3 companies charged with negligence in Southern California oil spill
The charge could cost each accused company millions of dollars.
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Lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The attorney general for Washington, D.C. has filed a civil lawsuit against far-right groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their roles in the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Attorney General Karl Racine joins CBSN to discuss the legal action.
House finds Meadows in contempt of Congress
The House has voted to hold former President Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the January 6 committee's investigation. The panel is expected to question more former Trump aides and allies this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill to discuss the latest.
Justice Department sues Texas over redistricting, alleging discrimination
The suit alleges that Texas has "again diluted the voting strength of minority Texans."
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting maps
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming the state's new voting district maps discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Kim Wehle, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore and the author of "How to Read the Constitution -- and Why," joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details of the lawsuit.
DOJ announces Texas redistricting lawsuit
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over GOP-approved redistricting maps that the department says discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Plus, the stock market bounces back as health experts find that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may not be as deadly. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Politico national correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Department of Justice closing Emmett Till investigation
The investigation was reopened after a 2017 book quoted Carolyn Bryant Donham as saying she lied when she claimed that Till grabbed her, whistled and made sexual advances.
Panel votes to hold ex-DOJ official in contempt
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is one step closer to holding another Trump ally in contempt. On Wednesday night, the panel voted unanimously to recommend contempt charges against former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM to talk about the committee's decision and why it's delaying a full House vote.
Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
Jan. 6 panel recommends contempt for Jeffrey Clark
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol advanced a measure to hold Jeffrey Clark in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena. However, the former Justice Department official may have one last chance to avoid potential prosecution. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details of the vote.
DOJ releases new January 6 insurrection videos
The Justice Department is releasing new videos related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the House panel investigating the insurrection plans to vote on holding another former Justice Department official in contempt of Congress. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Jeffrey Clark could face contempt charges
The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot will vote whether to hold former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark in contempt of Congress after Clark failed to cooperate with the panel's investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with more.
Notorious bank robber identified after 52 years
The heist is considered one of the biggest bank robberies in Cleveland, Ohio, history.
Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon is facing two criminal charges after defying subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Another Trump administration official could also soon be held in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports, and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the rest of the investigation.
Court blocks release of Trump documents
A federal appeals court is blocking a request for Trump White House documents from the House committee investigating the Capitol riot. The move allows former President Donald Trump's team to prepare an appeal. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN to discuss.
Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on two charges for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on this breaking news.
DOJ investigates wastewater in Alabama county
People living in Lowndes County, Alabama, have gotten sick with hookworm and other illnesses because of poor wastewater treatment systems. Now, the Department of Justice is investigating the county and the state to find out whether health departments have discriminated against Black residents. Kim Chandler, a reporter with The Associated Press, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging disabled people
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Uber for allegedly discriminating against disabled passengers by charging an extra fee if they take additional time to board vehicles. Uber says it has changed the policy but vowed to fight the suit. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has more.
DOJ sues Uber for overcharging disabled people
The lawsuit accuses Uber of charging disabled passengers with a fee should they need additional time to board vehicles.
Trump aides subpoenaed in Capitol riot probe
The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has issued a batch of subpoenas for former Trump advisers, including former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and senior adviser Stephen Miller. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN with more from Capitol Hill.
Chinese spy convicted in aviation espionage case
Yanjun Xu is the first Chinese intelligence officer ever to be extradited to the U.S.
GOP senators accuse military of "woke" agenda
Senate Republicans are questioning the United States' top military official over what they claim is a "woke" military agenda. Twelve Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley, arguing that the military is prioritizing adapting to climate change and fighting domestic extremism instead of maintaining a prepared force. CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more.
Justice Department to probe "digital redlining" in lending
Federal prosecutors will examine whether the algorithms banks use to approve a loan are discriminatory.
Montana man faces $9.9 million in fines for racist robocalls
The man made racist and harassing calls to people people about the murders of Mollie Tibbetts and Heather Heyer, as well as about various political campaigns.
ISIS accused of selling fake PPE online
Federal prosecutors say terror groups based in the Middle East are targeting American first responders in an online scam, according to a senior Department of Justice official. Catherine Herridge reports.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
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U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
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