House GOP seeks special counsel's Biden interviews
The GOP chairmen of the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees have requested transcripts, audio and video recordings related to the special counsel's investigation.
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Austin cancels trip abroad; still in hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers as he remains in the hospital for what the Pentagon is saying is an "emergent bladder issue." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Morell: Biden needs to issue a "full-throated apology"
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell tells "Face the Nation" that President Biden needs to issue a "full-throated apology" in his handling of classified documents as outlined in special counsel Robert Hur's report. Plus, former top counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security and CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd says it is Mr. Biden's "responsibility to ensure that this does not happen again."
Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer: Hur report "shoddy work product"
President Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer tells "Face the Nation" that special counsel Robert Hur's report about Mr. Biden's handling of classified documents "went off the rails." Bauer said he was in the room during the questioning and Mr. Biden does not have memory problems, but rather Hur asked "bad questions."
Fallout from special counsel report continues
The controversial report from Republican special counsel Robert Hur has sparked new debate about President Biden's age and his decision to seek reelection. In his report, Hur recommended no criminal prosecution regarding President Biden's retention of classified documents, but he did refer to the president's memory at least nine times, describing him as a "well meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Breaking down Biden's response to DOJ report
The White House is hitting back at a special counsel report detailing President Biden's "willful retention" of classified documents, taking particular issue with the report's characterization of the president's memory and age. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has new reporting.
The differences between the Biden and Trump documents cases
Two different special counsels investigated President Biden and former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government documents.
Trump ballot case, Biden docs: What to know
On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments over Donald Trump's eligibility for the Colorado primary ballot, and the Justice Department released a special counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Catherine Herridge and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Biden defends memory in White House remarks
President Biden pushed back on a special counsel report about his handling of classified materials in remarks at the White House Thursday night. CBS News correspondents Catherine Herridge, Ed O'Keefe and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Biden won't faces charges in classified docs probe
A 345-page special counsel report released Thursday was critical of President Biden over his handling of highly classified documents. Despite determining that Mr. Biden's conduct presented "serious risks to national security," special counsel Robert Hur decided not to bring criminal charges. Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Breaking down special counsel's Biden report
The Justice Department on Thursday released special counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents. Hur found no charges were warranted in the case. CBS News' Catherine Herridge and Weijia Jiang have more.
Biden responds to special counsel report
Special counsel Robert Hur issued a report Thursday on President Biden's handling of classified documents, which criticized Mr. Biden's handling of the documents, but found that no criminal charges were warranted. Mr. Biden responded to the report in a speech in Leesburg, Virginia, saying, "The matter is now closed."
No charges for Biden classified docs handling
A special counsel appointed by the Department of Justice issued a report Thursday on President Biden's handling of classified documents from his time as vice president, finding that no criminal charges were warranted. Robert Hur's report did contain significant criticism of Mr. Biden's handling of classified information, however. Major Garrett anchors a CBS News special report breaking down the report's findings and the political implications.
Biden interviewed in special counsel probe into documents found in office, home
Special counsel Robert Hur is overseeing an inquiry related to the discovery of documents with classification markings at President Biden's Wilmington home and former private office.
FBI searches Biden's Delaware vacation home
Federal authorities searched President Biden's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing investigation into his handling of classified documents. According to Biden's personal attorney, no such documents were found. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with more from the White House.
Latest in the Biden documents probe
The White House counsel's office says that there are no visitor logs for President Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware, as it not standard practice to keep them for a private residence. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "Red and Blue" with more on the documents probe.
Latest on Biden special counsel probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed prosecutor Robert Hur to serve as special counsel in the probe into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former office and Delaware home. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the appointee and what the next steps will be in the investigation.
Special counsel for Biden docs probe
Robert Hur has been appointed as special counsel and will oversee the investigation into how documents with classified markings came to be located at two unauthorized locations connected to President Biden. Adriana Diaz reports.
Special counsel to probe Biden documents
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.
Who is Robert Hur, the special counsel overseeing the Biden documents probe?
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.
Special counsel to lead Biden documents probe
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.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Some Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote to nominate Biden
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Elon Musk moving X, SpaceX headquarters to Texas from California
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Georgia appeals court to hear arguments in Trump push to disqualify Fani Willis
The argument date means any prosecution of Trump will remain on hold until 2025.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
New homes are getting smaller. Here's what homebuyers can expect.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
What to know about JD Vance's position on key economic issues
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
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Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
The best U.S. hospitals for cancer care and other specialities, ranked
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Super spicy chips land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
From the archives: Richard Simmons' advice on exercise
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
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Paris mayor goes for a swim to show Seine river safe for the Olympics
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
U.S. military recommends permanently dismantling Gaza aid pier, sources say
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Police dogs sniff out 6 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
The discovery of $224 million of cocaine marked yet another major seizure of the drugs concealed alongside the tropical fruit.
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"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
Shannen Doherty's co-stars pay tribute to late actress
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Secret Service under fire following Trump shooting
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
U.S. crime: What to know before 2024 election
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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Lara Trump reflects on assassination attempt
Lara Trump, who is the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and is married to former President Donald Trump's son Eric, spoke Tuesday night at the 2024 Republican National Convention. She said she had a "very different" speech planned, but rewrote it in the wake of the attempted assassination of her father-in-law. "Nothing prepares you for a moment like that," she said.
Rubio argues for Trump's agenda at RNC Day 2
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's 2024 vice presidential pick, who ultimately wasn't selected, delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, arguing for Trump's "America first" agenda. "It is time to put our country and our people first again," Rubio said.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders speak at RNC Day 2
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took the stage on the second night of the Republican National Convention to talk about former President Donald Trump's character, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during his administration. She began her speech by addressing the attempted assassination of Trump, saying "not even an assassin's bullet could stop him," then taking a jab at President Biden's age.
Revisiting memorable moments in RNC history
The 2024 Republican National Convention is already making its fair share of headlines. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson takes a look back at the GOP conventions of elections past, and the defining moments spanning administrations.
Burgum on learning he wasn't Trump's VP pick
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.