FEC fines Clinton campaign, DNC; clears "Steele dossier" author of wrongdoing
Federal Election Commission said the campaign mislabeled Christopher Steele's opposition work as "legal services" and "legal and compliance consulting"
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Justice Department official Bruce Ohr is out
DOJ says Ohr retired after his lawyer was told a final decision on a disciplinary review was imminent. Orr was a frequent Trump target over his dealings with Christopher Steele.
New documents give more information on Steele Dossier source
Newly released records are shedding new light on a source former British spy Christopher Steele used to compile his dossier on the Trump campaign in 2016. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
Report footnotes: FBI knew Russians had early info about Steele material
Newly declassified footnotes from a government report, first obtained by CBS News, show that despite warnings about Russian targeting and potential disinformation, the FBI relied on the controversial Steele dossier to secure wiretap warrants for Carter Page.
Footnotes indicate FBI knew of risk of disinformation in Steele dossier
The FBI was warned sections of the controversial Steele dossier could have been part of a "Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations," according to the footnotes.
Justice Dept. watchdog releases report
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released his report into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. While he found several mistakes made by the FBI, he concluded there was no political bias influencing the agency's probe into the 2016 Trump campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest takeaways.
IG releases report on Russia probe
The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a highly anticipated report about surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016. It found no evidence of political bias, but it did uncover some serious flaws. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBSN legal contributor and former Assistant District Attorney for New York County Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report's findings.
Senators request documents related to Christopher Steele
Republicans have expressed concern about Steele's role in the origin of the Russia investigation
DOJ lawyer Bruce Ohr was told Russia had Trump "over a barrel" in 2016
Ohr has been criticized repeatedly by the president for his role in the Russia investigation
Carter Page denies he was an adviser to Kremlin
His denial comes after the Trump administration's release of a redacted wiretapping warrant application for Page
Law professor on Carter Page surveillance
The Department of Justice's release of FBI documents related to surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page is raising new questions about the campaign's ties to Russia. New York University law professor Ryan Goodman joins CBSN to explain what we learned from the new records.
Senator says it's "likely" that Russians have dirt on Trump
Asked if Russians have compromising video of Trump, Oregon Democrat says "something close to that"
Senate Intel agrees with assessment that Russia meddled to help Trump
The committee said of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment that found Russia tried to help Trump and hurt HIllary Clinton that it was a "sound intelligence product"
Some questions in Trump-Russia dossier now finding answers
As a whole, the Steele dossier now appears to be a murky mixture of authentic revelations and repurposed history
Russian pop star with ties to Trump trolls U.S. election saga in music video
The video includes lookalikes of nearly all key figures making headlines in the Russia investigation and in Washington
Johnson says he was worried about Comey's plan to brief Trump
The former homeland security chief says he told Comey that Trump might take the message as a threat
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
A list of people Mueller's investigators have interviewed
Numerous administration figures and people with ties to the Trump campaign have met with Mueller's team
Putin's influence on American politics
In their new book "Russian Roulette," authors Michael Isikoff and David Corn explore how far back, and far reaching, Russian meddling in the 2016 election actually went. They sat down with Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" to discuss new revelations about how Obama administration officials reacted to election interference, and what former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos has told investigators.
In memo wars, facts are stubborn and victory is dubious
It became clear just how two fundamentally political documents containing classified information could, in an unprecedented and spectacular fashion, be released publicly
Sens. Grassley, Graham call Susan Rice email "odd"
Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee call Rice's correspondence and its timing "unusual" and "odd"
Democrat memo heads to Trump's desk
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to analyze what President Trump wants to do about the Democratic memo about the Russia investigation.
Ex-Obama official says State Dept. informed FBI of Steele dossier
Victoria Nuland suggested if members of the Trump campaign had gone to the FBI "in real time ... we might not be in the mess we're in today"
Trump lawyer sues BuzzFeed over Russian dossier
Lawsuit comes after Sen. Dianne Feinstein released a transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee's August interview with Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS
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Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather.
Several people shot at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
Danish police say several people have been shot at a Copenhagen shopping mall.
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Trump told allies he might announce 2024 presidential bid early, sources say
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people said.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, and the fate of Roe
60 years ago an Arizona mother of four, who faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide, traveled to Sweden for an abortion. Today she says the end of Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Chunk of glacier breaks loose in Italian Alps, killing at least 5 hikers
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers.
Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
Remembering WWII Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams
We look back at the life of Marine Cpl. Williams, a hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima, who died this week at 98, and whose service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end at the close of the Second World War.
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Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Transcript: Dr. Henning Tiemeier on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
Consumer Reports: Salmonella found in a third of ground chicken
USDA says it is rethinking its approach to bacteria in poultry that sickens hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Inflation's high — and coupons are increasingly difficult to find
Paper coupons were once a household staple for saving on groceries, but the pandemic has taken a toll.
Delta reporetly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
"Stranger Things" brings musician Kate Bush a $2.3M windfall
Bush said that the resurgence of the song put her "on top of that hill." Streams have increased almost 17,000%.
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Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff says Jan. 6 committee has new leads after Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Transcript: Dr. Henning Tiemeier on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Racial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Jet fuel leak poisons drinking water in Hawaii
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
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Several people shot at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
Danish police say several people have been shot at a Copenhagen shopping mall.
Chunk of glacier breaks loose in Italian Alps, killing at least 5 hikers
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers.
Russia claims pivotal Ukraine city, but Zelenskyy says fighting continues
Ukrainian fighters spent weeks trying to defend Lysychansk and to keep it from falling to Russia.
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.
Russians press assault on city in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three anti-ship missiles struck "an ordinary residential building, a nine-story building" housing about 160 people.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
The Doobie Brothers: "These are the better days"
With five decades of performing under their belts, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers haven't let old resentments get in the way of new music and a 50th anniversary tour.
The Doobie Brothers: "These are the better days"
The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, haven't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and 50th anniversary tour. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers – Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee – about the band's longevity, and about their first studio album in more than a decade, "Liberté." (This story was originally broadcast on October 3, 2021.)
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including artist Margaret Keane, known for her paintings of children with "big eyes."
Caamp performs “The Otter”
Childhood friends Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier created the band Caamp in 2016, with their debut album becoming a streaming hit. For Saturday Sessions Caamp performs "The Otter."
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Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
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"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
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Fugitive Peter Chadwick went from millionaire to bussing tables while on the run
Inside the international manhunt for the California man charged with killing his wife and staging a kidnapping plot, details on his years on the run and how he got caught
3 officers dead in Kentucky shooting
A third police officer has died following a deadly shooting in the small town of Allen, Kentucky, this week.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Russian air strikes kill 21 in Odesa
Russian missiles blasted an apartment building near the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, killing at least 21 people. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
Uvalde police chief resigns from city council
The Uvalde, Texas, school police chief, under heavy criticism for the slow response to the deadly school shooting in May, has resigned from the city council.
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Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
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Full interview: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Olaf Scholz, chancellor of Germany, that aired July 3, 2022, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
Gathering strength from looking back on this Fourth of July
Only history will know how today's turbulent times will turn out, but on this Fourth of July, Margaret Brennan thanks those who went before us — and left us some words to live by.
Harvard expert on maternal mortality in the U.S.
Dr. Henning Tiemeier, the director of the maternal health task force at Harvard University, says the high maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the "top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," due to poverty, discrimination and poor health care.
Global food crisis forces "humanitarian triage" in South Sudan
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Sudan, where millions were already starving before the war in Ukraine triggered global price hikes.
Germany's Scholz defends handling of aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country is "doing what is feasible" to provide arms to Ukraine to defend against Russia.