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The House of Representatives is expected to deliver two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the latest efforts to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. immigration crisis.
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Monday after a two-week-long break with several priorities left to address, including aid to Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks the number of issues Congress hopes to tackle.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is looking to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and political strategists Hogan Gidley and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to examine if Johnson should be worried.
Judge in Trump "hush money" case sets April 15 trial date; Should House Speaker Johnson be worried about ouster threat?
Amid a divided Congress, the House Friday approved a $1.2 trillion government spending package, sending it to the Senate ahead of a midnight deadline in an effort to avoid a partial government shutdown. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Following the House's passage of a $1.2 trillion spending bill, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green of Georgia introduced a motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her opposition to a bill in the House that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban from U.S. app stores and web-hosting services. Greene said she thinks the current bill would lead to censorship overreaches.
Tuesday could be the day former President Donald Trump gains enough delegates to secure the Republican presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more.
President Biden criticized Republican lawmakers in his State of the Union address for rejecting a border security bill because they claimed it wasn't strict enough. "We can fight about the border or we can fix it," he said. "I'm ready to fix it. Send me the border bill now."
President Biden is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Union address Thursday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to unpack what Democrats and Republicans hope to hear in the speech.
Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee meeting on Wednesday where lawmakers were debating holding the president's son in criminal contempt of Congress. Then, after less than 30 minutes, he left. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion have more.
Law enforcement is looking into a string of swatting incidents targeting political figures on both sides of the aisle, including some involved in former President Donald Trump's legal cases. Samantha Vinograd, a security expert who has served under three presidents, joins CBS News to examine the risks the incidents pose.
It was roughly the eighth time she's been subjected to such an attempt, the conservative firebrand congresswoman from Georgia and local police say.
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was assured by House Speaker Mike Johnson that the process would move forward in committee.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects there will be enough bipartisan support for his proposed two-step plan to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down how many votes Johnson will need to get his plan through the House.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress, but her latest comments went too far for some of her colleagues.
A similar push led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene failed last week, when the House voted against moving forward on a censure resolution.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sought to censure Rashida Tlaib over her criticism of Israel. Another Democrat introduced a motion to censure Greene in retaliation.
Divisions have grown deeper among Republican lawmakers, particularly within the House Freedom Caucus, which recently voted to remove Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses how those tensions could affect legislation, including spending bills necessary to keep the government running.
House Republicans Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly had a testy exchange on the House floor earlier this week as Boebert tried to force a vote to impeach President Biden. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado introduced articles of impeachment against President Biden on Tuesday. The articles focused on the president's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and immigration. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The House voted to refer an impeachment resolution to two committees amid concerns by some Republicans that the effort was premature.
Representatives Marjorie Taylor Green and George Santos both turned up at protests outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Trump was arraigned and charged on Tuesday.
Greene and her supporters changed "U-S-A," while counter-protesters shouted "liar," a callback to when Greene shouted "liar" at President Biden during his State of the Union address this year.
After only two years in Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has accumulated power and landed on top committees. She remains a dangerous politician to some, a hero to others. Lesley Stahl reports.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The appeal asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.
The work never ends on a dairy farm. The job is "rewarding spiritually, not always financially," New York farmer Nate Chittenden says.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
The House Ethics Committee has released its long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Read the full report here.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Yana is estimated to have been only about one year old when she died. She weighs more than 397 pounds and measures about 4 feet and 200 centimeters long.
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
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.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in New York state court Monday. Prosecutors allege he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the back and leg in Manhattan earlier this month. Lilia Luciano has more.
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains behind bars after pleading not guilty to murder and terrorism charges Monday morning in New York. Luigi Mangione's lawyer argues that the multiple state and federal investigations conflict with his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Once a month, a pie slinger in Chicago sells pizza out of a truck in an alley. His thin crust pizza is so popular, it usually sells out within minutes — raising plenty of dough for a good cause. Charlie De Mar reports.
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For "Eye on America," Ash-har Quraishi has the inside story of how a public official in Atlanta stared down some of the world's most destructive cybercriminals.
CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members of the Hezbollah militia were turned into miniature bombs. Lesley Stahl spoke with two recently retired Israeli agents who spent years masterminding the plan.
With less than a month to go in his term, President Biden granted executive clemency to 37 of the country's 40 federal death row inmates. The move reduces their sentences to life without the possibility of parole and makes them immune to President-elect Trump's promise to resume federal executions. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Just before leaving Washington, D.C., for the holidays, the House Ethics Committee released a long-awaited and damning report on the conduct of former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.