DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz deepens
Investigators are looking into whether GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz traveled across state lines with or gave a 17-year-old girl gifts in exchange for sex. Gaetz denies the allegations. Major Garrett reports.
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Pelosi says Gaetz should be removed from Judiciary Committee if allegations are true
Gaetz is reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department for an alleged relationship with an underage girl.
Gaetz probe focuses on payments to women: NYT
A federal investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is looking into claims he paid women who were recruited online to have sex, according to the New York Times. The Justice Department is also investigating whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel across state lines with him, potentially violating sex trafficking laws. Gaetz has denied the allegations. Catherine Herridge reports.
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GOP congressman denies relationship with teen
Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, denies having a relationship with a 17-year-old as the Justice Department investigates his alleged conduct with the girl. Major Garrett has the latest.
Matt Gaetz denies relationship with a 17-year-old
Gaetz alleged a former a Justice Department official — who he named on television — was trying to extort him and his family out of $25 million.
Rep. Matt Gaetz facing sex trafficking probe
The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Matt Gaetz, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, had a possible sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him. A former department official tells CBS News the investigation began at least last summer. No charges have been brought against the Florida lawmaker, who called a New York Times report on the inquiry "verifiably false" and said he did not have a relationship with a 17-year-old. Nikole Killion reports.
Republicans Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan try to free Britney Spears
Gaetz is wondering if Spears is being "overprotected" by her conservatorship.
Warning of threats from domestic extremists
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new domestic terror alert warning about the risk for potential future attacks on elected officials and government buildings. This comes amid a rise in far-right extremism and fringe groups across the country. Elizabeth Neumann of the Republican Accountability Project joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.
RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
What to expect at Republican National Convention
The 2020 Republican National Convention got underway Monday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike last week's Democratic National Convention, all 336 Republican delegates have been invited for an in-person roll call despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with a look at what to expect.
House conservatives target Liz Cheney in contentious meeting
Congressman Matt Gaetz called on Cheney to step down as the House Republican conference chair.
After heated exchange on race, Florida congressman reveals Cuban "son"
"We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and lives with me in Florida," GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeted Thursday.
Trump urges calm at coronavirus briefing
With anxiety growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the president continued to downplay the threat of coronavirus on Monday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the members of Congress who have decided to self-quarantine.
Gaetz files complaint against Pelosi for ripping speech
"Nobody is above the law," Gaetz said. "She must be held accountable."
Rep. Gaetz sidelined during Senate trial
One of President Trump's staunchest defenders spoke out after he was snubbed for a role on the president's team of impeachment advisors. Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz said he suspects the move may be "brush back" after he voted to curb the President from taking further military action against Iran. Politico reporter Marianne Levine joins CBSN with the details.
Senate could vote on war powers resolution
The Senate could vote on a war powers resolution as soon as next week, after the House approved the measure last night. It calls for President Trump to get congressional approval before taking further military action against Iran. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill, while CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Gaetz questions witnesses on writings
Representative Matt Gaetz, a vocal supporter of President Trump, aggressively questioned three of the witnesses in the House Judiciary Committee's Wednesday impeachment hearing over their previous campaign donations and writings. Constitutional law scholar Michael Gerhardt confirmed that his family donated to President Obama, while Pamela Karlan said she contributed to Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Gaetz, a Florida Republican, also presented writings from Feldman in which he questioned impeaching Mr. Trump, to which Feldman replied the July 25 call changed his perspective "for good reason."
House passes amendment to require approval for military strike on Iran
A similar amendment in the Senate failed to get sufficient votes to pass
Bipartisan duo introduces amendment to block war with Iran
Reps. Ro Khanna and Matt Gaetz are ideological opposites — except when it comes to congressional approval for war
Rep. Gaetz facing investigation over Cohen tweet
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz faces an investigation by the Florida Bar, and a member of Congress is calling for possible prosecution for "witness intimidation" of Michael Cohen
Congresswoman calls for Gaetz ethics probe
During Michael Cohen's testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill, Rep. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands called for criminal prosecution of her colleague, GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Gaetz tweeted a message many perceived as threatening to Cohen, prior to his testimony.
GOP rep tweets cryptic warning to Cohen
Ahead of Michael Cohen's public testimony Wednesday, before the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, appeared to issue a warning to Cohen on Twitter. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
GOP rep apologizes, deletes tweet aimed at Michael Cohen
Rep. Matt Gaetz had tweeted what was seen by some as a warning to the president's former lawyer ahead of Cohen's public testimony to a House panel
GOP Rep. Gaetz on potential national emergency declaration
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida tells CBSN ahead of the State of the Union he didn't think President Trump will declare a national emergency, but instead could lay out if Congress doesn't come to a deal on border funding.
At least 8 wounded in "random" shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad
The suspect was later found dead by suicide following a standoff at a nearby home, officials said.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
Princess Kate makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a white dress and hat as she rode in a carriage alongside her children at Trooping the Colour.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Biden campaign says its raised $28 million ahead of Hollywood fundraiser
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive new details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Thieves pilfer iconic L.A. bridge for metal, leaving the landmark in the dark
The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years
If released, Sandra Hemme's prison term will mark the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, her attorneys said.
Biden campaign says its raised $28 million ahead of Hollywood fundraiser
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
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Here are the most and least affordable major cities in the world
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House servers are getting a raise — to $3 an hour
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Micro communities offer homeless Americans safe shelter in growing number of cities
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
You may owe the IRS on Monday — skipping it could cost you hundreds
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
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New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Biden campaign says its raised $28 million ahead of Hollywood fundraiser
Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.
Harris tells Zelenskyy that U.S. supports 'a just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stir U.S. fears of wider conflict
Since Oct. 7, the Biden administration has been furiously working behind the scenes to lower the chances of a conflagration that could draw in the U.S. or put at further risk U.S. troops who are in the region in Syria, Iraq and Jordan.
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After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on turning down millions in private sector
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Infectious bird flu survived milk pasteurization in lab test. Here's what to know.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
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6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Remains of WWII-era plane downed by Soviet bombers found by divers
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
A former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.
Harris tells Zelenskyy that U.S. supports 'a just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Singer Cody Simpson fails to make Australian Olympic swimming team
International pop star Cody Simpson put his music career on hold to return to the pool.
Crowded House performs "Weather With You"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Here is Crowded House with their classic "Weather With You."
Crowded House performs "The Howl"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "The Howl."
Crowded House performs "Teenage Summer"
The current lineup of Australian band Crowded House includes frontman Neil Finn and his two sons, making it a true family affair. Now from their new album "Gravity Stairs," here is Crowded House with "Teenage Summer."
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Wells Fargo fires workers after allegedly catching them faking keyboard activity
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
What to know about Apple's new AI features
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
How the world can prepare for AI
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
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Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Thieves pilfer L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge for metal
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Nashville police officer arrested for appearing in OnlyFans video while on duty
Sean Herman, 33, was arrested at his Sumner County home on two counts of felony official misconduct, the Nashville Police Department said.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
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Footage shows dramatic rescue of Israeli hostage
Israeli authorities released new footage Saturday of the rescue of 26-year-old Noa Argamani, one of the four Israeli hostages who were rescued in an operation in central Gaza about one week ago. The elite Israeli commandos stormed the apartment Hamas was holding her and said, "Noa, everything is fine, we're taking you home." Chris Livesay has more.
Princess Kate attends Trooping the Colour parade
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Saturday since she revealed her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kate attended the Trooping the Colour, a ceremony which marks the official birthday of King Charles III. Ian Lee reports from London.
Pennsylvania boy takes up challenge of road safety
Young Mason Jones has become something of an expert on guardrail safety, finding and reporting concerning guardrails to departments of transportation all across the U.S. Liz Crawford has his extraordinary story.
Scorching heat hits southern U.S.
Much of the South is trapped under a heat dome which is expected to shift east in the coming week. At the U.S. Open in North Carolina, the extreme heat was hitting players and spectators. Medical staff brought in for the event treated hundreds of heat-related illnesses. Dave Malkoff has more.
Biden holds fundraiser, Trump campaigns in Michigan
Banking on a boost from celebrity support, President Biden departed the G7 summit in Italy and arrived in Los Angeles Saturday for an A-list fundraiser which his campaign said has already raised more than $28 million toward his race against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, who himself spoke to Black community leaders in Detroit, and is headlining a convention Saturday night organized by a conservative youth group. Natalie Brand reports.