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
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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.
American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
What Pope Leo XIV has posted on social media about politics, Trump administration
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Why India and Pakistan are, once again, on the brink of war
Neighbors India and Pakistan have a long history of military clashes, but this is why the nuclear-armed neighbors are fighting now.
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
After just one day of seclusion in the Vatican, the 2025 papal conclave ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know.
Crowd tries to stop ICE agents detaining woman in Massachusetts
A woman and a girl were arrested after a large crowd tried to stop ICE agents from taking a woman into custody in Worcester.
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's what to know.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Letitia James, multiple sources say
New York Attorney General Letitia James pursued the civil fraud case against President Trump while he was a presidential candidate.
Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as interim U.S. attorney, Trump says
The Fox News host will serve as the top prosecutor in the nation's capital for the time being.
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Forget tariffs — this U.S. shoe company vows not to hike its prices
Keen could be following other companies in sticking customers with higher prices as tariffs hit. Here's why it's not.
Almost 60 cases dropped due to corruption in an Alabama police department
Almost five dozen criminal cases will no longer be prosecuted because they were tainted by rampant corruption in a northern Alabama police department.
What Pope Leo XIV has posted on social media about politics, Trump administration
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
HHS to withhold some bonus pay earned by laid-off employees
The Department of Health and Human Services will effectively block the payout of overdue bonuses to many of its laid-off employees, multiple health officials say.
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Forget tariffs — this U.S. shoe company vows not to hike its prices
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Many companies plan to pass tariff costs on to consumers, data shows
Companies are already moving to hike their prices as U.S. tariffs bite, a move economists say is likely to drive up inflation.
Toyota says President Trump's tariffs will cost automaker $1.3 billion
Japanese automaker underscores impact of Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles by outlining hefty hit to profits.
Trump calls Fed chair a "fool" for keeping interest rates steady
The President's criticism comes a day after the Federal chair said the time isn't yet right for a rate cut.
Stocks close higher after U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal
Investors hope the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement is a preiude to more deals, although Wall Street analysts say to expect more volatility.
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Key legal decision could put mental health coverage in peril
The Trump administration is facing a May 12 deadline to declare if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce laws requiring parity in insurance coverage of mental and physical health care.
What Pope Leo XIV has posted on social media about politics, Trump administration
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. election — here's which primaries he's voted in
The new pope, formerly Robert F. Prevost, has a mixed voting history, casting ballots in both GOP and Democratic primaries.
HHS to withhold some bonus pay earned by laid-off employees
The Department of Health and Human Services will effectively block the payout of overdue bonuses to many of its laid-off employees, multiple health officials say.
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Key legal decision could put mental health coverage in peril
The Trump administration is facing a May 12 deadline to declare if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce laws requiring parity in insurance coverage of mental and physical health care.
HHS to withhold some bonus pay earned by laid-off employees
The Department of Health and Human Services will effectively block the payout of overdue bonuses to many of its laid-off employees, multiple health officials say.
Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
Trump to unveil Medicare drug pricing plan after teasing "earth-shattering" announcement
President Trump will introduce a "most favored nation" plan aimed at cutting Medicare drug prices by linking them to the prices of medication abroad, sources told CBS News.
What to know about Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
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Why India and Pakistan are, once again, on the brink of war
Neighbors India and Pakistan have a long history of military clashes, but this is why the nuclear-armed neighbors are fighting now.
Read Pope Leo XIV's first address
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
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Meet the Roman tailors behind the pope's first look
As white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, two historic Roman tailoring houses have already prepared custom cassocks for the next pope.
New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's what to know.
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Trump proposes movie tariff
As more major films are shot overseas, President Trump proposes a 100% tariff on internationally produced movies. Industry expert Alexis Alexanian joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down the potential impact.
Lovie Simone on young love and Judy Blume
Actor Lovie Simone discusses her lead role in "Forever," a new Netflix series exploring teenage romance and self-discovery in 2018 Los Angeles.
Stadium food takes center stage
Kris Van Cleave takes viewers on a stadium food tour, from Korean corn dogs and milkshakes in Chicago to two-foot-long burritos in Texas, where ballpark bites are as big as the game itself.
Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Tinx tackles cancel culture, romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, says she wanted the heroine in her debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons" to be messy "so that readers could see themselves in her."
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Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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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.
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Bill Gates explains why he's giving away virtually all of his wealth
Bill Gates says $200 billion spent over the next 20 years will go toward causes to help save and improve lives around the world. He also criticized the Trump administration's cuts to aid, saying they could lead to more child deaths.
Can AI fight misinformation?
Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling.
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Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
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Murdered man "speaks" at killer's sentencing hearing with AI video
In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to create a video using his likeness to give him a voice.
Police arrest father whose teen daughter killed 2 in Wisconsin school shooting
Jeffrey Rupnow, 42, was arrested in connection with his teenage daughter, who killed two people in the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, officials said.
Longtime death row inmate shouldn't be executed due to dementia, lawyers argue
Attorneys for Ralph Leroy Menzies, who's been on death row for 37 years, sought to convince a Utah state judge that the convicted murderer should be spared execution because he has dementia.
Man charged after allegedly ramming gate of Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home
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3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
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Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
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Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
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Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
Excitement in Rome after new pope elected
For the first time in history, an American cardinal, Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is the head of the Catholic Church. CBS News' Seth Doane and Candida Moss report. Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, a Dominican friar, and Jim Priestley, a friend of Pope Leo XIV, also join "The Daily Report" with more.
Reporter's Notebook: Shared hope for new pope
The new pope had a lot to answer for before he even opened his mouth. But before that, something took hold in the rush to St. Peter's Square. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
What the crowd saw when new pope was announced
For two days, St. Peter's Square has been filled with people from all over the world waiting for word that a new pope has been chosen. A roar echoed through the square when white smoke poured into the sky.
Election of U.S. pope defies expectations
America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year, but few have ever talked about an American pope -- except to say it would never happen. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois discuss.