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Hunter Biden's plea deal with federal prosecutors in a tax case fell apart Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane detail how it happened and how lawmakers are reacting on Capitol Hill.
A plea agreement between federal prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart Wednesday after the judge refused to sign off on a deal that would have seen the president's son enter guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges and enter a diversion program in lieu of pleading guilty to a felony gun possession count. After the deal collapsed, Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
A plea agreement between federal prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart Wednesday after the judge refused to sign off on a deal that would have seen the president's son enter guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges and enter a diversion program in lieu of pleading guilty to a felony gun possession count. After the deal collapsed, he entered a not guilty plea. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
A bipartisan "Sneakers Caucus" on Capitol Hill is aiming to bridge the political and generational divide through comfortable and fashionable footwear.
Hunter Biden's plea deal in a tax case was in jeopardy Wednesday after a judge expressed concerns and didn't immediately sign off on it. Under the agreement, Biden would have entered guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges and entered a diversion program in lieu of pleading guilty to a felony gun possession count. He would have likely avoided prison time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Thomas Dupree Jr., former deputy assistant attorney general, have the latest details and analysis of the case.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is ratcheting up the rhetoric over the House GOP's investigation into the Biden family's foreign business dealings. McCarthy spoke of an impeachment inquiry into the president Tuesday afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
The reaction to Israel's judicial overhaul has for months been loud, and at times chaotic, but that did not stop the country's right-wing government from approving the first phase of the plan Monday. The law limits the ability of Israel's Supreme Court to overturn government decisions, and public response has only intensified since Monday's vote. Steven Zipperstein, a professor in Jewish culture and history at Stanford University, joined CBS News to unpack the significance of the protests, and how they are affecting relations with the West.
The 10 alleged attacks by the German Shepherd took place over an approximately four-month period, according to federal documents.
President Biden signed a proclamation Tuesday to create a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. The Black teen was abducted and killed by White men in 1955 after being accused of whistling at a White woman. Smithsonian Institution secretary Lonnie Bunch III spoke with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about how Till's open casket funeral impacted the civil rights movement.
President Biden on Tuesday signed a proclamation creating the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. Till was a teenager when he was abducted and lynched by a group of white men in the 1950s. His mother pushed for her son's funeral services to keep the casket open so the world could see what happened to him. The incident helped spark the Civil Rights movement.
As the use of artificial intelligence, or A.I., soars, regulators are working to catch up with the fast-moving technology. On Friday, President Biden and leading A.I. developers announced a series of voluntary safeguards that developers would use going forward. Christina Ruffini has more.
President Biden delivered remarks at the Philadelphia Shipyard Thursday on the many ways he says his administration is delivering on its economic plan. The president touched on clean energy and continuing to create products made in America during his speech. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced efforts to crack down on surprise rental costs and "junk fees." Juliana Kaplan, senior labor and inequality reporter for Insider, joined CBS News to talk about what these fees are and what Biden's plan is an attempt to do.
A centerpiece of President Biden's signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, allows Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for seniors. Drug companies are fighting back in court, arguing the law violates their first and fifth constitutional rights. Health care attorney Harry Nelson joins CBS News to examine the legal battle.
The House Oversight Committee questioned IRS whistleblowers Wednesday over allegations the Biden family tried to improperly influence the IRS as it investigated Hunter Biden's tax case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge interviewed whistleblower Joseph Ziegler about the Biden case and has more.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday with relations between the U.S. and Israel seemingly at a crossroads over recent policy decisions by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and comments by several Democratic lawmakers. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
President Biden has been critical of some of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies.
President Biden on Tuesday met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House. Prior to the meeting, Mr. Biden announced he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit at a later time. Watch their remarks about the U.S.-Israel relationship.
In a phone call Monday, President Biden invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later this year. White House officials stress nothing has changed and that they remain concerned about some of the "extremist" activities of Netanyahu's cabinet. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the latest news from the White House.
It's being called the "hot labor summer." From Hollywood to hotels, workers have been walking off the job -- recent data from Cornell University shows around 119,000 U.S. workers were on strike as of May. Seth Harris, former acting U.S. Labor Secretary in 2013 under then-President Obama, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the recent wave of strikes and how increased strike activity could affect the economy.
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will headline an event in New Hampshire for the political group "No Labels" on Monday. The group is considering a third-party "unity ticket" in the 2024 presidential election. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to discuss if Manchin is a potential third-party contender for 2024, and how it could affect the chances for President Biden and Donald Trump.
We're learning more about how much money each presidential campaign has raised so far in the 2024 race, and whose finances are lagging behind. Candidates reported their fundraising numbers from April through June. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Fin Gómez and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley said on "The Takeout" that Biden must find a way to help borrowers: "It is very consequential. There is a great panic financial panic for borrowers."
President Biden said the initiative set a goal of pioneering new techniques and technologies "to make cancer removal more precise, accurate, successful."
Ernesto became the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season on Monday. Here's where it could be headed.
The Biden administration is planning to speed up the processing of asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Canada border in response to an unprecedented increase in migrant crossings there.
Cpl. Spencer Collart will be posthumously awarded the service's highest noncombat award: the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
UAW president Shawn Fain alleged the former president and Tesla CEO illegally threatened workers during their X interview.
A grand jury indicted police officer Connor Grubb on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault.
The Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by three presidents when the party gathers next week in Chicago.
The CDC now urges doctors to talk to their patients about options to relieve the pain of inserting IUDs.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing the same primary opponent from two years ago who came within 2,500 votes of her.
Here's how not knowing what your credit card interest rate is can hurt you financially.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
UAW president Shawn Fain alleged the former president and Tesla CEO illegally threatened workers during their X interview.
The Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by three presidents when the party gathers next week in Chicago.
Voters in Missouri and Arizona will weigh in on reproductive rights in November, as the states join a growing list with the issue on the ballot.
Here's how not knowing what your credit card interest rate is can hurt you financially.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
UAW president Shawn Fain alleged the former president and Tesla CEO illegally threatened workers during their X interview.
Home Depot said consumers are holding off on home purchases and renovation projects until mortgage rates come down.
Here's why Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has become so popular with homebuyers, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
Friday's speech will mark the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
The Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by three presidents when the party gathers next week in Chicago.
Voters in Missouri and Arizona will weigh in on reproductive rights in November, as the states join a growing list with the issue on the ballot.
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced she wants to fill the remainder of her mother's term.
The CDC now urges doctors to talk to their patients about options to relieve the pain of inserting IUDs.
Milk does a body good, right? Some researchers and doctors are challenging that idea. Here's what a nutrition expert says about the health benefits of dairy.
With medical devices, recalls are not always what they seem. In some recalls, including some of the most serious, the FDA and the manufacturers let doctors and hospitals continue to use the devices.
An HIV-positive trans woman whose life was transformed by her journey from New York City to San Francisco has dedicated herself to helping her community as the manager of clinical assistants and volunteers at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Cancer cases among men are expected to surge globally in the coming years, with an estimated 93% increase in deaths by 2050, according to a new study. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London in the star's first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna.
The Biden administration is planning to speed up the processing of asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Canada border in response to an unprecedented increase in migrant crossings there.
Ernesto became the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season on Monday. Here's where it could be headed.
The burial site is believed to contain the remains of the wealthiest and most important in society at the time.
Banksy images of animals have been discovered each morning since August 5, showing elephants, monkeys, a goat, a wolf, pelicans and other creatures.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London in the star's first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna.
Andra Day reunites with director Lee Daniels in their latest film, "The Deliverance." This thriller is inspired by true events and looks at the many complexities of generational trauma, faith and resilience.
Acclaimed actor and Grammy-winning singer Andra Day joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her latest project, "The Deliverance," a horror film inspired by a true story. Set to release in select theaters on August 16 and on Netflix on August 30, the film explores themes of darkness, possession and spiritual resilience.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
The family is demanding $3 million for Trump's use of "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his rallies.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.
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 historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creatures that predate dinosaurs – whose very blood has proved vital to keeping humans healthy by helping detect bacterial endotoxins. He talks with environmentalists about the decline in the horseshoe crab population, and with researchers who are pushing the pharmaceutical industry to switch its use of horseshoe crab blood with a synthetic alternative used in medical testing.
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains.
Investigators announced a major breakthrough in a decades old cold case on Tuesday, linking the 1986 killing of 19-year-old Cathy Small to William Suff, a serial killer previously convicted of 12 murders.
A grand jury indicted police officer Connor Grubb on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault.
Kylah Spring said in the video that Sophia Rosing hit her multiple times and kicked her in the stomach.
Mexican prosecutors now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada over.
A trial began Monday for a Kenyan cult leader charged with manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, was arrested last April after about 440 bodies were found in the remote Shakahola Forest. Mackenzie allegedly told his followers to stop eating in order to "meet Jesus."
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.
NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February.
NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest.
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 look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Four U.S. states -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut -- are holding primaries that may affect the balance of power and key dynamics in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Former Rep. George Santos was back in court in New York Tuesday for a hearing before his trial gets underway in September. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports on the latest questions regarding jury selection.
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder briefed reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday and provided more details on U.S. efforts to contain a wider conflict in the Middle East, including the recent deployment of a nuclear-powered submarine. Ryder also provided updates on Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
San Francisco is offering up to six months of free rent for businesses to move into empty storefronts downtown that lost tenants during the pandemic. Sarah Dennis Phillips, the executive director for San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, joins CBS News with more program details.
Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.