Justice Department watchdog to probe subpoenas of Congress and media
The Justice Department inspector general's review will examine whether the department's subpoenas or the investigations "were based on improper considerations."
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Trump's DOJ obtained House Democrats' data in leak investigation
The New York Times, which first reported the subpoenas, said the data of at least a dozen people connected to the committee was seized.
Feds trying to defend Trump in lawsuit
The Justice Department is looking to defend former President Trump in a defamation lawsuit stemming from a rape allegation. While in office, Mr. Trump accused columnist E. Jean Carroll of lying when she wrote in a 2019 book that he attacked her in the 1990s, and Carroll sued him for defamation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
U.S. recovers some money in Colonial Pipeline ransom
The U.S. government has recovered $2.3 million in cryptocurrency paid in ransom to Colonial Pipeline hackers. The ransomware attack last month led to gas shortages after it shut down the country's largest fuel pipeline. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Feds recover some ransom from hackers
The federal government has recovered millions of dollars in cryptocurrency paid in ransom to cybercriminals whose attack prompted the shutdown of the country's largest fuel pipeline, causing gas shortages across the southeastern U.S. last month, according to the Department of Justice. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
Government seized reporters' phone records
The Justice Department says it will stop covertly obtaining journalists' communication records to try to find out their sources as part of leak investigations. One of the journalists whose information was seized is New York Times reporter Matt Apuzzo. He joins CBSN AM to discuss what this means for freedom of the press.
DOJ vows to not seize reporters' records in leak investigations
The announcement was made weeks after The Washington Post, CNN and The New York Times received notification that the Justice Department had secretly obtained reporters' phone and email records.
FBI steps up response as ransomware attacks rise
FBI Director Christopher Wray compared the bureau’s response to recent ransomware attacks to how it evolved after 9/11 to confront terrorism. Jeff Pegues reports.
DOJ to prioritize ransomware attacks on same level as terrorism
After a spate of attacks, the White House is warning all companies to take "immediate steps" to increase their security.
DOJ to prioritize ransomware on same level as terrorism
After a series of cyberattacks, the Justice Department is stepping up its efforts to track down and prosecute the criminal gangs behind them. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
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.
Justice Department appeals judge's order on Russia probe memo
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered the Justice Department earlier this month to release the March 2019 memo from the Office of Legal Counsel.
Capitol riot plea talks get complicated
The Justice Department has charged more than 440 defendants in connection with the January 6 attack on Capitol Hill. But efforts to reach plea deals are complicated by the sheer amount of evidence and scope of the investigation. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN to discuss why the process is so difficult.
Trump DOJ obtained journalists' phone records
In the early months of the Trump administration, the Justice Department secretly obtained phone and email records belonging to three Washington Post reporters who were covering the federal probe on ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett weighs in on what the federal government was looking for in those records, how this may affect journalists' ability to do their job and how the Biden administration is handling leaks.
Inside the Arizona GOP's 2020 election audit
The U.S. Justice Department sent a letter to the Arizona Senate president warning about "potential non-compliance with federal laws." CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke to the Democratic Secretary of State who is receiving death threats for opposing the audit and she says she's worried Arizona won't be the last state to see such an effort.
Ex-WH counsel Don McGahn to testify before House panel
The Justice Department and House Judiciary Committee told the D.C. Circuit that "former President Trump, who is not a party to this case, is not a party to the agreement in principle regarding an accommodation."
Officials vow to address domestic extremism
The Biden administration says it will be ramping up efforts against domestic extremism and terrorism in the United States. Meanwhile, BuzzFeed News reports the Oath Keepers have struggled to gain new members and financing since the January 6 assault on the Capitol and the arrests of several of its members. BuzzFeed News reporter Salvador Hernandez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the fallout.
Lawmakers consult Justice Department in ongoing police reform talks
Lawmakers are continuing to negotiate a potential deal on police reform legislation.
More charges expected in Capitol attack
The Justice Department's investigation into the Capitol attack on January 6 continues, and more charges are expected to be announced. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joined "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
House Democrats, DOJ reach deal over subpoena to ex-White House counsel
Lawyers for the Justice Department, who are representing McGahn, and House Democrats said former President Donald Trump is not a party to the deal.
New footage released from Sicknick probe
Media organizations, including CBS News, are seeking access to the video evidence being used by the Justice Department in the more than 400 cases they're pursuing against rioters in the January 6 attack on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Cassidy McDonald spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about newly released footage from the investigation into the alleged assault on former Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick.
Biden's attorney general erases Trump policies
Attorney General Merrick Garland has vowed to keep politics out of the Justice Department, after criticism that it was too partisan during the Trump administration. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at how Garland is reversing some Trump-era DOJ policies.
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.
Trump criticizes FBI search of Giuliani
Former President Donald Trump spoke out against the investigation into his personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, after the FBI executed a search warrant at Giuliani's home and office as part of the probe into Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. CBS News contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discuss.
Charter school founder accused of stealing funds
Seth Andrew was accused of stealing from school escrow accounts and using the funds to get a discount on a mortgage for an apartment in New York City.
Israel and Hezbollah both claiming ceasefire violations on Day 2
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Alabama A&M says player is stable, hours after announcing his death
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and has been hospitalized since.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
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Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Alabama A&M says player is stable, hours after announcing his death
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and has been hospitalized since.
How to navigate tough conversations at the Thanksgiving table
A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
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Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
What businesses are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
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Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
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 we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
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.
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Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek gets one-month suspension in doping case
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
Israel and Hezbollah both claiming ceasefire violations on Day 2
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
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Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
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.
Grateful Dead bandmates remember Phil Lesh
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 accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment
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.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
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.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
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.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
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.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
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.
Dishing up space food
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.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
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.
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Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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Giving thanks for a special home in America
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.
Inside the real history of Thanksgiving
Historian Kenneth C. Davis, the bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "The World in Books," joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the history behind Thanksgiving and some of the traditions that go along with the holiday.
"Mornings Memory": Harvesting cranberries
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a side of cranberries, but it's pretty tough work to harvest them. That's what a CBS News crew discovered on this day in 2002.
Pro Volleyball Federation's Whitney Bower
Atlanta Vibe setter Whitney Bower, 23, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the upcoming second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation and the draft of collegiate players held earlier this week.
Trump memorandum of understanding with DOJ
Officials with the Biden administration said Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has yet to agree to terms on a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department, which will allow for the processing of security clearance requests. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.