House Republicans move closer to impeachment inquiry of Biden
Testimony by two IRS whistleblowers about President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was a "game changer," a senior Republican aide said.
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New details about 2021 Kabul airport bombing
Saturday marks two years since the deadly bombing at the Kabul airport during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. 170 Afghan civilians were killed along with 13 U.S. service members. Jerry Dunleavy, an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee's investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal, joined CBS News to discuss new information about the attack.
How GOP candidates can narrow gap with Trump
Ahead of the first Republican debate, former President Donald Trump remains the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. What can other Republican candidates do to narrow the large gap with Trump? Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News to discuss.
House panel seeks Hunter Biden case testimony
The House Ways and Means Committee has issued subpoenas for two senior IRS officials in connection with tax charges brought against Hunter Biden. The GOP-led panel wants testimony about an October 2022 meeting involving David Weiss, the special counsel investigating the president's son. In the meeting, Weiss allegedly said he did not have ultimate authority to bring charges against Hunter Biden. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Biden announces new student loan relief plan
The Biden administration announced Tuesday a new income-driven student loan repayment plan that could lower or eliminate monthly payments for more than 20 million borrowers. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Maui mayor TV appearance under scrutiny
Comments by Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen during a local television interview as a fire burned through Lahaina are under new scrutiny. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on his remarks and President Biden's Monday tour of the disaster area.
Biden-Harris campaign adds new senior adviser to Harris team
Sergio Gonzales will be counseling Harris on campaign strategy and traveling with her on the campaign trail beginning in early fall, CBS News has learned.
8/21: America Decides
Poll: Trump holds huge lead in 2024 GOP field; Pres. Biden surveys wildfire damage in Maui visit
Fewer Americans expecting recession now — CBS News analysis
The largest drop in pessimism about the economy since summer 2022 has come from Republicans.
Biden visits Maui to survey wildfire damage
President Biden is expected to meet with first responders and survivors as he visits Maui to survey the wildfire damage on Monday. Mr. Biden is also expected to speak about the more than 100 people who were killed in the fires, as recovery efforts continue for those still missing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
House panel subpoenas senior IRS officials over Hunter Biden tax case
The subpoenas stem from a whistleblower's account that the U.S. attorney investigating the president's son stated that he lacked the authority to file any charges against Hunter Biden.
Biden surveys Maui wildfire damage
President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to survey the damage caused by the deadly wildfires on the island. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Lahaina.
What led to Hunter Biden plea deal collapse
Less than a month after a plea deal for Hunter Biden fell apart, the top criminal defense attorney for the president's son left his legal team. Now we're learning more about what was happening behind the scenes. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
U.S., Japan and South Korea to boost ties
President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday. The leaders announced steps to strengthen security and economic ties. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
U.S., Japan and South Korea build up alliance
President Biden hosted a historic trilateral summit at Camp David on Friday. He met with leaders of Japan and South Korea as the three agreed to strengthen their alliance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden strengthens ties with Japan and South Korea at Camp David summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David.
Significance of Camp David summit
The summit President Biden is hosting at Camp David on Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol aims to show unity, despite a sometimes complicated political relationship between Japan and South Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on the significance of the meeting.
How will Georgia case affect Trump's support?
Former President Donald Trump canceled a news conference he scheduled for next week after his lawyers asked him to compile evidence he claimed would clear him and his allies of any wrongdoing in the Georgia 2020 election interference case into legal filings. Republican strategist and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Ashley Etienne, CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Harris, joined CBS News to discuss the possible effect the Georgia election interference case will have on Trump's support in the state, next week's first Republican presidential debate and a new Associated Press poll on President Biden's approval rating on the economy.
Biden hosts summit with Japan, South Korea
President Biden is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David on Friday. The leaders aim to build a united front against North Korea and China. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
Goals for U.S., Japan and South Korea summit
President Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea in a historic summit at Camp David Friday. The secretary of state says the meeting will mark a "new era" in cooperation between the three nations as they look to counter threats from China and North Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Biden to host historic summit at Camp David
President Biden is set to host a first-of-its-kind summit with the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Friday. Administration officials say they're set to discuss closer military cooperation, the mutual threats all three nations face and future opportunities to coordinate more closely. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
FEMA deploys 700 workers to Hawaii
Hundreds of FEMA workers are on the ground in Hawaii searching for the missing and helping survivors. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the government response to the wildfires and President Biden and first lady Jill Biden's trip to Maui next week.
Officials work to identify Maui fire victims
Officials in Hawaii are working to identify the victims of the Maui wildfires as the death toll climbs to more than 100. On Wednesday, the White House said President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit the devastated Hawaiian island on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more from Maui.
White House touts Inflation Reduction Act
The White House is marking one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes previewed President Biden's remarks on Wednesday and discussed his upcoming trip to the Hawaiian island of Maui following the deadly wildfires.
Biden to visit wildfire-ravaged Maui
President Biden will visit Hawaii with the first lady Monday and meet with volunteers, emergency workers and survivors of last week's wildfires on Maui. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest details.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
Judge questions prosecutor's handling of indictment in Comey case
A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates
"He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.
Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign, DOJ says
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account, the Justice Department said.
Trump to host Mamdani at White House on Friday, president says
President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will have a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president said Wednesday in a post on Truth Social.
Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula
The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.
House votes to repeal new law allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
House lawmakers moved quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.