CBS News has exclusively learned that Senate and House Democrats are investigating whether President Trump issued pardons and commutations as part of what is described as a “pay-to-play” dynamic. Lawmakers have sent letters to more than a dozen recipients of executive clemency, seeking documents about payment history and communications with lawyers or those close to … Read more
Instances of political violence in the U.S. are on the rise. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, joins CBS News with more. Source link
Examining the lead-up to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation announcement – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress as he faces sexual assault and misconduct allegations. CBS News California accountability correspondent Julie Watts has more. Source link
Examining prospects of U.S. military ground action in Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News As negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran continue, American troops are flowing to the Middle East. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins “The Takeout” to assess the state of the war. Source link
As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, President Trump says he’s holding off on his threat to destroy the country’s power plants if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more. Source link