Rosenstein on special counsel in Trump cases
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed a special counsel in the Russia probe, says he "probably would not have" appointed a special counsel to oversee the Trump investigations
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11/20: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," change is coming to Washington, but as both parties try to move past the chaos of the 2020 and 2022 campaigns, a certain former president is not on board with that. We'll talk to former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 20
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," change is coming to Washington, but as both parties try to move past the chaos of the 2020 and 2022 campaigns, a certain former president is not on board with that. We'll talk to former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more.
Rosenstein says he wouldn't have signed last Carter Page warrant
The former deputy attorney general is testifying in a contentious hearing before Congress about the origins of the government's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Rod Rosenstein lands new gig at law firm
The former deputy attorney is joining the international law firm King & Spalding at its Washington, D.C., office. Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats also work at the firm.
House Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Kushner, Rosenstein, Sessions
The committee is investigating potential presidential corruption
Harris grills Barr on White House contacts
Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, questioned Attorney General William Barr about whether anyone at the White House had ever suggested he open an investigation. She also asked about the propriety of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's involvement in deciding the president had not obstructed justice.
Rosenstein hands in long-expected resignation letter
The deputy attorney general's last day is May 11; he thanked President Trump for appointing him to the job
Rod Rosenstein submits resignation letter
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation Monday. Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what's next for the Justice Department.
Rosenstein submits resignation letter
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has officially submitted his two weeks' notice, a long-anticipated move, which goes into effect May 11. Politico's senior White House reporter Darren Samuelsohn shares his analysis with CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Rosenstein shares his thinking about Mueller investigation
As the deputy attorney general prepares to leave the Justice Department, he spoke at length about the Mueller report at an Armenian Bar Association dinner
Behind the scenes of Trump's decision to fire James Comey
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Trump's legal team prepares for Mueller report
The full Mueller report is due to be released on Thursday. Attorney General William Barr released a summary of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Paula Reid has the latest.
4/17: CBS Evening News
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Congress pushes for Mueller's full report
Attorney General William Barr says Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, but did not fully exonerate the president on obstruction of justice. CBS News' Mola Lenghi has details, then attorney Jesse Weber joins CBSN to discuss the implications of Barr's letter to Congress.
Dems & White House face off on Mueller report
A political showdown is brewing in Washington over what should happen next, now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has completed his report. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN with a look at reaction from the White House and Congress.
Barr: Insufficient evidence of obstruction
The Trump administration is declaring victory after Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Bob Litt, former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general and former general counsel for the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, spoke to CBSN about the Attorney General Robert Barr's summary and what comes next for the president and his legal team.
Trump reacts to Mueller report
Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation turned up no evidence that the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with Russia in 2016. On the issue of obstruction of justice, Mueller did not conclude the president committed a crime but did not exonerate him, either. President Trump called it "total exoneration." Major Garrett reports.
3/24: CBS Evening News
Trump calls Mueller report an "illegal takedown that failed"; Robert Kraft issues first public statement after solicitation charges
The Mueller Report: Ball now in Attorney General's court
After receiving the findings from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's connections with the presidential campaign of Donald Trump, Attorney General William Barr spent most of the weekend at the Justice Department with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and a small group of advisers pouring over the final report, making historic decisions about how much of it the public will see. Paula Reid reports.
Comey says he doesn't care whether Mueller implicates Trump
In a New York Times op-ed, the ousted FBI director says he only cares "that the work be done, well and completely"
Sessions honored by Justice Department, given Cabinet chair
The former attorney general returned to the Department of Justice to be presented with the seat he sat in during cabinet meetings
Key prosecutor leaves Mueller's team, signalling Russia probe is wrapping up
A top terrorism prosecutor on Mueller's team has concluded her detail, according to the DOJ
Attorney general won't recuse himself from overseeing Mueller probe
Barr's non-recusal comes as Robert Mueller's final Russia report is expected to drop in the coming weeks
Rosenstein hints at Mueller report
The release of Robert Mueller's special counsel report is said to be at least a week away. Rod Rosenstein, who ordered the investigation, said the final report might not be as transparent as some would like. Paula Reid reports.
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Appeals court orders Trump lawyer to comply with grand jury subpoena
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Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
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Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
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Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
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Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
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SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
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Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
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Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
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Fox News lawyers: Execs not directly involved in post-election broadcasts
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UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill "discriminatory"
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Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
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TikTok CEO to testify before Congress
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Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
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U.N. warns we must act on climate change
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Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
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New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
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Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
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U.S. Army soldier charged with "peeping tom" felonies
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2 faculty members shot at Denver high school
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3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
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Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
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Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson to discuss.
Fed hikes rates despite banking turmoil
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Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
Police in South Carolina are now investigating the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith as a homicide. The case was re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Xi and Putin wrap up summit in Moscow
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