Attorney General Merrick Garland makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
The Justice Department is assisting Ukraine in an investigation into war crimes committed by Russia.
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Ransomware attack targets U.S. Marshals
The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating a major ransomware attack that has compromised some of its most sensitive information. The attack was discovered on Feb. 17 and is currently being investigated by the Department of Justice. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
2 Kansas men arrested for selling aviation tech to Russia amid Ukraine war
The charges come as the U.S. has drastically ramped up sanctions and financial penalties on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine began last year.
Trump can be sued over Jan. 6 insurrection, Justice Department says
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
"Major" cyber attack compromised U.S. Marshals Service data
The ransomware attack was considered a "major incident" by officials, impacting a "stand-alone" system within the service, an agency spokesperson said.
Abbott faces SEC investigation over infant formula debacle
Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.
U.S. offers $5 million reward for MS-13 gang leader
The U.S. government has been hunting the MS-13 gang leader Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías for years.
New Jersey man accused of paying hit man $20,000 to kill a 14-year-old
Musbach allegedly began searching for ways to have the teenager killed after he was charged with child pornography.
Ghost gun use in U.S. crimes rose over 1,000% since 2017, report says
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
Hunter Biden calls for investigations in new front against GOP foes
His legal team is going on the offensive, calling for state and federal investigations into the dissemination of material from his laptop.
Timeline of events surrounding discovery of documents at Biden's former office and residence
Here is a look at some of the key events surrounding the discovery of government documents in Mr. Biden's possession.
FBI searched Penn Biden Center in November
The FBI searched the Penn Biden Center offices in mid-November, according to two sources familiar with the investigation, after lawyers for President Biden had found about 10 documents marked classified there on Nov. 2. The material originated from Mr. Biden's time as vice president. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano with more on this developing story.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Louisiana "routinely" detains inmates past scheduled release dates, Justice Department finds
Nearly 27% of people were held past their release dates during one three-month period, the investigation found, and of those, about a quarter were held for three months.
Woman accused of defrauding Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million
While the Florida woman was able to buy herself a new home, cars and luxury goods, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from Manhattan lost his life savings, prosecutors say.
Feds seize over $170 million in cash accounts linked to Sam Bankman-Fried
They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.
Police aren't fully reporting hate crimes to federal government, report says
About 7,000 police agencies aren't sending hate crime data to the federal government.
Boston man charged in murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife, her boyfriend
Chowdhury allegedly asked the agents, "So how we gonna disappear his, uh, body?" and said, "No evidence."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 15, 2023
Rep. Daniel Goldman, Rep. Chris Stewart and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Latest on Biden special counsel probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed prosecutor Robert Hur to serve as special counsel in the probe into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former office and Delaware home. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the appointee and what the next steps will be in the investigation.
Congress reacts to Biden documents probe
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and home raises questions about the Justice Department. He spoke with Major Garrett for the upcoming episode of "The Takeout." Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to break down where the investigation stands now that Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel.
What we know about the Biden documents
Here's what we know so far about the discovery of documents with classified markings at President Biden's former office in Washington and home in Delaware.
Priest whose child porn slideshows found on church printer sentenced
James T. Beighlie, 72, had 6,000 pictures of child sexual abuse material on a computer, officials said.
Biden "surprised" by documents discovery
President Biden says he was "surprised" documents marked classified were found at a former office. He said his attorneys "followed protocol" by reporting the discovery right away. The DOJ is investigating. Australian Cardinal George Pell whose conviction on child abuse charges was later overturned — has died at 81 after hip surgery in Rome. And the Golden Globes were back on the airwaves — and "The Fabelmans" took home the award for best drama motion picture.
Mike Pence criticizes Department of Justice
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us to discuss former Vice President Mike Pence's comments slamming the Department of Justice in the wake of the Biden documents controversy. Gomez also shares what President Biden has said about the documents, and he previews today's "Red & Blue" show.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
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Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo"
Curtis Flowers, wrongfully convicted man once on death row, dies at 56
Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
