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
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
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.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to an overflowing crowd of passionate fans gathered to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Championship title. "The Knicks did not just win for New York City, they won like New York City," Mamdani said. "For 53 years we waited. Now, we've won."
Vice President JD Vance held a press briefing at the White House on Thursday and provided more details on the timing of the Iran deal after President Trump signed the memorandum of understanding with Tehran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Republicans and Democrats are voicing their concerns over the Trump administration's agreement with Iran. Samantha Vinograd, a former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, shares her analysis.
Gas prices have dropped in reaction to President Trump signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran -- but they're still a dollar higher than they were before the war, according to AAA data. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how markets are reacting to global relations.
At least seven tornadoes descended on parts of the Midwest and Southeast Wednesday night, ripping through homes and buildings and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.