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The big moments from Tuesday's public impeachment hearings
38 minutes ago
On Tuesday, the House's ongoing impeachment investigation held its third day of public hearings -- featuring National Security Council Ukraine expert Alexander Vindman and Jennifer Williams, a member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff.
White House aide calls Trump's actions 'inappropriate' in push to investigate Bidens
1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Emails show Stephen Miller targeted Rubio, had editorial sway at Breitbart
2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Stephen Miller, the controversial senior White House policy adviser with hardline immigration views, coordinated with editors at far-right news site Breitbart to shape its immigration coverage, pushing criticism of Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's immigration policies, and otherwise directing editorial coverage, newly released emails from 2015 show.
Alexander Vindman has reached out to Army about his family's safety amid attacks by Trump and GOP lawmakers
2 hours, 32 minutes ago
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the National Security Council official testifying publicly as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, has reached out to the US Army about the security of his family as he comes under repeated attack by Trump and his allies.
Head of union for asylum officers calls Trump asylum policies 'egregious'
2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Michael Knowles, president of a local union that represents US asylum officers, denounced the Trump administration's asylum policies during a House hearing Tuesday, calling them "egregious" and "illegal."
Everyone in Ukraine is 'so tired' of hearing about Burisma, Zelensky tells CNN
3 hours, 19 minutes ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday weighed in on claims that he was ready to announce an investigation into Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company linked to the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, following a phone call with President Donald Trump.
Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss Summer Zervos defamation case
4 hours, 28 minutes ago
A Manhattan judge has again denied President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos against him, clearing the way for the President to be deposed by January 31.
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Impeachment witnesses concede Hunter Biden’s Burisma role raised ‘conflict’ concerns, after Stefanik grilling
1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Witnesses in Tuesday’s Trump impeachment hearing both testified that Hunter Biden’s role on the board of Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings raised concerns of a potential appearance of a conflict of interest, following a line of intense questioning by GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Vindman says he was left out of meetings after Trump phone call
1 hour, 5 minutes ago
A key witness in Tuesday's impeachment inquiry hearings testified that he was left out of meetings following his communications about President Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukranian President Voldomyr Zelensky and the release of his testimony in a closed-door deposition to multiple House committees.
Trump slams Pelosi as 'grossly incompetent' for trade deal handling, calls impeachment inquiry a 'kangaroo court'
2 hours, 13 minutes ago
President Trump called Speaker Pelosi “highly overrated” and incompetent” for not passing the so-called U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
Trump brands impeachment inquiry a 'coup' as House holds third day of public hearings
2 hours, 37 minutes ago
President Trump branded House Democrats' impeachment inquiry a "coup" and "charade" in an apparent rebuke of the way they were handling a public hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Vindman testifies he was asked to be Ukraine defense minister
2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified Tuesday as part of the House impeachment inquiry that he was asked to serve as Ukraine’s defense minister -- but repeatedly denied the offers -- when he traveled to Kiev for the inauguration of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Schiff scrambles to stop whistleblower from being named, after Vindman reveals intel contact
3 hours, 27 minutes ago
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and the committee's ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes. R-Calif., clashed during Tuesday's impeachment inquiry hearing after Schiff suggested Nunes' questions could lead to the outing of the whistleblower whose complaint led to the impeachment inquiry.
Impeachment witness scolds Nunes for calling him mister: 'Lt. Col. Vindman, please'
3 hours, 40 minutes ago
The testimony of National Security Council official Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman grew tense Tuesday under questioning from Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. -- as the impeachment hearing witness eventually scolded the top intelligence committee Republican for not addressing him by his military title.
Vindman downplays missing Burisma reference in Trump call summary: ‘Not a significant omission’
3 hours, 49 minutes ago
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified in Tuesday's impeachment hearing that the omission of the word “Burisma” -- the Ukrainian natural gas firm that hired Hunter Biden to serve in a lucrative role on the board -- in the transcript of President Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not “significant,” despite some prior controversy over the missing references.
Nunes slams media coverage on Ukraine and Russia, calls press 'puppets' for Democratic Party
4 hours, 55 minutes ago
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, panned the way the press covered last week's impeachment hearings in an opening salvo defending President Trump on Tuesday before nine more witnesses publicly testify this week.
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Trump says GOP 'absolutely killing it' in Vindman impeachment hearing
53 minutes ago
The president, who said Tuesday he was watching some of the Hill proceedings, also called Speaker Nancy Pelosi "grossly incompetent."
Trump press secretary claims departing Obama aides left nasty notes
1 hour, 1 minute ago
The former president's staffers quickly denied Trump adviser Stephanie Grisham's accusation, calling it an "outrageous lie."
'Never seen anything' like it: Official testifies about Trump-Sondland restaurant call
6 hours, 19 minutes ago
David Holmes, of the State Department, overheard the president's discussion about Ukraine and the Bidens.
As Democrats debate in Georgia, Stacey Abrams fights for voters' rights
6 hours, 25 minutes ago
The former candidate for governor spoke to NBC News about her efforts before the MSNBC/Washington Post Democratic debate on Wednesday.
COMING UP: Volker, Morrison testify at Trump impeachment hearings
12 hours, 48 minutes agoThe House Intelligence Committee continues public hearings in President Trump's impeachment inquiry. Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testify at a morning hearing. Amb. Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison testify at an afternoon hearing.
Russian web trolls boo Biden, often boost Gabbard, report finds
15 hours, 22 minutes ago
For Russia, Biden is to 2020 what Hillary Clinton was to 2016, researchers from the Foreign Policy Research Institute say in a new report.
Senior Trump admin official Mina Chang resigns after embellishing resumé
16 hours, 41 minutes ago
Mina Chang resigned Monday, six days after an NBC News report about her resume inflation and hours after NBC asked her about newly discovered false claims.
Trump admin readies rule to send asylum-seekers back to dangerous countries they passed through
23 hours, 31 minutes ago
"There will be people who will die as a result of these policies," a U.S. immigration official said on the condition of anonymity.
Israeli settlements don't violate international law, U.S. says in major reversal
23 hours, 43 minutes ago
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the shift in position a recognition of "the reality on the ground."
House investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller, lawyer tells court
1 day ago
Democrats are seeking the still-secret material redacted from the former special counsel's report.
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Watch live: Volker and Morrison to testify at impeachment hearing
21 minutes agoKurt Volker and Tim Morrison are testifying at the second impeachment hearing of the day
Top Navy SEAL sends Eddie Gallagher's case to review board
42 minutes agoThe move comes less than a week after Trump effectively pardoned Gallagher and is likely to be interpreted by many as an act of defiance against the president
White House aides testify about "unusual" Ukraine call at hearing
50 minutes agoAlexander Vindman and Jennifer Williams testified about their work on Ukraine in the first of two hearings on Tuesday
Trump dismisses health rumors and accuses the media of being "sick"
1 hour, 27 minutes agoAfter the president made an unannounced hospital visit this weekend, rumors circulated, without evidence, that he might have suffered a heart attack
Sanders campaign sets a new donations record
1 hour, 46 minutes agoAccording to his presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders surpassed 4 million donations sooner than any other candidate in history
Iowa GOP defends holding caucuses in 2020 as some state Republican parties cancel primaries
4 hours, 58 minutes agoIn less than 12 weeks, the presidential primary season officially begins. While it's expected to be a fierce contest on the Democratic side, some states are canceling their Republican primaries with an incumbent president on the ballot. That's not the case in Iowa. CBS News' Natalie Brand joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Female CEOs? OK. Female presidents? Not so fast
5 hours, 18 minutes agoIn world's biggest economies, women are generally seen as fit to lead companies but not a government, a study of gender perceptions reveals
Chances of Trump offering written testimony to impeachment investigators "absolute zero"
6 hours, 3 minutes agoPresident Trump tweeted he would "strongly consider" offering a written testimony to the House impeachment investigators. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the latest on the impeachment hearings.
Lawmakers ask FBI to investigate possible pay-to-play scheme
6 hours, 46 minutes ago"We urge the FBI to investigate these allegations and assure the American people that public office is not for sale," the Democratic representatives said in a letter to the FBI director
State Department official's impeachment inquiry testimony pokes holes in GOP defense
7 hours, 20 minutes agoFour officials are testifying Tuesday in the public impeachment hearings, including three who have first-hand knowledge of the call at the center of the proceedings between President Trump and the president of Ukraine. But it's what State Department official David Holmes said in his closed-door testimony that is poking holes in Republicans’ defense. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Impeachment hearings live updates: As Trump allies attack Vindman, he rejects claims that he is partisan
35 minutes ago
The Intelligence Committee is hearing from four White House and State Department officials about Trump’s actions toward Ukraine on a lengthy day of testimony.
Republicans’ unmistakable innuendo about Alexander Vindman
46 minutes ago
At the very least, Republicans were suggesting Vindman is a resume-inflator who exploits his military service. And some of it sounded like hinting at a dual loyalty, too.
Republicans’ unmistakable innuendo about Alexander Vindman
46 minutes ago
At the very least, Republicans were suggesting Vindman is a resume-inflator who exploits his military service. And some of it sounded like hinting at a dual loyalty, too.
Trump claims Pelosi trying to use trade deal to get votes on impeachment
1 hour, 22 minutes ago
Trump made the comments as negotiations on the trade pact were reaching a head on Capitol Hill.
Who is Laura Cooper, and why does her public testimony matter for the impeachment inquiry?
1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Longtime defense official Laura Cooper will testify in the impeachment inquiry into Trump on Wednesday. She previously testified about military aid to Ukraine being put on hold.
Who is Laura Cooper, and why does her public testimony matter for the impeachment inquiry?
1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Longtime defense official Laura Cooper will testify in the impeachment inquiry into Trump on Wednesday. She previously testified about military aid to Ukraine being put on hold.
Who is David Hale, and why does his public testimony matter in the impeachment inquiry?
2 hours, 8 minutes ago
David Hale, the highest-ranking State Department official to testify so far, will publicly testify in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump on Wednesday.
Who is Gordon Sondland, and why does his public testimony matter?
2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Gordon Sondland will testify Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry into Trump, after having revised his previous closed door testimony.
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Impeachment Hearings Live Updates: Morrison and Volker to Begin Testimony
21 minutes ago
Democrats expressed outrage as the White House attacked its own Ukraine expert during his testimony about how “inappropriate” he found President Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president.
As Climate Risk Grows, Cities Test a Tough Strategy: Saying ‘No’ to Developers
1 hour, 1 minute ago
A fight in Virginia Beach demonstrates the hard choices cities face when the pressure for new homes collides with the rising toll of natural disasters.
How Tulsi Gabbard’s Feud With Clinton Helped Extend Her Time in the Spotlight
1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Despite relatively modest support nationally, Ms. Gabbard has delighted Republicans, independents and conservative Democrats who dislike the Clintons.
Who Is Kurt Volker? Trump’s Former Special Envoy to Ukraine Will Testify
1 hour, 10 minutes ago
The first of the “three amigos” will testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Who Is Jennifer Williams? Pence Aide Listened to Trump-Zelensky Call
1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Ms. Williams, a veteran Foreign Service officer, testified that she found President Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president “unusual and inappropriate.”
Who Is Tim Morrison? Hawkish Aide Loyal to Trump Will Testify
1 hour, 25 minutes ago
A longtime Republican staff member on Capitol Hill, Mr. Morrison is seen by his party as a compelling witness as impeachment hearings move into their second week.
How Not to Plot Secret Foreign Policy: On a Cellphone and WhatsApp
2 hours, 59 minutes ago
American officials expressed wonderment that Rudolph W. Giuliani was running his “irregular channel” of diplomacy over open cell lines and communications apps penetrated by the Russians.
How Not to Plot Secret Foreign Policy: On a Cellphone and WhatsApp
2 hours, 59 minutes ago
American officials expressed wonderment that Rudolph W. Giuliani was running his “irregular channel” of diplomacy over open cell lines and communications apps penetrated by the Russians.
Read Alexander Vindman’s Prepared Opening Statement From the Impeachment Hearing
4 hours, 9 minutes ago
The top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, appeared in front of the House Intelligence Committee during the third day of public impeachment hearings.
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Mitt Romney Wants Answers From Stephen Miller About Leaked Emails
1 hour, 37 minutes ago
"The president gets to choose who’s around him, but I don’t think that reflects as well as it might,” the senator said of Miller's apparent ties to white nationalism.
Vindman Calls Offer Of Ukraine Post 'Comical' After Republicans Question His Loyalty
2 hours, 7 minutes ago
“I’m an American,” the Army lieutenant colonel said in impeachment proceedings. “I came here when I was a toddler. I immediately dismissed these offers.”
Stephen Miller Targeted Marco Rubio In Breitbart Coverage, Emails Show
2 hours, 15 minutes ago
The White House adviser and white nationalist worked with the far-right publication to smear the Florida senator ahead of the 2016 election.
Rex Tillerson: Asking A Country For Personal Favors Is 'Wrong'
2 hours, 20 minutes ago
The former secretary of state said "everyone understands" that using American aid as a bargaining chip isn't right.
Devin Nunes Tries Coaxing Impeachment Witness To Out Whistleblower
2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's counsel was forced to step in during the awkward moment.
There Are Two Rhodes Scholars Running For President. Only One Gets Mentioned.
4 hours, 12 minutes ago
Media outlets mention that Pete Buttigieg was a Rhodes scholar far more often than they mention that Cory Booker was one too.
Alexander Vindman Sends His Dad A Message During Impeachment Inquiry Testimony
4 hours, 22 minutes ago
"Do not worry," the top Ukraine expert for the National Security Council told his father, who fled the Soviet Union with his family 40 years ago.
Trump’s Push For Investigations Was An 'Order,' National Security Official Testifies
4 hours, 26 minutes ago
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said he believes Trump offered Ukraine little choice if it wanted to receive U.S. military aid.
Half The Men In The U.S. Are Uncomfortable With Female Political Leaders
5 hours, 22 minutes ago
A new study reveals an old problem; both men and women aren't totally cool with women running the show.
Alexander Vindman, Jennifer Williams Testify In Public Impeachment Inquiry Hearing
6 hours, 36 minutes ago
Read live updates as the top Ukraine expert for the National Security Council and an aide to Mike Pence are questioned by the House Intelligence Committee.
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn go Head-to-Head in First Debate of General Election 2019
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The Conservative and Labour leaders are taking part in the first debate of the 2019 snap general election.
***LIVE UPDATES*** Kurt Volker, Tim Morrison Testify in Impeachment Hearing
58 minutes ago
The House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday is holding its fourth public hearing as part of the House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Alexander Vindman Cuts Off Devin Nunes: ‘It's Lieutenant Colonel Vindman Please’
1 hour ago
Vindman cut off Devin Nunes (R-CA) during the third public impeachment inquiry hearing and asked him to call him by his military rank.
Watch Live: Fourth Public Democrat Impeachment Inquiry Hearing
1 hour, 1 minute ago
House Democrats will hold the fourth public hearing of their impeachment inquiry on Tuesday with the testimonies of Ambassador Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine; and Mr. Tim Morrison, former special assistant to the President and senior director for Europe and Russia, National Security Council.
Donald Trump: ‘Republicans Are Killing It’ in Impeachment Hearings
1 hour, 19 minutes ago
"The Republicans are absolutely killing it; they are doing so well because they are doing so well," Trump said.
Michael Moore: 'Not a Person On This Planet Believes' Trump's Health Is 'Fine'
1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Documentary filmmaker and left-wing activist Michael Moore claimed without evidence that President Donald Trump is lying about his health, suggesting that the president's recent visit to Walter Reed hospital wasn't for a routine check-up as stated by White House officials.
Tucker Carlson: 'Amazing Act of Magic' for Media to Transform Immigration into 'Fake Civil Rights Issue'
1 hour, 31 minutes ago
News media outlets deceptively frame the issue of immigration - both legal and illegal - as a "fake civil rights issue," said Tucker Carlson.
Franklin Graham Says Trump's Enemies Hellbent on ‘Destroying Him’
1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham said on Tuesday that the Democrats' ongoing impeachment effort against President Trump is "dividing our country even further" and added that Trump's enemies are hellbent on "destroying him & his presidency regardless of the damage it does to our nation."
Donald Trump Alive and Well: Media Is 'Sick' Not Me
2 hours, 4 minutes ago
President Donald Trump appeared publicly on Tuesday, squashing conspiracy theories that he had suffered severe health problems.
Syracuse U. Students Demand Right to Select Roommate by Race
2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Leftist student activists at Syracuse University are fighting for the right to select their roommates based on race. The university's chancellor replied, "I’ve heard the concern and I validate it."