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The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency testified before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton and its future funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned a day after she testified before the House Oversight Committee on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, CBS News confirms. Cheatle faced tense questions on Capitol Hill Monday about her agency's failure to secure the site of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
The resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt passed by a vote of 216 to 207, with all but one Republican voting in favor.
A House Oversight Committee hearing discussion turned personal after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene commented on Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's appearance. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky asked President Biden to appear on April 16, an invitation he is almost certain to decline.
An appeals court on Monday reduced the amount of money former President Donald Trump needs to put forward if he wants to fight the ruling in his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the significance of the decision.
Republicans say the materials related to the special counsel's investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents is relevant to their impeachment inquiry.
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, surprised Capitol Hill Wednesday by appearing at a Republican-led House Oversight Committee hearing over whether he should be held in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing its subpoena last month for a closed-door interview. Hunter Biden has insisted he'll only testify at a public, open hearing. Scott MacFarlane was at the meeting and has more.
The House Oversight and Judiciary Committees met to vote on resolutions recommending the full House hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt of Congress.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas for Hunter and James Biden, President Biden's son and brother. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest on Republicans' investigation into Mr. Biden and his family.
A Hunter Biden attorney says the transfers were from private loans to Hunter Biden, and they referenced his father's address because it was the one on his personal driver's license at the time.
Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer asked the National Archives for "information regarding communications between the Office of the Vice President and Hunter Biden or his business associates."
Devon Archer testified that Hunter Biden was selling "the brand" and it was Joe Biden who "brought the most value to the brand."
A Democratic lawmaker said Devon Archer testified that what Hunter Biden was selling was the illusion of access to his father.
A whistleblower is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding what it knows about "non-human intelligence." A House subcommittee will hold a hearing regarding "unidentified anomalous phenomena" -- also known as UFOs. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview of what to expect at the hearing.
Several witnesses, including a former Navy commanding officer, will testify about the so-called "unidentified aerial phenomena" they've seen in the skies.
House Republicans on the Oversight and Accountability Committee are vowing to keep investigating President Biden and his family. New York Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat on the committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss how his party is responding.
The FBI will not turn over a document subpoenaed by GOP House Oversight Chairman James Comer, though top FBI officials showed the record to Comer and Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin.
The chair of the House Oversight Committee says the FBI director confirmed the existence of a document that describes an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Biden. Republican Rep. James Comer has pushed to hold the bureau's director in contempt of Congress if the record isn't turned over. He and Sen. Chuck Grassley say the document includes "very serious" allegations against the president. The White House called the oversight chair's push "a silly charade" in a statement. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are alleging that President Biden's son, Hunter, and other family members engaged in business with foreign nationals. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge has more.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee alleges the Biden family received millions of dollars in payments from foreign nationals in China and Romania. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge discusses the committee's findings and several other ongoing Biden family probes.
President Biden is criticizing what he calls "MAGA Republicans" as the House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The GOP leadership requested the hearing over what it calls the Biden administration's "disastrous" exit. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins us with more on that plus the controversy over the looming debt ceiling.
The Penn Biden Center is responding to a letter from Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer demanding information related to the classified documents found there. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the controversy.
Members of the White House's coronavirus task force will not be allowed to testify on Capitol Hill this month unless they are given permission by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. President Trump defended the decision Tuesday saying, "The House is a bunch of Trump-haters." CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and congressional reporter for The Washington Post Mike DeBonis join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on Capitol Hill.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Georgia's top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths.
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
A rebuke of Iran led by the U.S. and its close allies at the global nuclear watchdog agency has drawn a vow by the Islamic republic to further ramp up uranium enrichment.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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.
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.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
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.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
At least six people have died after officials say they drank tainted alcohol in the southeast Asian nation of Laos. Authorities say the victims include one American, two Danish tourists, a British woman and two Australian teenagers. Investigators believe they had drinks containing methanol.
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will draw thousands of fans to CPKC Stadium, marking the end of a historic season. Jan Crawford explores how diehard supporters are driving a cultural shift in women's sports.
After retiring from professional soccer, Darian Jenkins is bringing her expertise to CBS Sports. She is best known for her time with the Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage. Jenkins reflects on her career and her new role with CBS Sports.
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, travelers are already crowding airports. Airlines expect to fly tens of millions of passengers between today and the Monday after Thanksgiving. Kris Van Cleave reports.