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.
As the deadline to file your income tax return approaches, the Internal Revenue Service estimates $270 billion in revenue will be lost due to unreported income. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports.
If you can't pay the taxes you owe Uncle Sam, don't panic. CBS News financial analyst Mellody Hobson explains the options you have for repayment. Plus, the one thing you shouldn't do when plotting how to pay.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., says former IRS official Lois Lerner must be held in contempt because of her refusal to testify before his committee.
Lois Lerner, a retired IRS official, has refused to testify for the past year about investigating the Tea Party. A House committee voted to ask the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Lerner. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
A growing number of taxpayers are falling prey to identity theft. Criminals are using these IDs to collect fake tax returns and steal personal information. CBS News' Mellody Hobson details the scams, and explains how to avoid them.
The average tax refund this year is just over $3,000, so don't let that money go to waste! CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shares valuable tips for putting your refund to work.
Scammers have devised a way to call their victims and fool them into thinking they're the IRS by having the caller ID say they're from the actual IRS. Jeff Glor spoke with personal finance expert Jordan Goodman about how to avoid falling victim to the largest tax phone scam ever.
This week's jobs report shows a jump in new unemployment claims after several months of decline. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to explain the latest spike and how President Biden's stimulus package may reverse the trend.
The U.S. military says six service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Nine defendants were on trial on charges related to the July 4 attack on the Prairieland ICE detention center in North Texas.
The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.
A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.
The latest release of oil follows historic withdrawals from the Biden administration to combat gas prices from the Ukraine war.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.
A security detail has been requested from the federal health department's inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.
Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The latest release of oil follows historic withdrawals from the Biden administration to combat gas prices from the Ukraine war.
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
The head of an advocacy group said 21 people were facing charges under the UAE's cybercrime laws as of Thursday, including a 60-year-old British tourist.
Suspected Iranian cyber and drone attacks are already impacting U.S. tech companies, and Iran says a list of American firms are now on its target list.
Senate Democrats have filed legislation hat would keep the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Trump's stated goal of a "takeover" of the Caribbean country.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with the latest details on preparations for SXSW 2026.
The 98th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday. With 10 films nominated for the night's biggest honor, best picture, an expert says there are only two major contenders. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner previews Hollywood's big night.
Grammy-winning artist James Blake speaks about making his first solo album as an independent artist. He talks to Anthony Mason about why he decided to leave his record label, what it's like to work with some of the world's biggest musicians and the passion behind his music.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali made two purchases at a Phantom Fireworks store in Livonia, Michigan. He told the store staff the fireworks were for the end of Ramadan.
Nine defendants were on trial on charges related to the July 4 attack on the Prairieland ICE detention center in North Texas.
Attacks at Old Dominion University in Virginia and Temple Israel in Michigan on Thursday may be linked to terrorism as the U.S. grapples with war in the Middle East. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
Rabbi Jen Lader is reacting to the attack at the Temple Israel synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Lader joined CBS News 24/76 with more details.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
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.
Bill Nye, the former CEO of The Planetary Society, reflects on his family background, his path to becoming known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," which is also the name of his popular 90s PBS children's show, and talks about what's next for his career in an interview with Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro held a fiery news conference on Friday after a judge quashed subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve as part of the Justice Department's criminal probe. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane joins with analysis.
Attacks at Old Dominion University in Virginia and Temple Israel in Michigan on Thursday may be linked to terrorism as the U.S. grapples with war in the Middle East. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Cuban leaders say talks with the U.S. are underway as President Trump continues to allude to a change in the island's leadership. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.
The U.S. signaled more strikes against Iran on Friday as early details emerge about the deaths of six service members in Iraq. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Weijia Jiang report.