Judge temporarily halts order for ex-White House official to testify
The case could have implications for the impeachment inquiry against President Trump
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McGahn's case appealed after judge says he must comply with subpoena
On Monday, a federal judge rejected the administration's argument of absolute privilege, declaring "presidents are not kings"
Judge says former White House counsel must appear before Congress
The ruling, which the Justice Department will appeal, could affect other ex-Trump officials called to testify in the impeachment inquiry
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Emails reveals debate on Ukraine aid hold
An internal review by the White House uncovered emails showing acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney asking for legal justification for holding $400 million in military aid to Ukraine. The hold is at the center of House Democrats' investigation into whether the president should be impeached. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Rob Porter
The committee has questions about details raised in former special counsel Robert Mueller's report
House Democrats sue former White House counsel Don McGahn
The House Judiciary Committee is taking the president's former lawyer to court to compel him to testify
House panel is considering impeachment, court filing says
The committee wants the court to grant access to redacted parts of the Mueller report, including grand jury transcripts related to Don McGahn
Nadler talks next steps for McGahn subpoena
The House Judiciary chairman spoke about the next steps his committee will take to enforce its subpoena of former White House counsel Don McGahn
Nadler vows to enforce subpoena of former White House counsel
McGahn had previously defied a subpoena by the House panel after the White House blocked his testimony
Former Don McGahn aide blocked by White House from answering questions, House panel says
The House Judiciary Committee says the White House blocked Annie Donaldson from answering more than 200 questions
House to enforce subpoenas for Barr & McGahn
The full House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a civil contempt resolution to enforce the congressional subpoenas of Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBS News' Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the significance.
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.
Mexico offers concessions to avoid U.S. tariffs
CBS News has learned that Mexico has offered concessions to try and avoid President Trump's planned tariffs. CBS News' Nikole Killion and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
House to vote on holding Barr and McGahn in contempt
House Democrats are accusing Barr and McGahn of failing to comply with congressional subpoenas
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.
White House tells Hope Hicks not to give documents to House committee
Hicks has agreed to turn over some records from her time with the Trump campaign
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 to vote to hold Barr, McGahn in contempt next week
The House Judiciary Committee voted earlier this month to hold him in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with its subpoenas related to the Mueller report
Hope Hicks subpoenaed
A House committee subpoenaed former Trump aide Hope Hicks. It comes after former White House counsel Don McGahn failed to show up to a House hearing. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
House Judiciary subpoenas Hope Hicks and former McGahn aide
The subpoenas come as former White House counsel Don McGahn failed to show for a scheduled hearing
McGahn skips out on House Judiciary testimony
Former White House counsel Don McGahn refused to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on details uncovered by special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Committee Chair Jerry Nadler said Democrats plan to go to court to secure McGahn's testimony. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
House Judiciary meets as Don McGahn refuses to testify
Chairman Jerry Nadler has said if McGahn would be subject to contempt for not appearing
Nadler "expecting" Don McGahn to testify
Top Democrats are reacting to the White House's decision to tell former counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the response from top lawmakers and the rest of Monday's top political headlines.
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Election Day 2024 live updates as America awaits results
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
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Live House election results for 2024 races
Democrats and Republicans are vying to win control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election. Follow the results here as votes come in.
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Live Senate election results for 2024's high-stakes races
Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.
When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Tropical Storm Rafael gains steam as it heads for Cuba, Gulf of Mexico
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
What one stock market gauge is predicting about the presidential race
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
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Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
What one stock market gauge is predicting about the presidential race
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.
Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.
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Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Trump Media released earnings on Election Day. Here's what to know.
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Live Senate election results for 2024's high-stakes races
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Live House election results for 2024 races
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
Election day stress? Here are last-minute tips, according to experts
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
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4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
Finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize already brightening lives
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
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Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Cole Hauser on "Yellowstone" character
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
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4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
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Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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Milwaukee recounting some 2024 ballots
Officials in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, say they are restarting the count of around 31,000 ballots due to a closing seal issue in one of the voting machines. The recount could delay the state's results. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Latino voters could impact election results
Latino and other minority voters could help flip certain battleground states that are vital for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Soledad O'Brien and Ed O'Keefe break down the key voter demographics.
Immigration remains key voter issue
Immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained pivotal voting issues for many Americans participating in the 2024 elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how voters in border towns feel as Election Day continues.
Trump, Harris Election Day expectations
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent the last weeks of their campaigns reinforcing their political messages and appealing to undecided voters. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join CBS News with more on the final stage of the 2024 presidential race.
Update from 2024 battleground states
Thousands of voters headed to the polls on Election Day in Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia. CBS News' Lilia Luciano, Kris Van Cleave, Skyler Henry and Mark Strassmann report on voting in the battleground states.