Jack Smith opening statement before senators
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
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BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 rioters' lawsuit
The Department of Justice is moving to dismiss a class action lawsuit by participants of the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Could DOJ revive the "anti-weaponization" fund?
GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis formally announced their support for Todd Blanche as attorney general on Monday. This comes after an agreement was reached to end the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, joins with analysis.
Rep. Jim Jordan urges DOJ to charge Jack Smith
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who attempted to prosecute then-former President Trump for his actions after the 2020 election, may now become a target of the Justice Department. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Tillis gives fiery remarks at Blanche hearing
Sen. Thom Tillis delivered impassioned remarks at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for U.S. attorney general on Wednesday, criticizing the Biden administration's prosecution of some January 6 riot participants while also issuing a warning for the Trump administration.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old — and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" — now works for the Defense Department.
House passes Iran war powers resolution
The House passed a measure Wednesday that would force President Trump to seek congressional approval for the Iran war. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Blanche: DOJ "not moving forward" with Trump fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department will not move forward with a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins with analysis.
DOJ to stop work on "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department on Monday said it will comply with a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Meanwhile, President Trump remains locked in a stalemate with Iran amid peace talks. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
DOJ planning to scrap "anti-weaponization" fund
The Trump administration is planning to drop its controversial, nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
DOJ stopping work on "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
DOJ to stop work on "anti-weaponization fund"
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on its "anti-weaponization fund" after a judge's ruling. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jake Rosen have the latest.
Pence on alleged Jan. 6 whitewashing
Former Vice President Mike Pence told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's "certainly seen evidence" that the current Trump administration is whitewashing the Jan. 6 attack. "I was offended on the anniversary of Jan. 6 when the White House put out a timeline that literally blamed Capitol Hill police for the riot that took place that day," he added.
Sen. Ron Johnson on potential deal with Iran
Sources say a potential U.S.-Iran deal includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, a commitment to halt fighting on every front, including in Lebanon, and assurances from Iran that it won't develop nuclear weapons. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the possible agreement, the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund and more.
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Sen. Van Hollen on DOJ fund
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes that there is an appetite within the Republican conference to "get rid of this political slush fund," referring to the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. "This is really corrupt from the start," he added.
Cohen says he would be "test case" for DOJ fund
President Trump took to social media Friday to defend the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund despite mounting resistance among some Senate Republicans. Former attorney for Mr. Trump, Michael Cohen, joins to discuss his case for a share of the $1.8 billion compensation fund.
Lamar Alexander on DOJ fund: "Smells pretty fishy"
Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander served as a U.S. senator, governor, and secretary of education, and ran for president in 1996 and 2000. He chronicles his six decades in politics in his new book, "The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump." Alexander joins to assess the state of the GOP under President Trump.
Expert: "Serious legal questions" over DOJ fund
The new Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund is facing scrutiny over its execution and enforcement. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law School, joins with analysis.
Tillis calls DOJ fund a "payout pot for punks"
Congress left town without voting on what the Justice Department has called its "anti-weaponization" compensation fund. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate GOP delays reconciliation bill vote
Senate Republicans delayed a vote to fund federal immigration agencies on Thursday due to issues with the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Sarah Lynch have the latest.
Could violent Jan. 6 rioters get DOJ money?
The Justice Department's new fund to provide payouts to people alleging the legal system was "weaponized" against them could provide money to violent rioters who participated in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Backlash over DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Two officers present during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots are suing to block the "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Justice Department following a settlement with President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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