Justice Department rolls out 5 strike forces due to gun violence
The effort from the Justice Department is the latest in a series of steps taken by the Biden administration to confront a surge in violent crime.
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Garland issues new guidelines on DOJ-White House communications
The policies are meant to be safeguards to protect the department from "partisan or other inappropriate influences, whether real or perceived."
Trump ally Tom Barrack arrested
Tom Barrack, a wealthy investor who served as chairman of the 2016 Trump inauguration, has been arrested on charges of allegedly acting as a foreign agent. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to explain the allegations.
Trump associate Tom Barrack indicted
Tom Barrack, a private equity investor and longtime associate of former President Trump, is facing multiple federal charges for illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the indictment.
Trump ally arrested and accused of illegal lobbying
Thomas Barrack, a longtime Trump ally who ran the former president's inaugural committee, has been charged with violating a federal lobbying law after allegedly failing to disclose his work on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, the Justice Department said. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former gymnast on FBI mishandling Nassar case
A scathing report released Wednesday by the Justice Department blames the FBI for failing to investigate and stop Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who sexually assaulted at least 250 women and girls. Former Team USA gymnast and three-time national champion Jessica Howard joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her thoughts on the report after first sharing her story of abuse by Nassar with CBS's 60 Minutes more than four years ago.
FBI mishandles Larry Nassar abuse allegations
A scathing and long-awaited Justice Department watchdog report blames the FBI for "fundamental errors" in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
FBI failures in Larry Nassar sex abuse case
A new report from the Justice Department’s Inspector General finds that the FBI mishandled the sexual abuse investigation into former U.S.A. gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the findings.
Biden signs order promoting economic competition
President Biden signed an executive order on Friday promoting economic competition, which will give his administration the power to crack down on some businesses who use monopolizing practices. Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Man charged after jumping from moving plane at LAX
According to the complaint, a passenger said he whispered that he needed to get off the plane and was going to jump out. "I'm serious," he said.
Georgia officials vow to fight for voting law
Georgia's governor and secretary of state say they will fight a lawsuit over a new election law the Justice Department alleges disproportionately affects Black voters. Tia Mitchell, a Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN to discuss the lawsuit and how it could affect other states.
Doubt growing over bipartisan infrastructure deal
Shortly after President Biden announced Democrats and Republicans reached a compromise on a bipartisan infrastructure package, the deal is in doubt. Republicans are upset over Democrats' plans to push through a separate bill addressing issues like child care and climate change. Politico associate editor and White House correspondent Anita Kumar joined CBSN with the latest on where negotiations stand.
Justice Department sues Georgia over voter restrictions
The Biden administration is suing the state of Georgia over its new voting law. The Justice Department argues the restrictions were designed to limit Black residents' ability to vote.
Justice Dept. sues over Georgia voting law
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department is suing Georgia over its new voting law for allegedly "denying or abridging the right of Black Georgians to vote on account of their race." He also had a warning for other states considering similar laws: "Where we believe the civil rights of Americans have been violated, we will not hesitate to act." Watch his remarks.
Biden unveils new gun violence strategy
On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled the administration's new strategy for combatting gun violence. The plan includes stiffer penalties for gun dealers who break federal laws and additional funding for state and local law enforcement agencies. CBSN anchor Lana Zak speaks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the plan and why Republicans are criticizing it.
Democrats regrouping after GOP blocks bill
Republicans dealt a major blow to one of President Biden's top domestic priorities by blocking a sweeping voting rights bill from advancing in the Senate. Every Democratic senator voted for the bill, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Republican filibuster. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
U.S. seizes Iranian state-linked news sites
U.S. authorities seized a range of Iran's state-linked news website domains they accused of spreading "disinformation," the Justice Department announced Tuesday, in a move that appeared to be a far-reaching crackdown on Iranian media amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Airlines struggle with renewed travel
An estimated 48 million Americans will travel for the July 4 holiday, but renewed travel has caught airlines off-guard, with staffing shortages and cancellations. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM live from Ronald Reagan Airport to discuss.
DOJ releases new U.S. Capitol attack video
The Department of Justice on Monday released new footage from the deadly January 6 assault of the U.S. Capitol. The three new videos are being used as evidence against alleged Proud Boys member Charles Donohoe. He and several other members face charges related to coordinating with others before and after the attack. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Emails reveal Trump pushed DOJ to overturn election
Newly released emails show President Trump and his top aide pressuring officials at the Department of Justice to overturn the election. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Emails show Trump pressure on Justice Department
The House Oversight Committee released a series of emails Tuesday that show how former President Trump and his allies pushed to have the Justice Department investigate false claims of election fraud. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with details of what those emails said and how DOJ officials responded.
House Democrats probe Trump leak subpoenas
House Judiciary Democrats are launching a probe into Trump-era leak investigations that included subpoenas for information linked to lawmakers and journalists. Jeff Pegues reports on the latest for CBSN AM.
Top DOJ official resigning after leaks inquiry outrage
John Demers, the Department of Justice's top national security official, is stepping down at the end of the week, raising questions about what he knew about the department's secret seizure of records from congressional Democrats.
Attorney general vows to "move swiftly" on seizure of lawmakers' data
Garland said there are "important questions that must be resolved in connection" to the Justice Department's seizure of records.
New rules coming on obtaining lawmaker records
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he is planning to strengthen the Justice Department's rules on obtaining lawmaker records after revelations that the Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for data from Democrats, journalists and even former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBS News' Keir Dougall spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means.
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%."
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.
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.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
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.
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.