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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and ranking Republican Devin Nunes gave opening statements Tuesday afternoon during the third day of public impeachment hearings. They spoke before lawmakers heard testimony from Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, and Tim Morrison, the departing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council. Watch their opening statements.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and ranking Republican Devin Nunes made closing remarks Tuesday following the testimony of Jennifer Williams and Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who were on the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukraine's president.
Republican Representative Chris Stewart asked Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman on Tuesday about a moment earlier in the hearing in which he reminded Devin Nunes to call him "lieutenant colonel" rather than "mister," and asked if he always insists civilians call him by his rank.
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, and Steve Castor, senior investigative counsel for Republicans on the panel, questioned Jennifer Williams and Alexander Vindman on Tuesday in the third day of public impeachment hearings. Williams is Vice President Mike Pence's special adviser for Europe and Russia and Vindman is the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council.
Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, asked Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman on Tuesday to identify intelligence community officials with whom he discussed President Trump's July 25 call. Chairman Adam Schiff interrupted Nunes' questioning to curtail the apparent attempt to get Vindman to name the whistleblower.
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, slammed the media Tuesday during the third day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry. He criticized press coverage of last week's hearings and of the Russia investigation. Watch his opening statement.
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said little about Tuesday's witnesses in his opening statement, and instead began by criticizing the media and its coverage of last week's hearings. Nunes compared media coverage of the impeachment inquiry to coverage of the Russia investigation.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified Friday in the impeachment inquiry
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, and Steve Castor, senior investigative counsel for Republicans on the panel, questioned former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch during the second day of public impeachment hearings. Watch the full line of questioning.
During the second day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, California Congressman Devin Nunes said the Intelligence Committee has become the "House Impeachment Committee" and that the Subcommittee on Human Resources seemed like a "more appropriate" setting for former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch's testimony.
"I'm not here to take one side or the other," said William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, as he answered a second round of questions from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, ranking Republican Devin Nunes and fellow Republican Jim Jordan. They focused on President Trump's interest in having Ukraine investigate Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, and counsel Steve Castor spent 45 minutes questioning the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, William Taylor, and State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent in the first day of public impeachment hearings. Watch this full portion of the hearing.
California Representative Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, called the impeachment inquiry "a carefully orchestrated media smear campaign." He said Wednesday that no hearings should take place at all until three questions are answered. Watch his opening statement in the first public impeachment hearing.
An attorney for the whistleblower wrote in the letter shared with CBS News that the call to publicly identify the whistleblower will "fundamentally harm a process that took decades to build"
Jordan will replace Congressman Rick Crawford on the House Intelligence Committee
Republican Rep. Devin Nunes gave a statement at the beginning of the House Intelligence Committee hearing on Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Nunes said: "There is collusion in plain sight. Collusion between Russia and the Democratic party. This hearing is a political theater. It is a Hail Mary attempt to convince the American people that collusion is real and that it's concealed in the report."
Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Devin Nunes say they want "all materials, regardless of form and classification" from Mueller
President Trump is accusing Facebook and Twitter of being biased against the conservative voting base. This comes after White House social media director Dan Scavino Jr. was briefly blocked on Facebook. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with details.
House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes is suing Twitter for $250 million
Republican Rep. Devin Nunes is suing Twitter and several of its users for more than $250 million. In a complaint obtained by Fox News, Nunes accuses Twitter of "shadow-banning conservatives" and "knowingly hosting and monetizing content that is clearly abusive, hateful and defamatory." Ed O’Keefe reports.
Accuses the social media giant of defamation, negligence and "shadow banning" conservatives; Twitter has denied that in the past
Congressional leaders will face a pivotal choice about the committee's membership and its mandate. Both may determine its reputation and define its character for years to come
These are the transcripts of witnesses interviewed by the committee over the course of its year-long Russia investigation
Nunes said he would make transcripts available from the House Intelligence Committee in the spirit of "full transparency"
President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani says he's "more optimistic" about President Trump sitting down for an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller. While speaking to CBS News chief white house correspondent Major Garrett, Giuliani put the odds of a presidential interview at 50/50. Politico magazine editor-in-chief Blake Hounshell joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political news.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
A Virginia family had an unexpected visitor come down their chimney this week.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up about living their dream and keeping a holiday classic alive.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Chicago-based chef Rick Bayless has spent decades traveling to Mexico, bringing the flavors and traditions back to the United States. He's written nine cookbooks and hosted a PBS cooking show, while his restaurants have earned culinary honors, including Michelin stars. Now, on a special holiday edition of the Dish, Bayless opens up about his annual tradition of spending Christmas in Mexico.
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "We Could Have This."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "The Christmas Song."
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, "Ben Folds Five," before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he's recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, "Sleigher," featuring a mix of original songs and reimagined classics. Now from "Sleigher," here is Ben Folds with "Me And Maurice."
Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.