DOJ declines to charge officers in Tamir Rice case
The DOJ said video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened.
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How did SolarWinds hack go undetected?
The massive data breach of the software company SolarWinds, which left government agencies like the Treasury and Defense departments vulnerable to suspected Russian hackers, went undetected for at least nine months. Hitesh Shesh, president and CEO of the cybersecurity threat detection company Vectra, joins CBSN to discuss what we know so far.
Couple hid in church to avoid deportation
Oneita and Clive Thompson are celebrating freedom after spending 843 days in hiding to avoid deportation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it will no longer seek removal of the couple, who have five children. The Thompsons join CBSN to share their story.
Walmart sued for allegedly fueling opioid crisis
The retailer failed to report suspicious prescriptions and pressured its pharmacists to churn out orders, feds charge.
How Biden administration could respond to Hunter Biden probe
New revelations about a federal investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes and business dealings are raising new questions about how the incoming Biden administration will deal with the matter. Meantime, news that Attorney General William Barr kept investigations out of the public drew harsh criticism from President Trump. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Brandon Bernard executed for role in 1999 murder of couple
Brandon Bernard was executed Thursday for his involvement in a 1999 murder, despite pleas for a commutation from former jurors, criminal justice advocates and celebrities.
Progressives eye Biden's Cabinet and agenda
Hunter Biden has confirmed he's under federal investigation over his taxes. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet selections are coming into sharper focus. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.
DOJ sues Alabama over violent prison conditions
The Justice Department said the state is failing to protect male inmates from inmate-on-inmate violence and excessive force at the hands of prison staff.
Justice Dept. investigates Ohio shooting
The Justice Department is investigating the shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old Black man, by a deputy in Columbus, Ohio. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest on the case.
DOJ investigates Casey Goodson shooting
The family of Casey Goodson Jr. says the 23-year-old was a law-abiding citizen who was wrongfully shot by a police officer while he was entering his home, and died in his kitchen in front of horrified family members. But authorities say he was seen waving his gun at an officer moments before, and refused commands to lay it down. Jeff Pegues has more.
Biden calls on Congress to pass stimulus
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to quickly pass another round of pandemic aid to the country. CBS News' Natalie Brand spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how the Biden transition team is preparing for their administration and trying to push policy from the outside.
Feds say Facebook's hiring discriminated against Americans
Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges.
Brandon Bernard makes death row appeal
After a 17-year hiatus in executing federal inmates, President Trump's Justice Department has executed eight federal inmates in 2020, and four more men and one woman are set to die before Inauguration Day. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud looks at the public push to stop one execution scheduled for next week.
Barr: No evidence of widespread voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr publicly broke from President Trump in saying there has been no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Barr's comments, in an interview with the Associated Press, came as President Trump continues to push baseless claims of fraud. AP Justice Department reporter Michael Balsamo, who conducted the interview with Barr, joined to CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss his reporting.
Feds probe possible bribery-for-pardon scheme
The Justice Department is investigating whether White House officials may have been potentially bribed in exchange for pardons. President Trump called the investigation "Fake News." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the documents unsealed by a judge.
Potential "bribery-for-pardon" scheme under investigation by DOJ
The Justice Department is investigating a bribery scheme that directed money to the White House or used political contributions in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Attorney General William Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Critics condemn Trump for pardoning Flynn
Several top Democrats slammed President Trump for pardoning former national security adviser Michael Flynn while many Republicans praised the controversial move. Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI about his conversations with top Russian diplomats during the 2016 election. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to explain the latest developments and what's next for Flynn.
Justice Department appeals ruling in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Substituting the United States for Trump would leave taxpayers responsible for any payout in the case.
DOJ says mental health policies at Mass. prisons violate Constitution
"As a result of these failures and conditions, prisoners in mental health crisis have engaged in self-harm and have died or seriously injured themselves while on mental health watch," the Justice Department said.
2019 was deadliest on record for hate crimes
Newly released data from the FBI shows hate crimes hit record levels in the U.S. last year. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the details.
Barr gives boost to Trump's baseless claims
Attorney General William Barr has given President Trump's unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud a boost by allowing prosecutors to go around long-standing policies to investigate allegations of fraud. Judges in Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already rejected lawsuits backed by the Trump campaign, saying they presented no serious evidence. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN AM to discuss the campaign's legal strategy.
Feds seize stolen bitcoin worth more than $1 billion
Justice Department officials say it is the "largest seizure of cryptocurrency" in history.
Man sentenced to 25 years for setting fire to 3 Baptist churches
The Department of Justice said the 23-year-old burned the predominantly African American churches "because of the religious character of these buildings, in an effort to raise his profile as a 'Black metal' musician."
U.S. charges 8 alleged Chinese agents in repatriation scheme
The eight individuals allegedly stalked and harassed a Chinese citizen living in New Jersey in an attempt to force him to return to China.
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