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Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday announced the appointment of Robert Hur as special counsel to oversee the investigation into classified documents found at the former office and home of President Biden. The announcement came hours after the White House acknowledged a small number of classified documents were found in Mr. Biden’s garage in Delaware. Adriana Diaz reports.
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and home raises questions about the Justice Department. He spoke with Major Garrett for the upcoming episode of "The Takeout." Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to break down where the investigation stands now that Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Richard Hur as special counsel to oversee the investigation into classified materials found at President Biden's home and former office. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Red and Blue" with the latest on this developing story.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has named Robert Hur as a special counsel to oversee an investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and private residence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join us with their reactions.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has named Robert Hur as a special counsel to oversee an investigation into documents with classified markings found at President Biden's former office and private residence. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has been following this story and joins us to discuss the latest.
Hur served as the top federal prosecutor for Maryland from 2018 to 2021, having been appointed to the role by Trump and unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to lead the investigation into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former D.C. office and his Wilmington home. Watch Garland's full statement and CBS News analysis in this Special Report anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
More documents with classified markings have been discovered by Biden aides at a second location, after CBS News first reported that about 10 such documents were found at the president's former office. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what we know about the new documents.
CBS News has learned that more classified documents were found in at least one additional location associated with President Biden. The White House did not disclose the information until Monday after requests from CBS News. Adriana Diaz reports.
Former Vice President Mike Pence sat down with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss a possible 2024 presidential run. He also weighed in on how his staff store documents.
CBS News has learned that more documents marked classified from President Biden's tenure as vice president were discovered in at least one additional location. The revelation follows the initial discovery of roughly 10 classified documents in November at the Penn Biden Center. Adriana Diaz reports.
An additional group of documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden's time as vice president have been found in at least one more location. Lawyers for Mr. Biden found the first batch of about 10 documents at a private office in Washington, D.C., in November. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" with the breaking news.
The discovery was made after Biden's lawyers found roughly 10 classified documents at the Penn Biden Center in early November.
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us to discuss former Vice President Mike Pence's comments slamming the Department of Justice in the wake of the Biden documents controversy. Gomez also shares what President Biden has said about the documents, and he previews today's "Red & Blue" show.
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins us to discuss how the White House is responding to the Federal Aviation Administration system outage, which caused widespread flight delays. She also shares how President Biden has responded so far to the controversy surrounding documents found at his former office.
The Republican-led House of Representatives passed a new rules package with several concessions that are raising some concerns in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the deals made by Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
President Biden responded on Tuesday to the discovery of documents marked classified in an office he once used. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discussed the latest developments as well as how the White House is responding to a FAA system outage that affected flights across the U.S.
Mike Pence is promoting his new book amid speculation that he might be weighing a presidential bid. He sat down for an interview with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, who joins "CBS News Mornings" to share parts of their conversation including what Pence told him about a potential 2024 run.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee says it will investigate the documents marked confidential that were found at President Biden's former office at a think tank. Mr. Biden says he was "surprised" to learn of the discovery. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" to share explain what the investigation could entail.
President Biden says he was "surprised" documents marked classified were found at a former office. He said his attorneys "followed protocol" by reporting the discovery right away. The DOJ is investigating. Australian Cardinal George Pell whose conviction on child abuse charges was later overturned — has died at 81 after hip surgery in Rome. And the Golden Globes were back on the airwaves — and "The Fabelmans" took home the award for best drama motion picture.
President Biden is commenting for the first time since CBS News learned roughly 10 documents marked classified were found at his former office in Washington. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports, and national security attorney Mark Zaid joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the legal ramifications.
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke to CBS News about the classified documents which were discovered in a former private office of President Biden. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Republican lawmakers are demanding answers after CBS News reported that roughly 10 documents that were marked as classified were found in a building where President Biden had an office following his vice presidency. The documents were from when Mr. Biden was vice president. Adriana Diaz reports.
The North American Leaders Summit in Mexico City came to an end Tuesday, during which President Biden met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from the summit.
CBS News has learned those documents were marked with varying levels of classification including some that were designated highly classified.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia's Kursk region has seen Kyiv's forces seize scores of villages in what has become the largest incursion into Russia since World War II.
The investigation into Matthew Perry's death has led to criminal charges against two doctors and a woman known as LA's "Ketamine Queen."
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident at Naval Air Station Fallon Wednesday night, police in Reno, Nevada said. Fallon is about 60 miles east of Reno.
Victor Martinez Hernandez was taken into custody in June at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The escaped killer of a one-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon Wednesday night, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Bewildered by rusty-looking stains on your white clothing this summer? The likely culprit is an ingredient found in over 600 sunscreen products.
The Gold Over America Tour will make stops in 30 cities across the U.S. Here is where tickets are the cheapest.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with the bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on some issues have evolved in the past four years since her first run for the presidency.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with the bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, becomes Thailand's third leader from the Shinawatra family.
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia's Kursk region has seen Kyiv's forces seize scores of villages in what has become the largest incursion into Russia since World War II.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
Taylor Swift fans attending her Thursday concert in London's Wembley Stadium were subjected to extra security measures in response to the cancellation last week of her three Vienna concerts after Austrian investigators foiled an alleged terror plot there. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour resumed in London after her concerts in Vienna were canceled because of an alleged terror plot.
Award-winning actor Christine Baranski, who just earned her 16th Emmy nomination for "The Gilded Age," joins "CBS Mornings." Baranski talked about how she seamlessly transitions from sassy and snobby to vulnerable within a single scene.
John Cena stars alongside Awkwafina in the new comedy action film "Jackpot!" on Amazon Prime. As he announces his retirement from WWE after over two decades, Cena discusses his varied career — from acting and rapping to being a best-selling author and Mandarin speaker.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has 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.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
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 escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The defendants, which includes two doctors and Perry's personal assistant, were federally charged with distributing the ketamine that contributed to Perry's death. According to prosecutors, Perry's personal assistant admitted to giving him multiple ketamine injections on the day of his death. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
Five people are facing criminal charges in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Among them are his personal assistant and two doctors. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has the details.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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.
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 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.
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."
Five people have been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The defendants, which includes two doctors and Perry's personal assistant, were federally charged with distributing the ketamine that contributed to Perry's death. According to prosecutors, Perry's personal assistant admitted to giving him multiple ketamine injections on the day of his death. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
Republicans have held firm control of the U.S. House since the 2022 midterm elections, but the tide may soon be turning this November. Down-ballot elections in two prominent blue states, New York and California, could see seats on both parties flip. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced lower costs for 10 prescription drugs following the first-ever round of price negotiations between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to dive into the price cuts.
Thursday marks three years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. And at Bagram Airbase, once the center of America's war to unseat the Taliban and topple al-Qaeda, the Taliban held a parade showcasing abandoned U.S. and NATO military hardware. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss the current state of the country and some of the major changes since the U.S. left.