Representative Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend granted immunity in sex trafficking probe
The woman testified in front of a federal grand jury last week hearing evidence in the Gaetz investigation.
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Representative Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend testifies before grand jury in Orlando
Gaetz is under investigation for sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.
Liz Cheney may be challenged by Trump-backed candidate
Wyoming House Representative Liz Cheney will likely be challenged ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, as former president Trump has been vetting candidates to unseat the Republican congresswoman. The two have been at odds ever since Cheney voted to impeach Trump after January 6. Politics and policy reporter for WyoFile Nick Reynolds joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Analysis: Matt Gaetz investigation
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is facing new scrutiny as federal prosecutors launch an obstruction of justice investigation against him. Gaetz is already accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl and paying for sex. Matt Dixon, Politico's Florida bureau chief, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss where things stand and who is cooperating with investigators.
D.C. roundup: Infrastructure and Fauci's emails
Recently published emails to and from Dr. Anthony Fauci shed light on the U.S. response in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, as well as the latest on infrastructure negotiations, and the investigation involving Florida GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Matt Gaetz under federal investigation
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Matt Gaetz after one of his former associates pleaded guilty to violating federal sex-trafficking laws. Politico national politics reporter Marc Caputo joins CBSN to discuss whether Gaetz's ex-girlfriend is cooperating with investigators, his tour with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Florida Republican's relationship with Governor Ron DeSantis.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to child sex trafficking
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and political ally to Congressman Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and other charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Matt Gaetz associate pleads guilty in federal sex trafficking case
Joel Greenberg, a former county tax collector, pleaded guilty to charges including sex trafficking with a child and wire fraud.
Plea deal for associate of Matt Gaetz
A former associate of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty today to multiple federal charges including child sex trafficking and cooperate with investigators. Gaetz says this case has nothing to do with him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with more details.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's associate to plead guilty
The man who Rep. Matt Gaetz has called his wingman is expected to plead guilty to six federal charges, ranging from child sex trafficking to wire fraud. Nikole Killion reports on the status of his case and how it may relate back to the Florida congressman.
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Gaetz's associate accepts plea deal
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz's friend Joel Greenberg has accepted a plea deal on charges involved child trafficking and pledged to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Gaetz has denied wrongdoing. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the latest, and Politico's Florida bureau chief Matt Dixon joins CBSN to discuss the potential fallout.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg signs guilty plea agreement
The agreement includes a clause stipulating that Greenberg will cooperate with the U.S. government in other investigations.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty
Joel Greenberg, a close associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, has pleaded guilty to several crimes, including paying for sex with a minor, and is cooperating with federal investigators. Major Garrett has more.
Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty
Joel Greenberg, an associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges. He is accused of sex trafficking.
Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.
House GOP Q1 fundraising haul
CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns about how individual donors are driving major fundraising hauls for House Republicans.
Do House committees matter anymore?
Representative Matt Gaetz could become the next member to lose committee posts.
New details about Gaetz's Bahamas trip
Prosecutors are continuing to investigate Florida Representative Matt Gaetz for federal sex crimes, and the details of a 2018 trip to the Bahamas could be crucial to their probe. The Republican is accused of violating sex trafficking laws and having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage girl. Gaetz denies all allegations, and last week called them quote "wild conspiracy theories." Marc Caputo, a national political reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Matt Gaetz
The committee also opened a probe into Republican Congressman Tom Reed, who faces a sexual misconduct allegation.
Potentially more legal issues for Rep. Gaetz
A new report could add to the mounting legal troubles facing Rep. Matt Gaetz . It comes as a close associate may be striking a plea deal. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Associate of Matt Gaetz expected to plead guilty, lawyers say
Fritz Scheller, an attorney for Joel Greenberg, said Thursday "I'm sure Matt Gaetz is not feeling very comfortable today."
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Sources: Gaetz trip to Bahamas part of federal probe into sex trafficking
Investigators are trying to determine if escorts were illegally trafficked for the purpose of sex with the congressman, sources say.
Sources: Matt Gaetz associate paid for escorts on trip
CBS News has learned that investigators are looking into a trip Congressman Matt Gaetz took to the Bahamas with a hand surgeon and marijuana entrepreneur. Major Garrett reports.
Poll: After debate, higher numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane Beryl nears Caribbean islands as Category 4 storm
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Justice Department presents plea deal to Boeing
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
Gov. Wes Moore says "I will not" seek 2024 Democratic nomination
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
Family of 13-year-old killed in police shooting demands accountability
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
U.S. Olympics gymnastics team set as Simone Biles secures third trip
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
The lasting toll of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
A look back at 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley's coverage of combat veterans overseas and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on their families when they return home.
Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast
Beryl is the first hurricane in more than fifty years to appear before July 4th in the Atlantic basin.
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Here's how much Americans say they need to earn to live comfortably
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
U.S. Olympics gymnastics team set as Simone Biles secures third trip
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Justice Department presents plea deal to Boeing
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
Family of 13-year-old killed in police shooting demands accountability
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
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Here's how much Americans say they need to earn to live comfortably
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
How ratings for first presidential debate of 2024 compare with past
Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.
CDK cyberattack outage could lead to 100,000 fewer cars sold in June, experts say
CDK outage forecast to slow auto sales by 7.2% in June, pushing demand into July.
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Republican, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Transcript: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
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Face mask effectiveness: What science knows now
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
Redefining old age
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits. (This story was originally broadcast on February 18, 2024.)
After she was given 24 hours to live, a rare transplant saved her life
Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
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North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
France's far right takes lead in first round of high-stakes elections
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
USS Carney returns from a Middle East deployment unlike any other
For the destroyer's crew, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who launched drones and missiles from Yemen in support of Hamas.
Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria, officials say
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Hurricane Beryl nears Caribbean islands as Category 4 storm
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
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Rediscovering Paul McCartney's photos of The Beatles' 1964 invasion
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Rediscovering the photos of Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney recently uncovered photographs he'd thought were lost – ones he took during The Beatles' first tour of America in 1964. The pictures – candid shots from the vantage point of newly-anointed superstars – are the basis of the book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Correspondent Anthony Mason gets a private tour with McCartney, who talks about documenting the astonishing welcome that the "lads from Liverpool" received in the U.S. (An earlier version of this story was broadcast on June 18, 2023.)
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including comic actor Martin Mull.
The origins of breaking, the newest Olympic sport
Breaking (or breakdancing), an acrobatic dance style with its roots in New York's hip hop culture, is making its Olympic debut in this year's Summer Games in Paris. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo (a.k.a. B-Boy Victor), who will be competing for breaking gold; and with founding members of the b-boy group New York City Breakers, who came up with some of the sport's original moves in the Bronx back in the late 1970s and early '80s.
The timeless fashion style of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
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The barcode marks its 50th anniversary
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon confirm service outages for customers abroad
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Baseus power banks recalled after dozens of fires, 13 burn injuries
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.
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Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
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Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
Teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy late Friday night following a chase in Utica, New York, after the teen displayed what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Michael George has the latest.
Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
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NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
Starliner trip home from ISS delayed
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
Spacewalk scrubbed; Starliner return delayed
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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6/30: The Takeout: Steven Brill
Author and journalist Steven Brill joins "The Takeout" to discuss the real-world dangers of disinformation and his work to combat it. Brill discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, and whether truth can win out in the modern media landscape.
Advocates warn about Mpox at end of Pride Month
Celebrations across the country are marking the end of Pride Month. Advocates are using the opportunity to warn about Mpox in the hopes of avoiding a breakout similar to the one in 2022. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
6/30/2024: The Heritage War; The Air We Breathe; The Mismatch
First, Ukraine accuses Russia of looting museums. Then, how air systems can curb viruses’ spread. And, a sports betting boom fuels addiction concern.
Mt. Vernon caretakers make sweet discovery
Caretakers at George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate stumbled on nearly three dozen glass bottles filled with cherries and berries from the founding father's plantation. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Summer travel rush picks up for July 4
The TSA has seen six of its busiest days in history just this June. Now, with Independence Day approaching, another surge of travelers is expected. Adam Yamaguchi reports.