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Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges; Where Gloria Johnson stands on abortion, gun laws
Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges; Where Gloria Johnson stands on abortion, gun laws
President Biden's son, Hunter, has been indicted on three federal counts related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018, while he was a drug user, according to court filings. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report on the indictment.
Five former Memphis police officers involved in the beating death of Tyre Nichols now face federal charges for violating Nichols' civil rights. Earlier this year, the officers all pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree murder. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
The ruling is a win for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged Meadows along with former President Donald Trump and 17 others under Georgia's anti-racketeering law.
Lawrence Hecker, 91, faces felony counts of rape, kidnapping, aggravated crime against nature and theft.
Prosecutors plan to ask a grand jury to return an indictment against Hunter Biden by the end of September, according to a filing special counsel David Weiss made to a Delaware federal court on Wednesday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has details on the case.
In new court documents filed on Wednesday, special counsel David Weiss says he intends to indict Hunter Biden by the end of the month. The president's son is facing a possible felony related to gun possession, and he could face charges after a previous plea deal fell through in July. CBS News' Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
The first hearing in the Georgia election case is scheduled for Monday, when Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to present evidence supporting her belief that former President Trump and his codefendants interfered in the election. Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, is trying to get his case moved to federal court. Nicole D'Antonio reports.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia, igniting a new chapter in ongoing legal proceedings. Trump's surrender comes as nine of his co-defendants have turned themselves in this week, including his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Georgia.
Rudy Giuliani, former personal attorney for former President Donald Trump, surrendered in Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday to face racketeering charges in connection with alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Plus, a federal judge denied former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to delay his arrest in the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Fulton County.
Rudy Giuliani, the one-time personal attorney for former President Donald Trump, surrendered at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Wednesday to face 13 state felony counts charging him as part of an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. He was one of 19 people, included Trump, who have been indicted in the case. Trump is expected to surrender Thursday. Nikole Killion has more.
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to surrender Thursday at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The former president faces 13 charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
At the debate this week, voters want candidates to focus on making the case for themselves — not against Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proposed a March 4, 2024, start date for the trial against former President Donald Trump and 18 others for their alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare breaks down the timeline for the Georgia case and other trials involving Trump.
North Dakota Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his campaign and his work as governor. When asked what he thinks about GOP frontrunner and former President Donald Trump, he didn’t answer directly but says leadership on both sides of the aisle is lacking.
Georgia RICO convictions could result in prison time, fines or both, according to state law.
The 98-page indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, alleges a "criminal enterprise" involving former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. That includes some familiar names like Trump's former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Criminal defense attorney Don Samuel joins CBS News to unpack the legal case.
One of the 18 alleged co-conspirators is Trevian Kutti, a publicist who often posts pro-Trump sentiments on social media and once worked with Kanye West.
Unlike in his past three arraignments, Trump as well as the 18 people indicted as co-conspirators were given about 11 days to surrender in Georgia, where cameras are permitted in court.
Former President Donald Trump and 18 allies have until August 25 to surrender at a Georgia court after being indicted Monday on a total of 41 counts by a grand jury in Fulton County. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga, CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and CBS News election law contributor David Becker have the latest details on the case.
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has indicted former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates for election fraud, racketeering and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discusses why Trump and his co-defendants are being prosecuted under same RICO Act used against the Mafia.
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicted former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates, charging them with election fraud, racketeering and other counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election on Monday. The filing lists 41 total counts, including 13 against Trump, and notes there are 30 unindicted co-conspirators. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Atlanta on the charges Trump and his associates are facing.
The grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, could announce a new indictment against former President Donald Trump as early as Tuesday. The panel has been investigating the alleged efforts by Trump and his inner circle to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
The White Mississippi officers mocked two Black men with racial slurs throughout a 90-minute torture session, then devised a cover-up that included planting drugs and a gun, prosecutors say.
Former President Donald Trump is potentially facing a fourth indictment as Georgia prosecutors are expected to present findings over their investigation into 2020 election interference to a grand jury this week. And Hunter Biden's lawyers say they're still working to avoid a trial after his plea deal on tax and gun charges fell apart and a special counsel was appointed for his case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The White House confirmed Wednesday that President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, who's traveling with the president, brings us the latest details on Mr. Biden's diagnosis.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while campaigning in Nevada and was experiencing mild symptoms, the White House announced. Mr. Biden told reporters he "feels good" before boarding Air Force One. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. The White House released a statement saying the president is experiencing mild symptoms and is returning to Delaware to self-isolate. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins with more.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, forcing him to cancel a planned appearance at UnidosUS' Las Vegas conference. The cancellation comes as he faces fresh challenges from within his party. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief of USA Today, and Aaron Navarro, CBS News campaign reporter, join with the latest.
Former President Donald Trump took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday afternoon for a walkthrough before his address on Thursday, which will be Trump's first public speech since the assassination attempt against him last weekend. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.