SDNY drama: Who's in charge after DOJ's firing of U.S. attorney
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid breaks down the latest developments out of the Justice Department.
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CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid breaks down the latest developments out of the Justice Department.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Mark Warner that aired Sunday, June 21, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Warner said Berman's firing is part of a pattern in which the president ousts administration officials late on Friday nights.
Attorney General William Barr said earlier that Geoffrey Berman was stepping down — but Berman said "I have not resigned."
Attorney General William Barr issued a statement late Friday that Berman would be stepping down, Berman said "I have not resigned."
On Tuesday the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on police use of force and community relations. It comes as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to advance competing proposals for police reform. They are hoping to reach a bipartisan deal following weeks of demonstrations demanding change. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a preview of what to expect this week on Capitol Hill.
The executions of four inmates convicted of killing children will begin in mid-July.
The president had said he went to the underground bunker for an "inspection."
A growing chorus of military leaders are criticizing President Trump's handling of widespread protests and threats to militarize the response, as former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell endorses former Vice President Joe Biden. Attorney General William Barr is doubling down on the decision to use force to clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Park near the White House ahead of Mr. Trump's visit to a nearby church. Ben Tracy reports.
This week we sat down with Attorney General William Barr, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
The attorney general discusses racism in the United States and conflicting reports surrounding peaceful protests in D.C.
In an attempt to satisfy Mr. Trump's demand, Esper and Milley used the call with the governors later that morning to implore them to call up the National Guard in their own states, the official said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sat down with Attorney General William Barr, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Scott Gottlieb
oday on "Face the Nation," as Americans push to end the racial divide, there is frustration and lack of unity between the people and our leaders on how to get there.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Attorney General William Barr that aired Sunday, June 7, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Barr said that active-duty troops have been sent to U.S. cities and states before, including twice while he was attorney general in the early 90s.
House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding answers after unidentified officers were pictured during peaceful protests in the nation's capital. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN to discuss why the letter was sent and why police identification is so important.
Attorney General Bill Barr, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
"I made the decision that we would try to move our perimeter northward by a block," Barr said at a news conference.
President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Protesters in front of the White House on Monday were pushed out of the area before Trump visited nearby St. John's Church.
In a speech condemning violence and looting that's taken place along with peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd, President Trump suggested sending in military troops. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to explain the history of the Insurrection Act, which deals with using armed forces at the state level, and legal context surrounding recent events.
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
Attorney General William Barr claimed Saturday that "in many places" protests are being led by "far-left extremists." He said federal authorities will be helping local authorities enforce enforcement.
U.S. Attorney John Bash is the top federal prosecutor in the Western District of Texas.