MS-13 leader pleads guilty in case involving 8 murders
MS-13 leader Alexi Saenz faces 40 to 70 years in prison for racketeering and firearms charges in a case involving eight murders.
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Dickerson on Pence declining to endorse Trump
On Sunday, former Vice President Mike Pence told Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan he was not endorsing Donald Trump's 2024 White House bid. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson examines the significance of the move.
Hunter Biden's lawyers push for subpoenas
Hunter Biden's lawyers are seeking a broad set of records through the Delaware court where he is charged with felony gun charges. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the request which includes subpoenas for former President Donald Trump and former Attorney General William Barr, among others.
Barr says Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"
"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.
Barr: Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"
Former Attorney General William Barr said the special counsel's case against former President Donald Trump is "legitimate" and doesn't "run afoul of the First Amendment."
Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 6, 2023
This week on "Face the Nation," many believe the third indictment of Donald Trump could be the most serious case yet. We'll talk with three Trump administration figures who could testify: former Vice President Mike Pence, former Attorney General Bill Barr and Chris Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst.
8/6: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," many believe the third indictment of Donald Trump could be the most serious case yet. We'll talk with three Trump administration figures who could testify: former Vice President Mike Pence, former Attorney General Bill Barr and Chris Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst.
Barr: "I don't like the idea of a former president serving time" in prison
"This is not a circumstance where he's the victim or this is government overreach," Barr said of the indictment in the classified documents case.
Barr condemns Trump's "reckless conduct"
Bill Barr, who served as attorney general under former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation" that the former president is a "consummate narcissist" who "constantly engages in reckless conduct that puts his political followers at risk and the conservative political agenda at risk." While Trump has not yet been convicted of a crime or what a possible sentence would be, Barr said "I don't like the idea of a former president serving time in prison."
Barr: Trump's documents are biggest legal risk
In an interview Thursday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Trump-era Attorney General Bill Barr says he believes former President Donald Trump will be "very exposed" legally if he was playing "any games" with the documents marked as classified that were kept at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Barr also said he thinks special counsel Jack Smith could arrive at charging decisions in the Trump investigations as soon as this summer.
Barr says Trump's classified documents case is his biggest legal risk
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said he thinks special counsel Jack Smith will arrive at a charging decision in the Trump probes as early as this summer.
Bharara on "political" attacks
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells "Face the Nation" that "it's a little bit rich" for former President Donald Trump's Attorney General Bill Barr to call the investigation "political."
Face the Nation: Bharara, Bolton, Tucker
Missed the second half of the story? The latest on Trump's investigation, why it's a "big mistake, politically", for republicans to align with Trump, and Blinken speaks to Russia's foreign minister.
Senate to probe claims of Justice Dept. political meddling under Trump
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
Bill Barr calls judge's special master ruling "deeply flawed" and urges Dept. of Justice to appeal
The former attorney general's comments come as the Justice Department considers its next move in ongoing litigation over documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Barr advised not to bring obstruction charges against Trump after Mueller report
Mueller felt he could not to reach a conclusion as to whether the then-president might have obstructed the investigation, leaving the decision on obstruction charges to the Justice Department.
Barr on Jan. 6 grand jury, future of GOP
Former Attorney General Bill Barr says recent federal grand jury subpoenas in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot suggest that prosecutors are "taking a hard look" at high-ranking Trump allies and the former president himself. He also said he thinks it would be "really bad for the party" if Trump were the 2024 Republican nominee. Barr spoke with CBS News' Catherine Herridge in an exclusive interview Friday.
Barr says grand jury seems to be focusing on Trump and his inner circle
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, Barr offered his analysis of the Jan. 6 grand jury and who government prosecutors may be pursuing.
Barr: DOJ "taking a hard look" at Trump
In an exclusive interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, former Attorney General Bill Barr offered his analysis of the Jan. 6 grand jury investigation and what recent subpoenas for top Trump advisers may mean for the former president.
Chair: Referring Trump to DOJ not our job
Following the second day of the House select committee's hearings on Jan. 6, Chairman Bennie Thompson told reporters the panel will not make any criminal referrals of former President Donald Trump or anyone else to the Justice Cepartment. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to talk about the possible legal repercussions for Mr. Trump, his aides and his supporters.
AG says he's watching Jan. 6 hearings
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is watching all of the televised January 6 hearings, adding that the Justice Department will follow the law and the facts wherever they lead when considering whether to bring charges. Sadie Gurman, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers the Justice Department, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss what actions we could see from the DOJ.
Barr rejects Trump's election claims
Former Attorney General William Barr told the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capital that then-President Trump was "detached from reality" if he believed false fraud allegations. Scott MacFarlane has the details on Barr's and top Trump aides' testimony.
Trump's false claims at center of hearing
Day 2 of the House January 6 committee's public hearings focused on former President Trump's false claims that he won and the election was stolen. Members of Trump's inner circle, including former Attorney General William Barr, testified that they told him it wasn't true. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to break down the key moments of Monday's hearing.
Barr disputes Trump's election fraud claims
The House committee investigating January 6 played more videotaped testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who said he told then-President Donald Trump there was no evidence fraud affected the 2020 election. Watch a portion of his testimony.
Jan. 6 panel shows never-before-seen video
The House January 6th committee began its first public hearing with never-before-seen videos of testimony of some of the major players in the Trump administration, including Former Attorney General William Barr. Another video showed the first officer injured by the rioters. The latest inflation figures are due out. And Sunday is Tony Awards night. They’ll air on CBS.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro appeared to bear the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fired U.S.-made missiles into Russia, but it's unclear what weapons Russia used.
House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
How could U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs but Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.
Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.
A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.
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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
How could the U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
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Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs but Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
Paul Mescal on what he learned from working with Denzel Washington
Paul Mescal discusses his experience working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II," and what it was like to work on intense scenes together.
Clay Aiken on his new holiday album
Award-winning singer Clay Aiken, who rose to fame on American Idol, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new holiday album, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing," and his rendition of Bing Crosby's "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Paul Mescal on "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
Paul Simon says group's steps toward hearing loss cure gives him hope
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
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.
Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley
A judge Wednesday found a Venezuelan migrant guilty on all counts in the murder earlier this year of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first degree murder in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Florida man arrested in alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
"Rust" movie premieres in Poland
The "Rust" film premiere in Poland occurred three years after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin was not present. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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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.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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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
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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Musk, Ramaswamy details plans for "DOGE"
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal detailing their plans for their "Department of Government Efficiency" and revealing some of the programs they might target. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth.
Johnson implements transgender restroom ban
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday took aim at incoming Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride, the first ever transgender member elected to Congress, with his decision to bar transgender people from using bathrooms in the Capitol Complex that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. Scott MacFarlane has more.
How mass deportations could affect food
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how such a plan could affect the food industry.
Who is Linda McMahon?
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her qualifications and plans.
Can Democrats fill 44 judicial vacancies?
President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to slow down President Biden's judicial nominations before January. There are currently 44 vacancies, and 14 of Mr. Biden's nominations await Senate approval. Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.