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Rep. Andre Carson, a Democrat, questioned George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, on Wednesday about former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, who was abruptly ousted from her position. Kent said Rudy Giuliani's "smear campaign" against Yovanovitch "was ubiquitous in the spring of 2019 on Fox News and on the internet and Twittersphere."
During the second day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff asked former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch: "Do you have concern today about what message the president's actions sends to the people who are still in Ukraine representing the United States when a well-respected ambassador can be smeared out of her post with the participation and acquiescence of the president of the United States?"
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said Wednesday that he and other U.S. officials did not want to work with Rudy Giuliani on issues related to Ukraine, but were ordered to do so by the president. "Simply put, we were playing the hand we were dealt," Sondland said.
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani demanded Ukraine make a public statement announcing investigations of the 2016 election, DNC server and Burisma. He said Giuliani "was expressing the desires of the president of the United States, and we knew these investigations were important to the president."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified on Thursday that former National Security Adviser John Bolton warned top officials, including herself, that President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani would cause trouble for the administration. Hill said Bolton described Giuliani as a "hand grenade that was going to blow everyone up." At the time of this conversation, Hill said, Giuliani was regularly appearing on TV. "(Giuliani) was clearly pushing forward issues and ideas that would probably come back to haunt us," Hill said. "In fact I think that's where we are today."
An internal review by the White House uncovered emails showing acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney asking for legal justification for holding $400 million in military aid to Ukraine. The hold is at the center of House Democrats' investigation into whether the president should be impeached. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
The House Judiciary Committee is taking the next step in the impeachment inquiry with a hearing December 4. Chairman Jerry Nadler has invited President Trump and his lawyers to attend, but so far the White House has refused to cooperate. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest developments.
A witness in the impeachment inquiry said Kash Patel, a special assistant to President Trump, was a back channel to Mr. Trump on Ukraine. In an exclusive interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Patel denied he touched on Ukraine during his call with Rudy Giuliani.
President Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, has openly admitted he worked to push out the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. Giuliani says Yovanovitch was "going to make the investigations difficult for everyone" in regards to the Bidens, and she was a problem for the administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about newly released documents from House Democrats that were collected from his now-indicted associate Lev Parnas. Giuliani said he doesn't know about alleged surveillance of Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Herridge joins CBSN to discuss her conversation with Giuliani.
The White House is preparing its defense for the coming impeachment trial in the Senate. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM to talk about the strategy.
President Trump's historic impeachment trial officially kicks off Tuesday. Ahead of it, Democrats are intensifying calls for new witnesses to testify in the Senate. Joseph Moreno, a former Justice Department national security prosecutor, joins CBSN to explain the legal arguments on both sides.
An attorney for Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas has provided a recording to CBS News of President Trump saying in April 2018 to "take her out" about the Ukrainian ambassador. Watch the full recording here.
The president's legal team is set to continue presenting arguments today after two bombshells over the weekend. CBS News obtained video that appears to show President Trump telling Rudy Giuliani's associate Lev Parnas he wanted to "get rid of" Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Also, the New York Times reports former national security adviser John Bolton wrote in an upcoming book that the president told him he wanted to withhold aid from Ukraine until officials announced investigations into the Bidens. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Video obtained by CBS News appears to show President Trump ordering the removal of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch at an April 2018 dinner, a year before she was forced out of her position in Ukraine. In the recording, Rudy Giuliani's former associate, Lev Parnas, is heard describing Yovanovitch as a potential risk. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani called John Bolton a "backstabber" in response to claims about Mr. Trump and the pause in aid to Ukraine.
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is notably absent from the legal team defending him in the Senate impeachment trial. Catherine Herridge sits down with him to talk about his ongoing war of words with John Bolton and explains why he can't defend Mr. Trump at the trial.
President Trump's personal attorney slammed former National Security Adviser John Bolton in an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge. Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her interview with Rudy Giuliani.
Richard Donoghue has been tasked with coordinating the Justice Department's handling of investigations related to Ukraine.
Justice Department officials have been "quietly" reviewing records and documents from Ukraine for "several weeks," a source familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Marie Yovanovitch testified in the House impeachment inquiry in November 2018.
The president's personal attorney said he first found out about the hold on aid to Ukraine from the media.
Giuliani also said he "can't imagine" President Trump told Bolton aid to Ukraine was contingent upon them opening an investigation into the Bidens.
"Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it," president is heard saying in the recording.
"Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow," President Trump said, in a recording released Friday.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
More than a dozen staffers have left the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation for a nonprofit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The internal blowup was sparked by foundation president Kevin Roberts defending Tucker Carlson's interview of white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to most of the United States' 20-point plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine, but control of the Donbas region remains a sticking point. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announced late Tuesday that they are bringing inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details.