IRS says it's dramatically boosting audits of the wealthy
The IRS is boosting audits on higher earners, with the audit rate jumping fourfold on filers earning more than $10 million.
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Billionaire in $1.4B tax case ruled mentally fit for trial
Lawyers for the software mogul argued he is mentally unfit, but a federal judge calls him "extremely intelligent."
I-D thieves socking victims with tax bills for money the crooks make
They tell the IRS their victims are the ones who got the income and hence, have the tax tab.
The poor are 5 times as likely to get audited, study finds
Taxpayers who earn less than $25,000 are far more likely to get audited by the IRS than wealthier people.
Investigation into Trump businesses
The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James says it has found evidence the Trump Organization used false asset valuations. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the investigation.
Biden wants IRS to help fund social spending
The Biden administration is proposing the Internal Revenue Service help fund the president's expansive social programs package by tracking down $7 trillion in unpaid taxes. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero why not everyone is happy about the proposal.
Trump Organization CFO stripped of titles
The Trump Organization has removed its longtime chief financial officer from multiple leadership positions at its subsidiaries just weeks after his criminal indictment. Public filings with the Florida Division of Corporations show Allen Weisselberg was stripped from roles in at least seven entities tied to the Trump Organization. CBS News political reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN to discuss why the company would make such a move.
Weisselberg pleads not guilty to tax charges
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and lawyers for the company pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges alleging tax fraud. Former President Donald Trump has not been charged in the case. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the investigation.
Weisselberg, Trump Org. vow to fight charges
Manhattan prosecutors have charged the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, in an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from New York, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with analysis.
Trump Organization charged with tax crimes
The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, have been charged in what New York prosecutors describe as a years-long tax fraud scheme. Both the company and Weisselberg pleaded not guilty during an initial court appearance Thursday. Jeff Pegues has the details.
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Trump Organization, CFO face 15 counts in alleged tax fraud scheme; Former Trump spokesman launches social media platform
Trump Org and top executive charged with tax crimes
The Trump Organization’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities and pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Trump attorney on the charges facing company
The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg have pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts including tax fraud, larceny and falsifying business records. Former President Donald Trump is not charged. Ron Fischetti, an attorney for Mr. Trump, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with his response to the case, and then CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga discusses what we know about the investigation.
Tax fraud charges against Trump Organization
The Manhattan district attorney has charged the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg with 15 counts including tax fraud and grand larceny. New York Times investigative reporter Michael Rothfeld joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to break down the details of the case.
Trump Organization attorneys discuss charges
Lawyers for the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of alleged tax-related crimes. Alan Futerfas, an attorney for the Trump Organization, said Thursday the charges will be "vigorously contested." Watch the lawyers' remarks after their court appearance.
Trump Organization expected to face tax charges
New York prosecutors are expected to unveil charges against former President Trump's family company, the Trump Organization, and a top executive Allen Weisselberg, for alleged tax-related crimes. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump estate under scrutiny by Manhattan DA
A lavish Trump family property in Westchester, New York, appears to be facing fresh scrutiny from New York prosecutors. An engineer who worked on the Seven Springs estate told CBS News he was recently subpoenaed as part of a criminal probe into Mr. Trump and the Trump organization. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss that exclusive interview and why prosecutors are looking into a $21.1 million tax deduction.
Trump faces legal challenges after presidency
As an impeachment trial looms in Washington, former President Trump could also face possible criminal charges in New York. The state's attorney general is investigating the now-private citizen and his company for tax fraud while the Manhattan district attorney's office pursues a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joined "CBSN AM" from Florida, where Mr. Trump now lives, to break it all down.
Trump could face legal threats out of office
The Justice Department has long held that a sitting president cannot be indicted for a crime. However, President Trump could face a cascade of lawsuits and investigations if he loses this November. David Yaffe-Bellany of Bloomberg News joined CBSN with more on the potential cases.
Feds charge Texas billionaire with "largest ever" tax fraud
Alleged $2 billion scheme to evade taxes also ensnared prominent private equity investor Robert Smith.
Derek Chauvin facing felony tax fraud charge
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin -- already facing charges in the death of George Floyd -- has been charged with multiple tax-related felonies, along with his wife Kellie Chauvin. CBS Minnesota reports.
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
Beware of these common tax scams
The IRS is warning taxpayers about the top 12 tax scams it calls the "dirty dozen." The agency is announcing one fraud each day. The IRS is revealing its latest scam on the list: dishonest tax preparers. It previously announced identity theft, phone scams, and phishing scams. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what you need to know this tax season.
Some tax preparers promise fat refunds, then fleece consumers
Illinois prosecutors say tax-prep firms lured people with cruise offers, but overcharged and made mistakes
Mueller recommends at least 19.5 years in prison for Manafort
The court documents allege Manafort was "plainly the leader" of the financial crimes that were committed
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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.
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
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Heads of state: A walk among giant presidential busts
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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
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Consumer Reports: Salmonella found in a third of ground chicken
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Inflation's high — and coupons are increasingly difficult to find
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Delta reporetly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
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"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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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.
Ship sinks in storm near Hong Kong; dozens of crew members in danger
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country 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 poses 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.