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The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. CBSN contributors Leslie Sanchez, Molly Hooper and Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss what's next in the impeachment process.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a brief address from the floor of the House at the outset of debate over the two articles of impeachment. "Very sadly, now our founders' vision of a republic is under threat from actions from the White House," she said. "If we do not act now we would be derelict in our duty."
As the full House prepared to debate and vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump, one of his key Republican allies, Rep. Mark Meadows, told CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes that Democrats should drop their investigation.
The president also said he'll leave it up to Mitch McConnell to decide whether to call witnesses in the Senate trial.
CBS New legal analysts and constitutional law scholars Jonathan Turley and Kim Wehle join "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump.
In an extraordinary six-page letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Trump made his feelings known about impeachment and accused her of "declaring open war on American democracy." Ben Tracy reports.
Full House to begin vote on impeachment; Ducks in Kansas unhappy about winter weather
The House Rules Committee has voted along party lines 9 to 4 to adopt the rules governing floor debate for the impeachment of President Trump on Wednesday. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with all the details.
President Trump delivered a scathing letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday that accused her of subverting American democracy. The six-page letter came as House Democrats were laying down the groundwork before a vote to impeach the president. Major Garrett joins CBSN with a look.
In a six-page letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Trump vented his frustration about the impeachment process. It comes the day before he is likely to become the third president in history to be impeached. Major Garrett reports.
Trump argues against impeachment in new letter to Pelosi; Holiday festival lifting spirits months after Hurricane Dorian.
The day before he likely becomes only the third U.S. president in history to be impeached by the House, President Trump sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disputing the allegations "for the purpose of history and to put my thoughts on a permanent and indelible record." He reiterated his criticism of the impeachment process while meeting with the president of Guatemala.
Here are the highlights, analysis and a look ahead after a historic week in the nation's capital.
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to recap developments in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump during the second week of December.
The bill, which passed 230 to 192, is unlikely to move forward in the Senate
"These trailblazers are not to be messed with," Forbes says.
"President Trump has refrerred to the articles of impeachment being debated against him as ""impeachment lite."" CBS News' Nancy Cordes asked House Speaker Nancy Peolosi for a response, and why it was she accused the president of bribery but didn't include this charge in the articles. ""I'm not a lawyer,"" Pelosi retorted. "
The House Judiciary Committee is set to debate and markup the articles of impeachment against President Trump Wednesday evening, laying the groundwork for a full House vote impeachment vote that could possibly take place next week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest.
In the space of an hour, Pelosi oversaw the announcement of articles of impeachment and another on the trade deal
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, asked by CBS News' Nancy Cordes if it's difficult to defend President Trump while personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is in Ukraine conducting his own investigation, said it's "not difficult," and the president has done nothing that's impeachable. Giuliani, he said, is a citizen and that's "not the question" before Congress.
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an agreement had been reached on the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, CBS News' Nancy Cordes asked her whether it was a coincidence that the announcement came on the same day that articles of impeachment were announced against President Trump. "No, it's not a coincidence," Pelosi said. "It's just that as we get to the end of a session, there have to be some decisions made."
House Democrats announced they have reached a deal with the White House on the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. "This is a day we've all been working to and working for on the path to 'yes,'" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday. Watch the announcement.
House Democratic leaders announced a deal on a trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
White House officials working on the deal remain confident that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can be passed by the end of the year.
In a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, President Trump's legal counsel said the impeachment inquiry "has violated basic principles of due process and fundamental fairness." But the White House rejected the committee's invitation on Friday to participate in the hearings. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle talks to CBSN about what this means for the future of the impeachment process.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about the company's recent struggles, welcoming employee feedback and her vision for the future of the genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
The White House says three Americans have been released after being detained in China for years. Their release is part of an apparent prisoner swap, CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.
Lebanese residents celebrated the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal as some return to their homes after intense months of strikes. This comes as the U.S. celebrates the truce, and as President-elect Donald Trump takes credit for the major development in the Middle East. BBC News' Lina Sinjab has more from Beirut and CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports on Trump's team reaction.
President-elect Donald Trump's team has signed some critical documents to implement a transition with the current administration and several federal agencies. This comes as some of Trump's Cabinet picks report receiving threats to their homes. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
The Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal is taking hold and those affected in Israel and Lebanon are cautiously optimistic about what comes next. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from northern Israel and Hugo Bechega with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports from inside Beirut.
Millions of Americans are driving or flying to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations as parts of the U.S. prepare for wet conditions or more snow. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Atlanta's airport and Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.