CBS News' Herridge discusses FISA and Flynn on "The Takeout"
Catherine Herridge spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
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Mueller report fallout intensifies
The fight between Democrats in Congress and the White House is intensifying as lawmakers seek the redacted material from the Mueller report. A federal judge has also ordered new documents released in the case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
AG defends review of Mueller probe
Attorney General William Barr defended his review of how the Russia investigation began. He said it will focus on U.S. intelligence gathering on associates of the Trump campaign in 2016. Paula Reid reports.
GOP "quietly" wants Mueller to testify, too
Bloomberg News chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Attorney General WIlliam Barr's battle with Congress, the lifting of metal tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and trade talks with China ahead of the G20 summit.
Trump presents Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
President Trump presented the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to a number of officers from across the country in the White House East Room on Wednesday. It is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. Watch part of the ceremony here.
Trump orders intel community to cooperate with AG
President Trump ordered the intelligence community to cooperate with Attorney General William Barr's investigation into surveillance activities surrounding the 2016 campaign. CBS News' Fin Gomez joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump heads to Japan amid feud with Pelosi
President Trump is traveling to Japan for an official state visit as his war of words with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi escalates at home. He's also given Attorney General William Barr sweeping authority to review the origins of the Russia investigation. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump expands AG's power over classified info
A potential clash looms between Attorney General William Barr and U.S. intelligence agencies after Barr was given extraordinary leeway to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Mueller: Not an option to charge Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller stated his team did not have the option to charge President Trump with obstruction of justice because of Justice Department policy. However, Mueller made it clear he could not exonerate the President. CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains the implications of Mueller's remarks.
Barr responds to Mueller remarks
In an exclusive interview with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, Attorney General William Barr addressed Robert Mueller's remarks Wednesday, when the former special counsel said the Russia investigation did not clear the president. Barr says Mueller could have reached a decision on whether President Trump obstructed justice. Tune in to "CBS This Morning" on Friday, May 31, for the full report.
Barr on criticism he's protecting Trump
In an exclusive interview with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, Attorney General William Barr responded to criticism that he's enabling and protecting President Trump. The interview comes just one day after former special counsel Robert Mueller said the Russia investigation did not clear the president of suspected criminality. Tune in to "CBS This Morning" on Friday, May 31, for the full report.
Barr: Obama officials did not commit treason
President Trump said intelligence officials from the Obama administration illegally surveilled his campaign, and Attorney General William Barr agrees there was spying. But when asked by Jan Crawford if those officials committed treason, he said "no."
Barr: DOJ, Mueller sparred on legal analysis
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning," Attorney General William Barr says special counsel Robert Mueller could have said whether he believes President Trump committed a crime. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford traveled with Barr to Alaska, where he is listening to the unique concerns of native Alaskans. She pressed the attorney general on issues ranging from obstruction of the Russia investigation, to his review of how that probe began in 2016.
AG Barr on his reputation: "Everyone dies"
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning," Attorney General William Barr highlights why he opened an investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation. Barr tells CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford there is evidence that makes him believe senior government officials may have acted improperly to authorize surveillance of President Trump's 2016 campaign. He says that led to "spying" on the campaign.
Barr speaks in exclusive interview
Attorney General William Barr says special counsel Robert Mueller could have ruled on whether President Trump committed an obstruction of justice offense, but chose not to. Barr explained to CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford why he cleared the president. Crawford joined CBSN AM to discuss her interview.
Barr explains his differences with Mueller
Attorney General William Barr sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford for an exclusive interview, and explains why it was that special counsel Robert Mueller could not clear President Trump on obstruction, and Barr could.
William Barr interview
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller unpack the key moments from Attorney General William Barr's interview with CBS News.
Barr visits Alaska to highlight police crisis
Attorney General William Barr is taking a closer look at the problems plaguing some of the rest of the country and Alaska's senators urged him to visit. What he saw there prompted him to call public safety in much of the state an "emergency." Jan Crawford reports.
Democrats urge impeachment proceedings
While President Trump is in the U.K. for a state visit, Democrats are back home ramping up calls for impeachment. Also Monday, House Democrats threatened to hold both Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoenas for documents related to the Trump administration's controversial decision to add a question about U.S. citizenship to the 2020 census. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Tech giants could face antitrust crackdown
The U.S. government is planning an unprecedented review of the world's largest tech companies. Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are the likely targets of potential antitrust investigations. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
House Democrats plan contempt votes
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with the latest on House Democrats' plans to hold Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn in contempt of Congress related to their handling of the Mueller report.
DOJ agrees to turn over some Mueller evidence
Political reporter Julia Manchester from The Hill joined CBSN to discuss whether the Justice Department's deal with the House Judiciary Committee to turn over some evidence from the Mueller probe is a victory for Democrats.
Trump admin. to pursue adding citizenship question
Attorney General William Barr says he's found a path to legally include the citizenship question on the 2020 census. Ryan Grim, Washington bureau chief for the Intercept, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the legal options the Trump administration is weighing.
Citizenship question coming?
Attorney General William Barr said he sees a way to legally require 2020 census respondents to declare whether or not they are citizens, despite a Supreme Court ruling that forbade asking the question. CBS News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle joins CBSN from Washington to explain how it could happen.
Alex Acosta under fire over Epstein case
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is facing growing calls to resign over his involvement in arranging a plea deal for billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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