Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response during the COVID-19 pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment amid plans to testify before the Senate on Wednesday and will refrain from answering questions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to testify Wednesday just minutes into a Capitol Hill hearing that Republicans outwardly hoped would undermine the scientist and open him to claims of perjury.

During his opening statement, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right and will refrain from answering questions from Senators in their probe of his Covid pandemic response.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Wednesday he is not ready to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, throwing the confirmation into doubt a day before a crucial committee vote.

Todd Blanche’s chance at becoming attorney general is in genuine jeopardy after Republican Senator John Cornyn cancelled a meeting with the nominee amid an ongoing standoff over President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Senator John Cornyn is still undecided on the acting attorney general, who needs unanimous Republican approval to advance out of the Judiciary Committee.

A planned vote to move forward with Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general appeared in doubt Wednesday as a key Republican senator demanded more assurances from the Justice Department about the settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

It's the second time Trump has asked the justices to nix damages awarded by a jury to Carroll, a longtime advice columnist and former TV talk show host.

Trump's attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.

Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million defamation award owed to E. Jean Carroll.

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where former U.S. President Donald Trump is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a

Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral took place Tuesday in Washington, D.C., with tributes from President Trump and others. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.

President Donald Trump recalled his friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham, as a “tough cookie” in heartfelt and humorous remarks at Washington National Cathedral.

Pres. Trump delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling him a "true American original."

President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during his late friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) funeral Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral. Social media users quickly noted Trump's closed eyes and drooping face after delivering a eulogy for his former Republican ally.

Democrat James Talarico announced three dates for Texas Senate debates against Republican Ken Paxton, but Paxton has reservations about their fairness.

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee in Texas, has widened his lead over his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a new poll. The results of the Texas

New poll, new warning for Ken Paxton. James Talarico leads and the numbers among Latino and independent voters could reshape this race.

A new poll by the Texas Public Opinion Research shows Democrat James Talarico holding a five-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, with affordability identified as a primary concern for voters.

Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.

The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 along party lines Tuesday evening to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, succeeding Bill Pulte.

Clayton enjoys stronger support among Republican lawmakers than Pulte, a Trump loyalist who came to the job without relevant national security experience. At his confirmation hear

Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.