Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
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Patel, Schiff spar over FBI firings, Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California had a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Schiff questioned Patel about the firings of FBI agents who handled cases related to President Trump, and later about his handling of the files on convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Venezuelan boat strike
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on last week's U.S. strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Israel's strike in Qatar and more.
No reason given for firings of FBI agents
As many as five FBI agents have been told that they are fired and need to leave the bureau by Friday, according to sources who spoke with CBS News. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Justice Department hires Jan. 6 defendant
The Justice Department has hired Jared Wise as a senior adviser. Wise faced multiple criminal charges due to his presence at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is heard in video from the riot calling law enforcement Nazis and yelling "kill them" repeatedly. Wise pleaded not guilty but was never put on trial due to President Trump's pardons.
Mike Pence reflects on Jan. 6 aftermath
Former Vice President Mike Pence joins "The Takeout" to explain why he opposes some of President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons and recent firings at the Justice Department.
Maurene Comey pens letter after DOJ firing
The Justice Department, without warning or cause, has fired Maurene Comey, who assisted in the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and was the top federal prosecutor in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case. Comey is also the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump ally, ex-Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro to face fate in coup trial
A prosecutor has asked Brazil's Supreme Court to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a violent coup after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene.
Fired DOJ official issues warning
A new purge is underway inside the Department of Justice with another round of firings of employees who handled the prosecutions of the U.S. Capitol riot, including three former Jan. 6 prosecutors and public affairs specialist Patty Hartman. Fired on Monday, Hartman didn't investigate or prosecute rioters, but sent out agency press releases about the cases.
New documentary looks at Brazil's evangelicals
A new Netflix documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," examines the role of the evangelical movement and right-wing politics in Brazil and its parallels with U.S. politics. Director Petra Costa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her film.
Former DOJ official speaks out on firing
A 17-year Justice Department official, Patty Hartman, told CBS News she was unexpectedly fired on Monday. Hartman served as a top public affairs specialist and helped distribute news releases about the Jan. 6 criminal prosecutions. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Man pardoned for Jan. 6 gets life in prison
A Tennessee man who was pardoned by President Trump for taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has been sentenced to life in prison for plotting to attack FBI agents and attempting to incite a "civil war." CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Widow of fallen Jan. 6 officer wins civil trial
Erin Smith, the widow of a fallen Jan. 6 police officer, spoke exclusively with CBS News after winning a civil trial against the rioter who beat her husband during the 2021 Capitol attack. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
New details in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Authorities on Sunday captured the suspected gunman who posed as a police officer to kill a Minnesota legislator and shoot another. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Minneapolis. Then, Matthew Dallek, historian and professor at George Washington University, joins to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S.
Police file lawsuit over Jan. 6 plaque
Two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection filed a civil lawsuit on Thursday. Former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn and D.C. police officer Daniel Hodges are seeking a court order for a memorial plaque to be hung. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Police officers seeking court order to hang Jan. 6 plaque at Capitol
In 2022, President Biden signed a law requiring a plaque honoring police who protected the Capitol be installed by March 2023.
Watch: Hegseth on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth avoided questions about the National Guard's activation during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots, as a comparison is drawn to the troops sent to Los Angeles while mostly peaceful protests erupted over ICE raids. Sen. Chris Murphy pressed Hegseth at a Senate subcommittee hearing about the Pentagon's 2026 budget.
Capitol officer criticizes Trump on L.A. protests
President Trump has described the protests in Los Angeles as an assault on law and order and law enforcement. Scott MacFarlane reports on how those affected by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are responding to the president's claims.
How L.A. found itself in standoff with Trump
National Guard troops are in downtown Los Angeles under orders from President Trump as the demonstrations against immigration detention operations stretch into a fourth day. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos, Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Tension builds over National Guard in L.A.
President Trump activated hundreds of National Guard troops in Los Angeles over demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The move has reignited questions over the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and Mr. Trump's take on those protests. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd and CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane have the latest updates.
Lead DOJ prosecutor on Jan. 6 cases resigns
Greg Rosen, the lead federal prosecutor who oversaw the January 6 Capitol attack cases, has resigned. In an interview with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Rosen spoke for the first time about the effects of President Trump's pardons.
Top Jan. 6 prosecutor quits, says pardons sent "terrible message"
Former DOJ attorney Greg Rosen said Trump's decision to pardon all Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants sent "a terrible message to the American people."
Lead Capitol attack prosecutor resigns
Greg Rosen, a federal prosecutor who helped lead the largest federal criminal case in American history, has resigned his position in the Justice Department. Scott MacFarlane spoke to Rosen about his decision.
Jan. 6 defendant rejects pardon
One of the hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants is refusing to accept a pardon from President Trump. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Jan. 6 defendant rejects Trump pardon
A former Trump loyalist is rejecting a pardon for her role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Pamela Hemphill was convicted of a misdemeanor for entering a restricted area during the 2021 attack. Wall Street Journal White House reporter Meridith McGraw, NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright and CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane join to discuss.
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Government shutdown stretches into second day with no signs of a deal
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
2 killed in terror attack outside synagogue in U.K.; attacker dead
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
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Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
DOJ fires 2 key Virginia prosecutors amid turmoil in office that charged Comey
The Justice Department has fired two of the highest-level prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia, two sources told CBS News, just days after President Trump ousted the U.S. attorney there.
Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels
A notification sent to Congress and viewed by CBS News says President Trump has determined drug cartels are engaged in an "armed attack" against the U.S.
White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding
A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
Trump's call to split up the MMR vaccine revives long-settled debate
President Trump's suggestion that combination childhood vaccines, including the measles, mumps and rubella shot, should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market, concerns about AI impact
Prices are reported by Americans as still rising, and many think AI will lead to fewer jobs.
40% of arrests in D.C. crackdown have been immigration-related, data shows
Since launching its crackdown in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration has recorded over 3,500 arrests in the district, with nearly 1,400 strictly immigration-related.