IRS whistleblower says he was stopped from pursuing leads in Hunter Biden probe
"I documented exactly what happened. And it doesn't seem to match what the attorney general or the U.S. attorney are saying today," Gary Shapley said.
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"I documented exactly what happened. And it doesn't seem to match what the attorney general or the U.S. attorney are saying today," Gary Shapley said.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floated a possible impeachment of Attorney General Merrick Garland following GOP criticism of Hunter Biden's plea agreement with the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
Hunter Biden has reached a plea deal with prosecutors following a federal investigation. The president's son has agreed to enter guilty pleas on two misdemeanor tax charges and admit to felony gun possession. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is continuing his criticisms of Donald Trump. Unlike the majority of the 2024 GOP field, Christie says the former president has only one person to blame for his legal woes. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Doug Heye join "America Decides" to discuss if Christie is pursuing a winning strategy and the differences between Trump's indictment and Hunter Biden's plea agreement.
Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failure to pay taxes. He also reached an agreement with the government on an "illegal possession of a handgun" charge, avoiding prosecution. He is not expected to face jail time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Thomas Ostrander, partner for Duane Morris LLP, have more reporting and analysis on the agreement.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are weighing in on the plea deal Hunter Biden reached with the Justice Department. He agreed to enter guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
How did the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden come together? CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who has been following the probe for years, explains.
Special counsel Jack Smith has signaled a desire for a swift trial in the federal classified document case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what hurdles that goal could face, as well as comments Trump's former Attorney General Bill Barr made about the former president.
"This is not a circumstance where he's the victim or this is government overreach," Barr said of the indictment in the classified documents case.
In a scathing report released Friday, the Justice Department concluded that the Minneapolis Police Department has "systemic problems" that led to the 2020 murder of George Floyd. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from the Twin Cities to break down the findings.
The Justice Department conducted a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's policing practices after Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's killing.
The Justice Department announced scathing findings from a two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, launched in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The report found a pattern of excessive force and discrimination in the department. Kirk Burkhalter, professor at New York Law School and director of 21st Century Policing Project, joined CBS News to talk about what will happen to MPD now.
It's been more than three years since George Floyd died at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Friday afternoon, the Justice Department is expected to release the findings of its probe into the city's police department. The investigation examined whether officers demonstrated a pattern of excessive force. CBS News Minnesota reporter Pauleen Le has more.
There is a growing divide among Republicans on Capitol Hill over defending former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case. There is also a divide on whether Trump should be the GOP candidate heading into 2024. Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tubberville joins "America Decides" to discuss the federal charges against Trump.
Jack Teixeira, the former Air National Guardsman accused of leaking Pentagon documents, originally faced charges stemming from a criminal complaint.
It's been one day since Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in a Miami federal court. Since then, others, including some high profile voices, have focused on the seriousness of the charges against the former president -- while some Republicans have tried to hold both positions. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest on the aftermath of the arraignment.
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges in a Miami federal courthouse on Tuesday related to his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House. Trump attorney and spokeswoman Alina Habba joins "America Decides" to discuss how the former president's legal team plans to fight the charges in court.
Cedric Lodge and his wife, Denise, had been selling body parts to at least two others since 2018, court documents allege.
Former President Donald Trump is speaking at his golf club in New Jersey after a historic court appearance Tuesday. The former president pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts at the federal courthouse in Miami. CBS News' Major Garrett, Scott MacFarlane and Fin Gómez report.
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts during a historic federal court appearance in Miami on Tuesday. Scott MacFarlane, Fin Gómez and Robert Costa report on the scene inside and outside of the courtroom.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts, stemming from his handling of classified documents. Both pro-Trump and anti-Trump protesters gathered outside the Miami federal courthouse Tuesday for his arraignment. Presidential historian Alexis Coe joins CBS News' "Prime Time" to discuss the historical impact of the case.
For the first time ever, a former U.S. president is facing federal charges. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined "Prime Time" to discuss the unique factors in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case.
Special counsel Jack Smith promised a speedy trial for the first former president to ever be federally charged with a crime. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to discuss how former President Donald Trump's legal team could delay the process, and what legal pathways Trump has moving forward.
Former President Donald Trump could face serious legal consequences if convicted in the classified documents case. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, Major Garrett and John Dickerson report.
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, sources said.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Berlin police said they were searching for possible suspects after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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.
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
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.
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota back to Ecuador. They came to the U.S. seeking asylum, telling CBS Minnesota that they were being extorted for money with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay. Jennifer Mayerle has their story.
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.