Former anti-narcotics chief known as "Macho" extradited to U.S.
The U.S. State Department offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Maximiliano Dávila's conviction.
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Justice Dept. reaches Louisville deal
The Justice Department announced a deal with the city of Louisville, Kentucky, to reform its police force with a court-enforceable agreement. The move is a result of the federal probe into Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting.
Details on FBI director's planned resignation
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to resign from his post at the end of President Biden's term in January. President-elect Donald Trump originally tapped Wray for the role during his first administration. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the announcement and Trump's transition.
Appeals court upholds potential TikTok ban
A federal appeals court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell it. TikTok and ByteDance could still appeal the case to the Supreme Court. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the challenges of reaching a deal, with the law set to take effect on Jan. 19.
Who might get a preemptive pardon from Biden?
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing blanket preemptive pardons to some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
White House on Hunter Biden pardon and more
The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she would not "get ahead of the president" and added Mr. Biden was reviewing "other pardons and commutations."
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest him after he fled a traffic stop.
Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
What to know about Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into the background of the potential next FBI director.
Biden not answering Hunter pardon questions
It's been two days since President Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter, and the elder Biden has still not answered questions about the move. President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys cited the controversial pardon in a motion made public Tuesday to dismiss his criminal New York "hush money" case. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Pete Hegseth speaks after New Yorker report
CBS News has confirmed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary, was forced to step down from a previous leadership role with a nonprofit due to accusations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety and repeated intoxication while on the job. "The New Yorker" first reported the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth on Capitol Hill.
Trump links Hunter Biden pardon, Jan. 6 cases
Shortly after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump turned to social media to tie it to the Jan. 6 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Will Biden comment on pardon decision?
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden made the decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden over the weekend. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more on Mr. Biden reversing his stance on the pardon as he begins his trip to Africa before departing the White House in January.
Threats made against Trump's picks
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Judge dismisses Trump's federal election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was overseeing President-elect Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case, has agreed to dismiss the case after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion Monday asking for just that. Smith also filed a motion to end the case on how Trump handled classified documents after his first presidency, where prosecutors had been appealing a previous dismissal. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Rikki Klieman and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
What the DOJ could look like under Pam Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump's second selection for attorney general, Pam Bondi, defended him during his first impeachment trial and has spent the last year running a Trump-aligned policy institute. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss what a Bondi-led Justice Department could look like.
Could Trump's federal cases be revived?
A judge dismissed the federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to end the proceedings. Smith also filed a request to end the classified documents case against Trump. Harry Litman, former U.S. attorney and former deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Judge grants dismissal of Trump's Jan. 6 case
Late Monday, federal judge Tanya Chutkan granted the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case. Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to dismiss the election interference and classified documents cases earlier in the day. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's pick to lead DOJ?
With Matt Gaetz taking his name out of attorney general consideration, President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi as his pick to be the nation's next top law enforcement official. The former Florida attorney general is seen as another loyal ally for Trump as his second administration takes shape. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Trump picks Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's withdrawal followed weeks of intense scrutiny since he was named to be America's top law enforcement official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What does DOJ's Google proposal mean?
The Justice Department formally submitted a proposal to break up Google, calling for it to sell the Chrome web browser. Lawyers argue that the tech giant has too much power in the online search business as research shows Google controls about 90% of the search engine market. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general after former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing from consideration for the role. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details. Then, Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight news, joins with analysis.
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers say
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
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Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
