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The Supreme Court will have to rule on several politically fraught cases very soon, all concerning former President Donald Trump. National Law Journal reporter Jimmy Hoover joins CBS News to analyze the stacked docket.
A new ProPublica report, finding Republican donor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew, is raising concerns on Capitol Hill and increasing calls for ethics reform for the nation's highest court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on reactions from lawmakers.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday responded to a report that he accepted several luxury trips from billionaire Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. Thomas said he did not believe that he had to disclose that the trips were paid for by Crow. Thomas said he will comply with new disclosure guidelines moving forward.
A report by the nonprofit news outlet ProPublica details years of luxury vacations taken by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas, paid for by a prominent Republican donor, Harlan Crow. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with details.
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol is set to release its final report, and has also released transcripts of its interviews with key witnesses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what we've learned from the transcripts.
The January 6 House select committee is holding its ninth public hearing Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed what the panel is expected to share, including potential testimony from Ginni Thomas.
Her husband was "completely unaware of my texts with Mark Meadows until this committee leaked them to the press while he was in a hospital bed fighting an infection," Ginni Thomas said.
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, voluntary testified before the House January 6 committee on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Aid underway as Ian causes devastation and death; Ginni Thomas testifies to Jan. 6 committee.
The House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is gearing up for its first public hearing in months on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what the panel is expected to present, including evidence obtained from the Secret Service. He also reports on the start of the trial for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and four associates on charges of seditious conspiracy.
Ginni Thomas, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife, texted links tied to QAnon to ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, according to former Jan. 6th staffer Denver Riggleman. Riggleman says her actions “should be an eye opener for everybody” https://cbsn.ws/3SCnWIB
The January 6 committee will reconvene Wednesday for its first hearing since July. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a preview of what likely will and won't be discussed as new allegations come forward.
Former January 6 committee staffer said his military intelligence training led him to wonder what Clarence Thomas knew of his wife’s actions around the 2020 Election.
A federal appeals court ruled the Justice Department can resume its investigation into classified records seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The move is a blow to Trump, who is also the focus of several other investigations. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the latest in the legal saga.
An appeals court ruled the DOJ can continue its use of classified documents seized at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Plus, the House select committee investigating Jan. 6 is resuming hearings next week and more Capitol riot defendants face a judge. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks it all down.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland says Newt Gingrich, Ginni Thomas and Mike Pence have relevant testimony and should appear before the Jan. 6 committee.
Members of the House January 6 select committee say they are considering a subpoena for Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, because of her work urging the Trump White House to pursue overturning the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more of what's next for the committee's investigation.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol says it plans to hear more testimony in the fall and could subpoena Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what's next for the committee and what's on the Senate's agenda ahead of its August recess.
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
President Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday, which could save consumers money at the pump amid rising inflation and gas prices. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's approach to the economy. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest from the January 6 committee.
The Jan. 6 committee says former Vice President Mike Pence was pressured to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the new findings and share why the committee is now looking to question the wife of a Supreme Court justice.
The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol shifted its focus to conservative lawyer John Eastman during its third hearing. Aides to former Vice President Mike Pence told the committee Thursday that Eastman pressured Pence to reject certification of the 2020 election. William Banks, a professor of law Emeritus at Syracuse University College of Law, joined CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss.
The committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol held its third public hearing Thursday, focusing on former President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election. A conservative lawyer gave powerful testimony warning that Trump and his allies present "a clear and present danger" in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Carter Evans on CBS News to break down the hearing.
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold its third public hearing Thursday, focusing on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to pressure Vice President Mike Pence into blocking the congressional certification of Joe Biden's election victory. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with a preview.
The House Jan. 6 committee will be exploring Eastman's role in trying to pressure Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject electors.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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 says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation process after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support among lawmakers for his confirmation. Margaret Talev, a contributor at Axios, joins CBS News with more. Also, Olivia Rinaldi reports on the Trump team reaction.
FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on why.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
A Louisiana judge has put a pause on the state's plan to have the Ten Commandments posted in public school classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on that and details on a vote to include bible teachings in Texas' K-5 curriculum.