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.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Body of missing girl found in New Jersey river after 2-day search, officials say
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
10 climbers, including famed mountaineer, dead in Pakistan avalanche
The 10-person expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite play "Crazy Love"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Laysla de Oliveira, Jill Wagner on "Lioness"
Actors Laysla de Oliveira and Jill Wagner are here to discuss the ongoing third season of the hit Paramount+ spy thriller "Lioness."
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"