IRS tells taxpayers in more than 20 states to wait to file
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
South Carolina
New details on Chinese spy balloon program
U.S. officials say the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina last weekend is part of a much broader intelligence program. A Senate subcommittee held a hearing questioning senior defense officials on the incident. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul with details.
U.S. states are flush with cash. It's sparking "tax cut fever."
Some state officials want to eliminate their income tax entirely. But experts warn of risks from a slowing economy.
Alex Murdaugh trial suspended as courthouse evacuated due to security issue
The South Carolina courthouse where former attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder trial is taking place was evacuated.
Financial evidence allowed in Murdaugh trial
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial ruled to allow the state to present evidence of the now disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. The decision came after days of testimony from witnesses who were heard without the jury present as Judge Clifton Newman weighed the evidence, for which Murdaugh faces 99 charges separate from the murder case. Nikki Battiste reports.
Jury sees new evidence in Alex Murdaugh trial
Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son in 2021, was back in court Tuesday for his double murder trial. On Monday, a judge ruled prosecutors could use evidence of his alleged financial crimes in the trial. Murdaugh denies the allegations against him. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell discussed the new evidence.
What's next in Alex Murdaugh murder trial?
A judge has ruled that new evidence may be presented to the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder case. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the trial.
Judge in Murdaugh trial rules on key evidence
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial ruled that prosecutors can include evidence of the disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more on the significance of the decision from Walterboro, South Carolina.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial enters third week
The third week of testimony begins Monday in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Murdaugh, a former South Carolina attorney, is accused of murdering his wife and adult son. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss what to expect in the trial this week.
Pence postpones South Carolina trip because daughter is in labor
He had planned to visit the state Monday, where former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her run for the presidency.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down
U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which was discovered flying over the mainland U.S. this week, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Saturday by U.S. fighter jets. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Housekeeper's son testifies in Murdaugh trial
The tenth day in the murder trial of disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh ended with more testimony Friday. Murdaugh is accused of shooting his wife and son. Imran Ansari, a defense criminal attorney at Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the trial.
DNC to vote on primary calendar overhaul
The Democratic National Committee will vote Saturday on possibly overhauling its presidential primary calendar. The proposed changes would make South Carolina the first state to vote, replacing Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the vote.
Presidential primary calendar shake-up
Democrats are expected to vote this weekend on a new presidential primary calendar for the 2024 election. President Biden is pushing his party to make South Carolina first because of its diverse electorate at the expense of New Hampshire's traditional first-in-the-nation primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian from Philadelphia to discuss.
DNC considers changes to primary calendar
Democrats will vote on their 2024 primary calendar Saturday. President Biden is pushing his party to make South Carolina the first state to vote due to its diverse electorate, at the expense of New Hampshire's traditional first-in-the-nation primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Philadelphia, where Democrats will meet this weekend.
CFO of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testifies
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
DNC to discuss presidential primary calendar
The Democratic National Committee will discuss making South Carolina the first state on its presidential primary calendar this weekend. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and Antjuan Seawright, political contributor and Democratic strategist, to discuss the impact of the change.
Jury to hear about disgraced lawyer's past
In the Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, prosecutors want to introduce evidence of the disbarred attorney's character. Murdaugh is accused of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak to discuss.
Judge continues deliberations on evidence of possible motive in Murdaugh trial
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
Pence to meet with South Carolina law enforcement amid policing reform talks in Congress
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
Biden-McCarthy debt limit talks on tap
Ahead of a meeting at the White House Wednesday, President Biden will ask House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to tell him what budget cuts the GOP is seeking before agreeing to raise the federal debt limit. Mr. Biden is demanding that McCarthy agree to avoid a government default on federal debt. Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who was President Trump's U.N. ambassador is planning to announce her own run for the White House on Feb. 15. And a green comet is expected to brighten skies over the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday and Thursday.
Trump launches 2024 campaign in 2 key states
Former President Donald Trump started campaigning for the 2024 presidential race over the weekend in South Carolina and New Hampshire. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us with an update on the race.
More Americans move to the South
After the height of the pandemic, data shows more people have moved away from big cities and are heading toward Florida, Texas and the Carolinas. Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of real estate research with the National Association of Realtors, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss which areas are seeing the biggest population booms.
Opening arguments in Alex Murdaugh trial
Opening arguments began Wednesday in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste reports.
Interactive
These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads for northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Live
Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
ICE agent shoots man in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say
Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Exclusive
Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats
8 hospitalized after turbulence forces flight to divert to MIA, officials say
