Mueller: Congress can use "obstruction-of-justice statutes"
The special counsel's office found that obstruction-of-justice statutes could be used on corrupt behavior not related to presidential conduct
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The special counsel's office found that obstruction-of-justice statutes could be used on corrupt behavior not related to presidential conduct
The special counsel detailed episodes in which President Trump's aides ignored or refused his directives to seize control of the investigation
"He has probably 10 times the tools, if 100 times the tools, to investigate as Congress does," the former White House attorney said
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California, accused Attorney General William Barr of misleading the American public about the conclusions of special counsel Robert Mueller. Watch his remarks.
The Mueller report includes many details about how Russian operatives hacked into U.S. computer systems and manipulated social media in an elaborate misinformation campaign. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson, political contributor Molly Hooper and legal contributor Keir Dougall join CBSN with analysis.
CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall explains why special counsel Robert Mueller's report "does not exonerate" President Trump, even though the investigation did not find that he committed any crime.
Attorney Ty Cobb advised President Trump as a White House attorney during the first year of the Mueller probe. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" over the phone to discuss his interactions with the special counsel and the findings of the Mueller report.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-New York, accused Attorney General William Barr of mischaracterizing the findings of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Nadler says the Mueller report outlines "disturbing evidence" of President Trump's misconduct, and he is requesting that Mueller testify at a Judiciary Committee hearing.
The bookseller says consumers will receive the Nook-compatible download after the report's release on Thursday
McGahn told special counsel investigators that Mr. Trump called him twice, telling him "Mueller has to go"
"I'm having a good day too, it was called, no collusion, no obstruction," the president told veterans in the East Room
Moments after special counsel Robert Mueller's report was released, President Trump told veterans in the East Room of the White House that he's having a "good day" because Mueller's report showed "no collusion, no obstruction."
Mueller's long-awaited report on Russian interference in the 2016 election was released to Congress and the public Thursday morning
The attorney general said the president had a "sincere belief that the investigation was undermining his presidency"
Attorney General William Barr held a news conference ahead of the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. He said Mueller found there was no collusion with members of the Trump campaign or other Americans.
At a press conference ahead of releasing the Mueller report, Attorney General William Barr said the special counsel investigated 10 episodes involving President Trump for possible obstruction of justice. Barr concluded these actions did not violate the law.
Attorney General William Barr will hold a press conference before releasing the report to Congress, a decision that Democrats have slammed. Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist and CEO of Blueprint Strategy, as well as Shermichael Singleton, a Republican political consultant, joined CBSN with what both party sides can expect from the report.
The special counsel's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election will be released to the public today, nearly two years after the investigation began. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and CBSN legal contributor and former assistant district attorney for New York County Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN with what to expect.
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says the attorney general is "taking unprecedented steps to spin" the special counsel's Russia investigation. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, said Wednesday that Attorney General William Barr "appears to be waging a media campaign" on behalf of President Trump. Watch his remarks.
Attorney General William Barr is expected to release a redacted version of the special counsel's report Thursday morning
The New York Times is reporting Wednesday that Justice Department officials were said to have had multiple conversations with White House lawyers about special counsel Robert Mueller's conclusions in recent days. New York Times' Nicholas Fandos joins CBSN with the latest details.
Former Arizona senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake says he hopes Attorney General William Barr follows through with his commitment to be open and honest with the Mueller report. Flake says he was always skeptical there was any real collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in 2016, but he tells CBSN he's hoping to get answers on the obstruction of justice question.
Attorney General William Barr has reversed a longstanding U.S. policy, ruling that migrants who cross the border illegally must be detained while waiting for court dates as they seek asylum. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is bracing for the release of the redacted Mueller report. The Hill reporter Julia Manchester joins CBSN to discuss the day's political news.
The special counsel's Trump-Russia report will be out on Thursday for all to see — but not all of it
President Trump's personal attorneys have created their own rebuttal report, and Republicans on Capitol Hill are preparing their strategy as well
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
There were 89 people arrested over the course of the World Cup for involvement in human-trafficking rings, the NYPD said.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." 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.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on the Justice Department's subpoenas of The New York Times journalists over reports about President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers and direct him to end military operations in Iran after four Republicans joined Democrats on the vote. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about how she is coping one year after her husband's death.