House GOP seeks special counsel's Biden interviews
The GOP chairmen of the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees have requested transcripts, audio and video recordings related to the special counsel's investigation.
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The GOP chairmen of the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees have requested transcripts, audio and video recordings related to the special counsel's investigation.
During a rally over the weekend, former President Donald Trump suggested he would let Russia attack a NATO ally if he felt they weren't spending enough money on defense. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on how voters are feeling about the remarks ahead of the South Carolina primary.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers as he remains in the hospital for what the Pentagon is saying is an "emergent bladder issue." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
President Biden spoke alongside Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House after their meeting Monday afternoon. The president and the king both discussed how they are invested in pushing for a new cease-fire in Gaza and getting more humanitarian assistance into the region.
Former President Donald Trump has until Monday to appeal a federal appeals court's ruling denying his claim of immunity in special counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election interference case against him. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized with symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue" and has transferred his duties to his deputy, the Pentagon says. Earlier this year when Austin was admitted to the ICU due to complications from a prostate cancer surgery, the White House and public were kept in the dark for multiple days. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Former President Donald Trump was expected to play up a special counsel report criticizing President Biden's memory during a rally over the weekend. Instead he drew international scorn for suggesting he'd allow Russia to attack NATO allies, depending on how much defense money the member state spends. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
The Biden campaign says it's "incorporating a sophisticated security protocol" around use of TikTok.
David Becker, CBS News election law contributor, tells "Face the Nation" that the behavior outlined by President Biden in special counsel Robert Hur's report is being handled differently than how former President Donald Trump's allegedly handling of classified documents "mainly because he withheld those documents."
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell tells "Face the Nation" that President Biden needs to issue a "full-throated apology" in his handling of classified documents as outlined in special counsel Robert Hur's report. Plus, former top counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security and CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd says it is Mr. Biden's "responsibility to ensure that this does not happen again."
President Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer tells "Face the Nation" that special counsel Robert Hur's report about Mr. Biden's handling of classified documents "went off the rails." Bauer said he was in the room during the questioning and Mr. Biden does not have memory problems, but rather Hur asked "bad questions."
The controversial report from Republican special counsel Robert Hur has sparked new debate about President Biden's age and his decision to seek reelection. In his report, Hur recommended no criminal prosecution regarding President Biden's retention of classified documents, but he did refer to the president's memory at least nine times, describing him as a "well meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The White House is vigorously defending President Joe Biden's mental fitness after the Justice Department's special counsel report called his memory into question. Some Democrats fear the report reinforces voter concerns about Biden's age, and Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have used it to take jabs at Biden. CBS News' Christina Ruffini is at the White House with more.
During a rare primetime news conference Thursday, President Biden disputed some of the findings of a special counsel report on his handling of classified material. Mr. Biden refuted the report's comments about his memory, but at one point referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the president of Mexico. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is covering the fallout.
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning Friday in Pennsylvania, a state that swung for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential elections. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen is covering the push to sway the battleground state's voters.
President Biden issued a scathing criticism of the special counsel report into the president's handling of classified documents, which specifically found that Mr. Biden's memory "appeared to have significant limitations." In a news conference, Mr. Biden said his memory is "fine" and "has not gotten worse" over the course of his presidency." Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.
President Biden strongly disputed how his memory was described in a special counsel report released Thursday and said, "I know what the hell I'm doing." The report is the result of a yearlong investigation into Mr. Biden's handling of classified documents from his time as vice president. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more.
President Biden said Israel's offensive in Gaza was "over the top" in his Thursday night press conference and said he was working tirelessly on a cease-fire deal. Samantha Vinograd, former Homeland Security assistant secretary for counterterrorism, joined CBS News to discuss how Mr. Biden is handling the situation in the Middle East.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions mostly about President Biden's mental fortitude and memory during Friday's press briefing. During a news conference the previous night, Mr. Biden took issue with a special counsel report that criticized his memory, but then had another gaffe, calling Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi the president of Mexico.
After a special report critical of President Biden was released, the White House hastily arranged a press conference where the president defended himself. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss how this could all play out for Mr. Biden politically as well as a chaotic week on Capitol Hill over immigration.
A special counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents found the president "willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen," but said no criminal charges were warranted. The report was also critical of Mr. Biden's memory, something he took issue with in a Thursday night press conference. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Arguments were made before the Supreme Court Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump can be declared ineligible to appear on a state's presidential election ballot. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report on the oral arguments.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments over Donald Trump's eligibility for the Colorado primary ballot, and the Justice Department released a special counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Catherine Herridge and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
President Biden pushed back on a special counsel report about his handling of classified materials in remarks at the White House Thursday night. CBS News correspondents Catherine Herridge, Ed O'Keefe and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Special counsel Robert Hur has released his report on Biden's handling of classified documents from his time as vice president.
A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
An Indiana prosecutor has charged a homeowner who shot and killed a house cleaner earlier this month, when she showed up at his property by mistake.
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
Joseph Emerson tried to shut down a commercial plane's engines midflight in 2023 while traveling off duty in the cockpit's jump seat.
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.