Pence confirms he'll resist subpoena from special counsel in Trump probes
Pence called the subpoena "unconstitutional" and "unprecedented."
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Pence expected to fight special counsel's subpoena
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to challenge a subpoena from the Justice Department regarding its investigation into former President Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Pence is expected to claim legislative privilege under the Constitution's "speech or debate" clause. CBS News contributing legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe explained the legal standing Mr. Pence may have.
Pence to challenge special counsel's subpoena
The former vice president intends to claim legislative privilege.
FBI searches Mike Pence’s home for documents
The FBI conducted an exhaustive five-hour search of the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence. The search for classified documents follows reports that Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, investigating former President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, has subpoenaed Pence to testify under oath about the pressure campaign he faced from Trump. CBS News chief Election & Campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Grand jury probes faulty Goodyear tires blamed for 8 deaths
Tire manufacturer faces criminal investigation over RV tires the government has linked to fatal crashes.
House Jan. 6 panel prepares criminal referrals
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol says it will release the list of criminal referrals next week alongside the report of its findings. The panel may also refer the five Republican House members who defied their subpoenas to the House Ethics Committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Washington.
Justice Dept subpoenas county election officials for Trump communications
Election officials in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have received subpoenas from recently appointed special counsel Jack Smith.
Judge rejects Jen Psaki's effort to quash subpoena
A judge in Virginia has refused to quash a subpoena issued to Psaki seeking her deposition in a lawsuit filed by Missouri and Louisiana.
December runoff set for Georgia Senate race
Senator Raphael Warnock joined a group of Georgia Democrats in a lawsuit that aims to overturn a rule limiting Saturday early voting in the runoff election. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for The Atlanta Journal Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss the suit and how former President Donald Trump's will affect the race.
Trump's lawsuit against Jan. 6 committee
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss former President Donald Trump's lawsuit challenging a subpoena from the House January 6 committee.
Legal analysis on Trump Jan. 6 subpoena
Former President Donald Trump was subpoenaed by the Jan. 6th committee. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBS News to discuss what this means.
Trump's legal team responds to Jan. 6 subpoena
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has responded to a subpoena from the January 6th committee. Trump's attorneys say they will analyze and respond appropriately to this "unprecedented action." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump responds to Jan. 6 subpoena vote
Former President Donald Trump Friday responded to the Jan. 6 House committee's vote to subpoena him for his testimony and documents. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Graham must testify in Georgia 2020 election probe
The Supreme Court denied a request from Sen. Lindsey Graham to block a subpoena requiring him to testify in Georgia's 2020 election probe. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses the latest.
Jan. 6 panel issues Trump subpoena
The select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol formally issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump. The panel demands testimony and documents from Trump, arguing he played a “central role” in trying to subvert the election and triggered the attack. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump
The House select committee investigating the January 6 assault n the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump, demanding that he turn over documents and testify under oath. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join anchors Elaine Quijano and Tony Dokoupil with the latest.
Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News legal analyst Keir Dougall breaks down the sentencing. He also weighs in on a separate investigation in Georgia into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Bannon to be sentenced over Jan. 6 subpoena
Steve Bannon is to be sentenced for contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. capitol. A jury has dismissed the $40 million civil lawsuit against actor Kevin Spacey brought by Anthony Rapp, and this summer, Joni Mitchell will headline her first concert in over two decades.
Appeals court rules Lindsey Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court says Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Special master reviewing Mar-a-Lago case
The special master reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago provided an update to lawyers on both sides of the case during a status conference held today. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what we know about the call and the timeline for the review. He also weighs in on when we can expect the House January 6 committee to formally issue a subpoena to former President Donald Trump.
What's next after the Jan. 6 committee's vote to subpoena Trump
The panel passed its resolution to subpoena Trump for documents and testimony. Here's what happens next.
Trump pens letter to Jan. 6 committee members
In a 14-page letter, former President Donald Trump reacted to the January 6 committee after it voted unanimously to issue him a subpoena. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson is expected to officially issue the subpoena in a matter of days. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House with more.
Trump skirts testimony in Jan. 6 response
Former President Donald Trump sent a response to the Jan. 6 committee after they unanimously voted to issue him a subpoena. Trump attacked the panel in the 14-page letter, calling them "political hacks and thugs" and repeated his false claims of election fraud. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Trump responds to threat of subpoena
The House Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 voted Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. He responded to the panel in a letter posted on his social media platform Friday, criticizing the committee and repeating false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what the vote to subpoena means, and breaks down the never-before-seen footage released during the latest hearing.
Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
Alina Habba resigns from U.S. attorney's office after court ruling
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Defense bill would limit Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
White House announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Supreme Court seems open to allowing Trump to fire some officials without cause
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
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Millions have reported domestic violence. Experts say we need to talk about it more.
According to the FBI, domestic homicides more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, increasing from 1,065 to 2,339. The latest data has experts worried.
Passenger who died on cruise ship was served 33 drinks, lawsuit claims
Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" over-served 35-year-old Michael Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
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Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump said the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump said the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
Lawmaker asks what happened to probe into for-profit dialysis industry
Two companies dominate U.S. dialysis services, and a CBS News review of federal data found one-third of dialysis clinics failed to meet federal standards this year.
Defense bill would limit Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump said the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
Defense bill would limit Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Wreck of 2,000-year-old pleasure boat discovered off Egypt's coast
Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
4 dead, 1 missing after wave drags swimmers out to sea at Spain tourist spot
A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers at a popular seawater pool along the coast of the Spanish island of Tenerife. At least four people have died and one is missing.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Millions have reported domestic violence. Experts say we need to talk about it more.
According to the FBI, domestic homicides more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, increasing from 1,065 to 2,339. The latest data has experts worried.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
New evidence revealed in Mangione hearing
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Drawing attention to domestic violence
It's one of the most common violent crimes in America, but many experts say we don't talk about it enough. Domestic violence is behind the majority of shootings where women are injured or killed. The head of our CBS News Crime and Public Safety Unit, Anna Schecter, takes a closer look at the issue.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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What Mangione's defense is fighting to exclude
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court as his lawyers fight to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. Lilia Luciano reports.
Center braces for "tsunami of need" amid cold snap
A fresh blanket of snow and a blast of cold weather gripped the Midwest and parts of the South, with colder-than-normal temperatures felt from Minnesota to Maine. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses Trump falling out
Following Marjorie Taylor Greene's interview on "60 Minutes," President Trump lashed at her in a social media post, calling her a traitor -- and more. Nancy Cordes reports on the escalating war of words.
Nominees announced for 2026 Golden Globes
"One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is leading the 2026 Golden Globes nominations with a whopping nine nods. Variety executive editor Brent Lang joins with his reaction to this year's nominations.
Details on Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, has launched a $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after WBD said it had agreed to a nearly $83 billion deal with Netflix. Fortune business editor Nick Lichtenberg joins with analysis.