DOJ sues Missouri over bill declaring several federal firearm laws invalid
The complaint alleges that the bill, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, is unconstitutional.
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National Archives asks DOJ to investigate Trump
The National Archives has asked the Justice Department to investigate former President Trump's handling of official White House documents after some materials were retrieved from Mar-a-Lago. Nancy Cordes reports.
Judge rejects plea deal for man convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement from the Justice Department that would have averted a hate crimes trial for Travis McMichael after Arbery's family expressed outrage.
January 6 trials face delays
The hundreds of cases related to the assault on the U.S. Capitol are among the largest criminal prosecutions in American history. But more than a year after the January 6 attack, the pursuit of justice is facing new hurdles. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what's behind the delays.
DOJ forms new domestic terror unit
The Justice Department has announced it is forming a new domestic terrorism unit to help combat escalating threats from violent extremists in the U.S. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM with more about the decision.
Charter school founder accused of stealing funds
Seth Andrew was accused of stealing from school escrow accounts and using the funds to get a discount on a mortgage for an apartment in New York City.
Oath Keepers leader charged in Capitol attack
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and 10 associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy, the most serious charges yet in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Elaine Quijano has more on CBSN's "Red and Blue."
Justice Department to form domestic terrorism unit
The Justice Department will launch a new domestic terrorism unit. The new division was announced during testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Man charged for allegedly giving Olympians performance-enhancing drugs
The criminal charges are the first ever filed under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act enacted in 2020.
Justice Department to form new domestic terrorism unit
"The threat posed by domestic terrorism is on the rise," Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Hundreds arrested so far for Capitol attack
A year later, over 700 defendants have been charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. Charges range from entering restricted Capitol grounds to conspiracy. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge got an exclusive interview with Michael Sherwin, who formerly served as the U.S. Attorney for D.C. and processed the cases in the days after the attack. Herridge joins CBSN AM to discuss the investigation.
Former Capitol riot prosecutor discusses case
Hundreds of people are facing charges in connection with the events that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol nearly a year ago. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge spoke exclusively with the prosecutor who launched the probe and joined CBSN with more on her interview with Michael Sherwin.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule on Remain-in-Mexico policy
The Biden administration restarted the Trump-era border policy on a limited scale earlier this month to comply with court orders.
Some ICE agents to wear body cameras
Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin wearing body cameras in the new year as part of a six-month pilot program. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to discuss the details of the plan.
DOJ says inmates can remain on home confinement after pandemic ends
More than 7,700 inmates will be able to remain in home confinement under the bureau's control.
3 companies charged with negligence in Southern California oil spill
The charge could cost each accused company millions of dollars.
Lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The attorney general for Washington, D.C. has filed a civil lawsuit against far-right groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their roles in the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Attorney General Karl Racine joins CBSN to discuss the legal action.
House finds Meadows in contempt of Congress
The House has voted to hold former President Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the January 6 committee's investigation. The panel is expected to question more former Trump aides and allies this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill to discuss the latest.
Justice Department sues Texas over redistricting, alleging discrimination
The suit alleges that Texas has "again diluted the voting strength of minority Texans."
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting maps
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming the state's new voting district maps discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Kim Wehle, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore and the author of "How to Read the Constitution -- and Why," joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details of the lawsuit.
DOJ announces Texas redistricting lawsuit
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over GOP-approved redistricting maps that the department says discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Plus, the stock market bounces back as health experts find that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may not be as deadly. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Politico national correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Department of Justice closing Emmett Till investigation
The investigation was reopened after a 2017 book quoted Carolyn Bryant Donham as saying she lied when she claimed that Till grabbed her, whistled and made sexual advances.
Panel votes to hold ex-DOJ official in contempt
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is one step closer to holding another Trump ally in contempt. On Wednesday night, the panel voted unanimously to recommend contempt charges against former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM to talk about the committee's decision and why it's delaying a full House vote.
Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
Jan. 6 panel recommends contempt for Jeffrey Clark
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol advanced a measure to hold Jeffrey Clark in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena. However, the former Justice Department official may have one last chance to avoid potential prosecution. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details of the vote.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.