Justice Department sues Texas over abortion ban
The Justice Department sued the state of Texas over its six-week abortion ban. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the law is in "open defiance" of the Constitution. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Biden plans new steps to fight pandemic
President Biden will lay out his administration's latest plans to fight COVID-19 later today. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain the latest on that plus other developments including the fight over Texas' abortion law.
Former NFL star Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health fraud
Former Denver Broncos running back faces up to 10 year in prison for insurance reimbursement scheme.
Biden orders release of 9/11 documents
President Biden signed an executive order Friday directing the Justice Department to oversee a declassification review of some documents related to the 9/11 attacks, after pressure from families of victims who are demanding to know if Saudi Arabia helped the hijackers. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's Lana Zaka to discuss.
Northeast recovering after deadly storm Ida
The Northeast is recovering after the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the region. Plus, top U.S. health officials ask the Biden administration to scale back their rollout of a COVID-19 booster shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Lana Zak to preview this week's "Face the Nation."
Justice Department to close NYC jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein
The jail has faced scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide there in August 2019.
Justice Department says new Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The law prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal gun laws.
Pharmacist accused of selling COVID vaccination cards on eBay
If convicted, Tangtang Zhao could face 120 years in prison.
Trump's pressure on Justice Department
Multiple reports indicate former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen told the Senate Judiciary Committee that then-President Trump tried to pressure the Justice Department to discredit the 2020 election. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the concerns over political interference at the Justice Department.
DOJ and New Jersey agree on reforms for notorious women's prison
Last year, federal officials said there was reasonable cause to believe the state's Department of Corrections failed to protect inmates from sexual abuse by staff.
DOJ defends latest federal eviction moratorium
The Justice Department has defended the CDC's temporary extension of the federal eviction moratorium in a court filing last week. It cited concerns over the rising cases of COVID fueled by the Delta variant. But, the Biden administration is facing criticism from those who say they don't have the authority to continually extend the deadline. Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor and professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with her insight.
DOJ launches probe into Phoenix Police
The Justice Department launched a widespread probe into the Phoenix Police Department, looking into whether officers have been using excessive force and violating the rights of people experiencing homelessness. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Justice Department defends new eviction moratorium in court
The Justice Department argued the court should uphold the ban after landlord groups tried to block it.
Hackers targeted federal prosecutors' email
The Justice Department confirmed the Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds breach also gained access to email accounts in 27 U.S. attorney's offices across the country. Eric Tucker, a reporter covering national security at the Justice Department and FBI for the Associated Press, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what information they might have accessed and what the Justice Department is doing about it.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police
The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness.
Trump grapples with maintaining political relevancy
Former President Trump has been working to maintain leadership in the Republican Party since his defeat in the 2020 election. However, over the past few weeks, he's seen several political fires pop up, including two big developments from the Justice Department. Sarah Westwood, Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter, joins "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how this could affect Mr. Trump and his party moving forward.
Biden administration under pressure to block new voting rights laws
As CBS affiliate KHOU-TV's David Gonzalez reports, hundreds took part in four-day march in Texas in support of voting rights. Participants denounced proposed changes to the state's voting laws. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the increased pressure on the White House to pass federal legislation that would protect the right to vote.
Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors
The department said 27 U.S. attorney offices had at least one employee's email account compromised during the hacking campaign.
Trump's tax returns to be given to Congress, DOJ says
The Justice Department now says the IRS must give former President Trump's tax returns to Congress. Dave Clarke, White House editor for the Washington Post, joined CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
DOJ sues Texas over plan to stop vehicles transporting migrants
Border Patrol holding facilities for unaccompanied children and families could become dangerously overcrowded due to Texas' order, the Biden administration argued in its lawsuit.
Justice Department warns states on ballot audits
The Justice Department is putting states on notice over audits of ballots cast in last year's presidential election. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN with more.
Justice Department declines to represent GOP congressman in January 6 suit
The Justice Department said it inciting an attack on the Capitol, as alleged in the lawsuit against Brooks, falls outside the scope of a lawmakers' employment.
Trump ally Tom Barrack released on $250 million bond
Tom Barrack, who once ran former President Trump's inaugural committee, is out of jail on $250 million bond after he was accused of illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
Illegal gun crackdown
The Department of Justice launches a nationwide crackdown on gun violence, sending prosecutors and federal agents to Washington and several other major cities. Jeff Pegues reports from Chicago.
Justice Department launches gun trafficking strike forces
The Justice Department is cracking down on the wave of illegal guns plaguing American cities. But federal efforts to reduce gun crime have rarely had much impact. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
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.
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%."
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
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.
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.
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.