House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.
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Nadler: White House rebuttal to impeachment “errant nonsense”
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is one of seven Democrats who will prosecute the House's case against the president in his Senate trial.
Lawmakers spar over Senate trial rules
Congress is taking its fight into the holidays. A lawyer for the House Judiciary Committee says Democrats are open to impeaching President Trump again if new evidence of obstruction emerges. The comment was part of a petition to interview former White House counsel Don McGahn. And in a letter to colleagues, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer wrote that leaving new evidence out of a Senate trial "would be to turn a willfully blind eye to the facts." That brought pushback from his Republican counterpart, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Chip Reid reports.
Senate Dems plan ahead for impeachment trial
House Democrats are preparing for a historic vote to formally impeach President Trump on Wednesday. The House Judiciary Committee released a 658-page report on the impeachment, laying out the case from both Democrats and Republicans. Nancy Cordes reports.
Impeachment articles advance to full House
For the just the third time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach a president. Next week's decision follows Friday's fiercely divided, party-line vote by the House Judiciary Committee, approving two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The president fired back at Democrats, insisting he has done nothing wrong. He called the hearings a "hoax" and a "sham," and claimed the tool of impeachment is being misused. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Democrats delay committee vote on impeachment
The impeachment vote expected Thursday was put off unexpectedly after 13 hours of intensely partisan debate in the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Jerry Nadler finally ended the session around 11:15 p.m. ET, asking members to "search their consciences" before Friday’s vote. That brought a fresh round of outrage from Republicans. Nancy Cordes reports.
House Judiciary debates impeachment articles
The House Judiciary Committee debated amendments to the articles of impeachment against President Trump on Thursday. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Francesca Chambers, and Keir Dougall joined "Red & Blue" to explain the next steps in impeachment.
House Judiciary Committee finishes first day of debates
All 41 members of the House Judiciary Committee had five minutes Wednesday night to weigh in on the articles of impeachment. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and New York Law school professor Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
House committee debates impeachment articles
The final push toward impeachment begins with a rare evening debate in the House Judiciary Committee. The president is openly mocking the articles of impeachment, while some Democrats think they don't go far enough. Nancy Cordes reports.
House committee to weigh impeachment articles
Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will begin marking up articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday night. Washington Post congressional reporter Mike DeBonis, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the next steps in the impeachment process.
House attorneys clash in impeachment hearing
The House Judiciary Committee held its second impeachment hearing, featuring presentations from investigators about the president's dealings with Ukraine. It comes as a vote to impeach President Trump looms next week. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Impeachment: Lawyers to lay out evidence
The impeachment of President Trump is moving one step closer to a vote, as both sides make their legal case before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Evidence for impeaching Trump will be presented at public hearing
Evidence for impeaching President Trump will be presented at a public hearing on Capitol Hill on Monday. The House Judiciary Committee chair says it's the "worst nightmare" of the Constitution's framers, while the president called it a "total hoax." Nikole Killion reports.
Impeachment hearing splits along party lines
In the impeachment inquiry, a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the legal standard for impeaching a president split along party lines. On Wednesday three law professors said the evidence against President Trump is strong enough, but a fourth disagreed. Nancy Cordes reports.
Legal scholar weighs in on impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday questioned four constitutional scholars on their views of impeachment. Susan Low Bloch, a legal scholar who testified during the impeachment of President Clinton, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
House Judiciary Committee set to hold first impeachment hearing
The House Judiciary Committee is set to hold its first impeachment hearing Wednesday. The panel has offered an invite to President Trump and will decide whether to recommend articles of impeachment against him to the full House. The White House has until Sunday to decide whether it will take part in the impeachment proceedings. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump likely won't appear in impeachment hearing
In the impeachment inquiry, sources tell CBS News that President Trump is likely to reject the Democrats' offer to appear when the House Judiciary Committee starts hearings next week. The pursuits of the president's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in Ukraine – and how much of it occurred with the president's knowledge – are central to the inquiry. Weijia Jiang reports.
GOP rep says Dems will lose "control" of impeachment
Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses where things are moving in the House impeachment probe as it now enters a new phase.
Collins: Democrats "know they can't" impeach Trump
Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the Mueller report and Attorney General Barr's canceled appearance before the House Judiciary Committee.
Rep. Stacey Plaskett on "The Takeout"
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, top Democrat on the House Judiciary's "weaponization of government" select subcommittee and the delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits down with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss her role on the Republican-led committee and why she says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan are attempting to intimidate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in his investigation of former President Trump.
Democrats urge Garland to drop charges, release rest of special counsel report
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say Attorney General Merrick Garland should "take all necessary steps" to ensure the rest of the special counsel's report is released before Trump takes office.
Ex-congressmen on fight to confirm Trump picks
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join "America Decides" to weigh in.
House Democrats push for youth in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic leadership? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
FBI director on Trump rally shooter's drone
FBI Director Christopher Wray provided new details about the drone and explosive devices that belonged to the shooter who carried out an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Trump rally shooter flew drone at site
FBI Director Christopher Wray briefed lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday about the bureau's investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter breaks down what Wray told lawmakers.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.