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Federal agents from FBI and IRS probed the SPLC's paid informant program starting in Trump's first term.
The Southern Poverty Law Center accused senior Justice Department officials of making "misleading" statements after indictment.
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump are delivering remarks at an annual summit hosted by Moms for Liberty. The organization has emerged as a powerful force in conservative politics since its establishment two years ago. The Southern Poverty Law Center says the group injects extremism into the mainstream. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
The head of California's largest county prosecutor's office deactivated his account on Tuesday.
President Biden is hosting the "United We Stand" summit at the White House on Thursday. The event is part of his administration's push to tackle the rise in hate-fueled violence plaguing Americans across the country. Susan Corke, director of the Intelligence Project at the Southern Poverty Law Center, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in extremism and her suggestions for the Biden administration to tamp down the violence.
New insight on how former President Donald Trump was able to influence hate groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers was brought to light during a Jan. 6 committee hearing. Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Margaret Huang joins CBS News Mornings with more insight on how the group is assisting committee members with their investigation.
The Southern Poverty Law Center says the number of hate groups in the United States has increased and that 2015 may have been the most volatile year since 1968. Former ATF agent Matt Horace joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
The SPLC says 704 Confederate monuments are still standing across the U.S.
The Southern Poverty Law Center released its annual "Year in Hate and Extremism" report on Monday. Despite a drop in the number of hate groups across the U.S., it says says the decrease should not be interpreted as a reduction of bigotry. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
The findings were released by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks racism, xenophobia and anti-government militias.
Ninety of these groups have received more than $1B in tax-deductible donations over the last decade.
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements.
The SPLC's Lecia Brooks argues that the removal of these symbols is a powerful message to a country struggling to deal with its "tortured racial history."
According to an investigation by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the employee oversaw the Washington D.C.-chapter of a white nationalist organization
The two year investigation also found an "excessive amount of violence, sexual abuse and prisoner deaths"
Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, said the increase coincided with Donald Trump's campaign and presidency
The American Civil Liberties Union and Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers is a violation of the 1980 Refugee Act. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the complaint.
Manuel Duran says he was unjustly detained while covering an immigration protest in downtown Memphis
The ultimate unlike imposed after members of the self-described "Western chauvinist" movement were busted in a brawl
Backers say Cyntoia Brown was sex trafficking victim when she shot and killed man who solicited her; prosecutors say she wanted to rob him
Crowdfunding sites spring up to cater to hate groups after a crackdown hit them in the wallet
There are hundreds of organized hate groups in the U.S. Here's a breakdown of some of the most active ones
Tuesday's gathering at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill focused on "Silent Sam" statue that's been at the campus since 1913
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, most of whom have returned to duty, U.S. officials said.
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie, according to PostTrack, a film industry research service. Adriana Diaz reports.
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An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in court in Miami on Monday as they fight an extradition request from the UK over new sex crime-related charges. Cristian Benavides reports from Miami.
Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared before a judge in Miami on Monday as British prosecutors seek extradition of the pair to face dozens of sex-related charges. Cristian Benavides has more.
U.S. Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is in custody Monday after allegedly setting off fireworks and igniting a fire outside a federal building in New York City on Monday. Tom Hanson reports.
The FBI has identified the suspect in Monday morning's explosion outside a federal building in New York City as a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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.
The celebration in Spain continued Monday as World Cup champions La Roja returned home to a heroes' welcome. Nicole Valdes has one last look at the 2026 tournament.
As fighting with Iran ramps up, a gallon of regular gas is once again $4 on average, up 13 cents in one week, according to AAA. Severin Borenstein, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, joins with analysis.
Former state senator Troy Jackson, who calls himself a "pickup progressive," is set to become Maine's Democratic Senate nominee. He'll replace Graham Platner, who left the race following accusations of sexual assault. Fin Gómez reports.
A 10th straight night of U.S. strikes on Iran is underway as President Trump vows Tehran will pay for the deaths of three American soldiers over the weekend. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports. Then, global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins to discuss the state of the war.
Andy Burnham became the UK's new prime minister on Monday, calling for a national "reset" as many Britons struggle with poverty and an elevated cost of living. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from London and Lindsey Reiser looks at the timeline of recent British prime ministers.