5/2/19: CBSN Evening News
Attorney General Barr skips House hearing on Mueller report; Museum exhibit honors Holocaust survivors.
Attorney General Barr skips House hearing on Mueller report; Museum exhibit honors Holocaust survivors.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Attorney General William Barr of breaking the law after he didn't show up to a House hearing on the Mueller report. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Pelosi accuses Barr of lying to Congress; Auschwitz exhibit reveals a brutal window into the Holocaust
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Attorney General William Barr lied to Congress. The Department of Justice pushed back, calling Pelosi's comments reckless and irresponsible. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Politico's Andrew Desiderio join CBSN with more.
McCarthy spoke with reporters after Barr declined to appear before a hearing convened by Nadler today
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Attorney General William Barr lied to Congress in earlier testimony. "Nobody is above the law," she said.
"The attorney general of the United States of America was not telling the truth to the Congress of the United States," Pelosi said of Barr's Senate testimony
The White House says President Trump is closely monitoring a "very serious situation" in Venezuela. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor, Anita Kumar; and Bloomberg national political reporter, Sahil Kapur, join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the country's ongoing turmoil and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump and Democratic leaders agreed on the cost of an infrastructure plan totaling $2 trillion over 25 years, with no indication how it will be paid for. The group will meet again in three weeks.
President Trump meets with top Democrats Tuesday morning for the first time in months. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer want to discuss a "big and bold" infrastructure bill. The talks could show whether any legislative compromise is possible before the 2020 election. Paula Reid reports.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the meeting "constructive," and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it "productive"
Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution to impeach President Trump before the release of the special counsel report
"Impeachment is one of the most divisive paths that we could go down in our country," Pelosi said
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged members of her caucus to pump the brakes on the question of impeaching President Trump. Her comments come as pressure grows within the House and from 2020 presidential candidates to begin proceedings. Politico's congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio joins CBSN to discuss Tuesday's headlines.
Democrats are divided on whether to move forward with impeachment proceedings for the president. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss what top Democrats are saying.
More Democrats are talking about impeaching President Trump, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged caution during a conference call with House Democrats Monday. Other Democrats, including some presidential candidates, say Congress has enough information to begin impeachment proceedings now. Nancy Cordes reports.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn't taking impeachment off the table in response to the Mueller report, but she's urging fellow Democrats to use caution. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan join CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss Pelosi's conference call Monday with Democrats.
The Justice Department said Friday a subpoena for the full, unredacted version of the Mueller report is "premature and unnecessary." Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join CBSN to discuss how both parties are responding to the report's release.
Top Democrats are putting the brakes on talk of impeachment, at least for now
President Trump is claiming victory after special counsel Robert Mueller's report was released Thursday. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, Republican political consultant Shermichael Singleton and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss the reaction to the report.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced it will be holding a rally near where the president is speaking Monday in support of Omar
Congresswoman's statement came hours after Nancy Pelosi said she's ordered extra protection for the Minnesota Democrat
Nancy Pelosi: The 2019 60 Minutes Interview; then, 60 Minutes goes behind the scenes on "Game of Thrones” and, the talent and mindset behind the Golden State Warriors' dynasty
The most powerful woman in American politics told "60 Minutes" that Republicans have an "ongoing theme" of trying to paint Democrats as fringe socialists
Hurricane Helene killed at least 116 people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Israel has killed many of Hezbollah's senior leaders with devastating strikes in Lebanon, but neither side appears ready to step back from the brink.
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
Hamas' leader in Lebanon is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah's longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
The house goes live on Oct. 3 and will be available for 25 total one-night stays, with a max of four people per stay.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Democrats believe political newcomer Janelle Stelson, a longtime local TV anchor, may be able to unseat six-term GOP Rep. Scott Perry.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a national parliamentary election, but it will struggle to find other parties willing to form a coalition government.
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Iran, which performs death sentences by hanging, rarely executes convicts in public.
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message" and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland add more in their "CBS Sunday Morning" conversation with Anthony Mason, discussing the success of their "Music of the Spheres" tour, their latest single, and why they plan to release only two more albums.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message" and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
The suspect in the second apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in a Florida courtroom Monday. Ryan Routh was already facing weapons charges, but has since been charged with trying to carry out the plot to shoot the former president. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland add more in their "CBS Sunday Morning" conversation with Anthony Mason, discussing the success of their "Music of the Spheres" tour, their latest single, and why they plan to release only two more albums.
About 45,000 dockworkers at ports across the U.S. are poised to go on strike as they demand significantly higher wages and job protections from automation. Peter S. Goodman, global economic correspondent for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the impending work stoppage.