FBI arrests former Olympic snowboarder accused of being drug kingpin
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin who’s been accused of orchestrating multiple murders, was arrested in Mexico and taken to the United States, Justice Department officials announced. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Epstein’s inner circle subpoenaed to testify before House Oversight Committee
Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor are set to appear before the committee in February and March.
1/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
More than 200 million Americans bracing for powerful winter storm; Seven House Democrats join Republicans to vote for DHS funding
1/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Minneapolis ICE protests continue in face of Trump’s Insurrection Act threat; Indiana and Miami students reflect on lead-up to football championship.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
Trump says “armada” of warships heading to Iran
President Trump said that a large “armada” of U.S. warships is heading toward Iran “just in case,” nearly a month after anti-government protests began in the country. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Moderna downsizing investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid U.S. skepticism
Pharmaceutical company Moderna says it is scaling down its investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid growing opposition to immunizations from U.S. officials. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says “our teams are ready” ahead of winter storm
Tennessee is one of more than a dozen states now under a state of emergency ahead of what’s expected to be a major winter storm. The state has been preparing for days, mostly concerned about icy conditions
Winter storm doesn’t disprove climate change, despite Trump’s claim
President Trump cited a major winter storm as evidence to suggest that global warming does not exist — a misleading claim that has been consistently debunked by climate experts.
