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Media organizations, including CBS News, are seeking access to the video evidence being used by the Justice Department in the more than 400 cases they're pursuing against rioters in the January 6 attack on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Cassidy McDonald spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about newly released footage from the investigation into the alleged assault on former Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has vowed to keep politics out of the Justice Department, after criticism that it was too partisan during the Trump administration. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at how Garland is reversing some Trump-era DOJ policies.
Greed at the highest levels of the corporate world caused untold pain for millions of Americans during and after the 2008 financial crisis. That injustice, and similar failures, are the subject of a new book, "The Chickens**t Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives." Author of the book and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jesse Eisinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why Wall Street sees so few prosecutions.
Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.
The Department of Justice announced it's reinstating the controversial practice of civil asset forfeiture. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid spoke to CBSN about what this policy's revival will mean for Americans.
CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and The New Republic editor Eric Bates join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the latest tensions between the White House and the Justice Department, President Trump changing the narrative, and whether the congressional baseball practice shooting will bring more unity.
President Trump is keeping up his attacks on the Justice Department's investigation into Russia's alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election. On Friday, Mr. Trump took aim at Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is supervising the investigation, and questioned his integrity. Errol Barnett reports.
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions if he'd viewed the Department of Justice policy that he was referencing to avoid answering many of the questions he'd been asked. Sessions described a "principle" of confidentiality of communications with the president. See his remarks.
President Trump has called for crackdown on leakers of classified information for months. Now for the first time during his administration, an alleged leaker faces criminal charges. The Justice Department says Reality Leigh Winner confessed to giving a top-secret report to a news website. Winner faces charges under the Espionage Act. Jan Crawford reports.
The White House may be cracking down on leaks within the intelligence community. The Justice Department has charged a contractor who is possibly connected to the release of a top secret NSA document. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid broke the news on "Red & Blue."
In a tweetstorm Monday, President Trump went after London's mayor and his own Justice Department. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett breaks down why we should be taking the Mr. Trump's tweets as official White House statements, and whether his hasty statements are resulting in push back from advisers.
A Department of Justice internal watchdog group says the agency has what they call "systemic issues" when it comes to handling sexual harassment allegations. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid spoke with CBSN about the troubling findings.
The Department of Justice is being sued by a privacy group that claims the FBI trained Best Buy employees to search customers' computers for child pornography. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the lawsuit.
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid and CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris join CBSN to discuss the appointment of Robert Mueller as the special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Chief Washington correspondent and "Face The Nation" anchor John Dickerson joins the "CBS Evening News" to discuss Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's role in the firing of James Comey.
While White House staff and Vice President Mike Pence said President Trump took the recommendation to fire former FBI director James Comey from the Justice Department, Trump said he was going to fire Comey regardless. McClatchy White House reporter Franco Ordonez spoke with CBSN about the contradictions.
President Trump said that he would have fired former FBI Director James Comey regardless of the advice he received from the leaders of the Justice Department. That contradicts the White House's original assertion that they persuaded Mr. Trump to fire Comey. Major Garrett reports.
CBS News has learned that the Department of Justice is expected to not file charges against the Baton Rouge officers in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the breaking details.
Former President Donald Trump spoke out against the investigation into his personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, after the FBI executed a search warrant at Giuliani's home and office as part of the probe into Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. CBS News contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discuss.
The White House is sticking by President Trump's wiretap allegations, raising tensions with FBI Director James Comey, who's asked the Justice Department to publicly reject the claim. The Washington Post's Amber Phillips discusses on CBSN.
The White House is sticking by President Trump's wiretap allegations, raising tensions with FBI Director James Comey, who's asked the Justice Department to publicly reject the claim. The Washington Post's Amber Phillips discusses on CBSN.
This week, the Trump administration signaled it would reverse President Obama's push to phase out the federal use of private prisons. Critics of private prisons point to reports that they perform worse than those run by the government. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Chicago city officials are promising change after the Justice Department released a scathing report criticizing the city's police department. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the details on the report, which accuses the department of a "pattern of excessive force."
The Department of Justice released results of an investigation into the Chicago police department. They found Chicago PD has systematically violated civil rights of blacks and used excessive force in general. Dan Isom, a retired chief of police for the City of St. Louis, joins CBSN with more on their findings.
After the deadly shooting of LaQuan McDonald in 2014, the Justice Department opened an investigation into the Chicago Police Department. During a press conference, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the investigation concluded that the Chicago police have exhibited a pattern of excessive abuse, violating the Fourth Amendment. Former Chicago police officer Dimitri Roberts discusses on CBSN.
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump said his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Hawaii is just beginning the recovery from a pair of massive storms that unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in parts of O'ahu and Maui over the past week, Gov. Josh Green said.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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 says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Newly released bodycam footage shows Justin Timberlake during his 2024 DWI arrest in New York. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Two pilots die after an Air Canada Express flight hits a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport; Trump calls off his Strait of Hormuz ultimatum.
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News on Monday. Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the war.
The Senate on Monday confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Parts of O'ahu and Maui were battered by a pair of massive storms, which the governor said had unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in certain areas. It caused the worst flooding in 20 years. Matt Gutman reports.