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Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
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Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
Two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who accused the Justice Department of providing Hunter Biden with special treatment are getting new jobs at the Treasury Department. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they will now "investigate the wrongdoing that's going on at the IRS." CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler were tapped by the treasury secretary to lead reform efforts at the IRS.
The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021.
The Justice Department on Monday released special counsel David Weiss' final report on his investigation into Hunter Biden. CBS News reporter Rob Legare has the latest.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
In one of the final major acts of his administration, President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 people's sentences and pardoned another 39. The White House said it is the largest single-day act of clemency in history. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
On Thursday, President Biden announced the largest number of commutations and clemencies ever granted in a single day. In addition to pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes, the president is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing blanket preemptive pardons to some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she would not "get ahead of the president" and added Mr. Biden was reviewing "other pardons and commutations."
President Biden is facing growing calls to issue more pardons following his controversial decision to grant one to his son Hunter. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is one of many making the demand. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, joins "America Decides" with the details.
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into the background of the potential next FBI director.
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join "America Decides" to weigh in.
It's been two days since President Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter, and the elder Biden has still not answered questions about the move. President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys cited the controversial pardon in a motion made public Tuesday to dismiss his criminal New York "hush money" case. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden did not offer more details on his reversal regarding a pardon for his son Hunter Biden. Zeke Miller, the chief White House correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBS News with more on Mr. Biden as his Africa trip continues.
President Biden does not comment on pardon for Hunter during address in Angola; Stowaway passenger on Delta flight in Paris to return to U.S. tomorrow.
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday at Angola's National Museum of Slavery in the nation's capital. Mr. Biden is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola and the first president to visit Sub-Saharan Africa since 2015. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has a preview of the president's address.
Some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, in fears that it could undermine trust in the court system. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
The fallout from President Biden's pardon for his son, Hunter, has followed the president on his trip to Angola where he's been peppered with questions about the move. Mr. Biden had previously said several times he wouldn't issue a pardon for his son, who was convicted of federal gun and drug charges and pleaded guilty to tax charges in California, but changed course last weekend. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
President Biden granted his son Hunter a "full and unconditional pardon" Sunday after the younger Biden was convicted in two separate criminal cases earlier this year. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to discuss the history and constitutionality of presidential pardons.
There's growing fallout from President Biden's decision to grant a "full and unconditional pardon" to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before he was due to be sentenced on federal gun and tax convictions. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis. Then, CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins with the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on gun and tax charges. Ed O'Keefe has details.
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what the moves say about Trump's foreign policy plans.
Shortly after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump turned to social media to tie it to the Jan. 6 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order preventing officials from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men held at an immigration detention center in Texas.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
President Trump was answering questions from reporters when an audience member collapsed.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order preventing officials from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men held at an immigration detention center in Texas.
The Office of Personnel Management estimates about 50,000 positions will ultimately be shifted to a new "at-will" status.
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, 34, landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy in the second wave of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
President Trump was answering questions from reporters when an audience member collapsed.
The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order preventing officials from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men held at an immigration detention center in Texas.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
The Office of Personnel Management estimates about 50,000 positions will ultimately be shifted to a new "at-will" status.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, 34, landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy in the second wave of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
The remains found at the site were wrapped in textiles and buried with honor, researchers said.
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
The Netflix limited series "Adolescence" centers on a young boy who commits an act of violence under the influence of misogynist content online. The show, which is set in the U.K., has reached 120 million views and started a global discussion.
With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about starring with Nicole Scherzinger in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
Staff at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare shared new details about the conditions of the six people who were wounded in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University. Two people were killed in the shooting, police said. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more on the investigation.
A federal judge on Friday denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' efforts to delay the start of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The music mogul has pleaded not guilty on all counts. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
The six people wounded in the mass shooting at Florida State University are expected to make a full recovery, the staff at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Kati Weis break down the new details released during the news conference.
New details have emerged about some of the victims in the Florida State University mass shooting. Two people were killed and six others were injured when a shooter opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, police said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the investigation.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio made comments on Friday about the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the war. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest on news from the White House.
President Trump plans to make building easier in areas where endangered species live. The move, which has concerned environmentalists, is part of the administration's efforts to deregulate policies that appear to hamper economic growth. Brett Hartl, director of government affairs at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins CBS News to discuss.
Staff at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare shared new details about the conditions of the six people who were wounded in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University. Two people were killed in the shooting, police said. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more on the investigation.
A federal judge on Friday denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' efforts to delay the start of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The music mogul has pleaded not guilty on all counts. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.