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President Trump could face legal troubles for his comments prior to the attack at the U.S. Capitol that led to five deaths. Some Republicans are defending him, citing a Supreme Court case that involved a KKK leader. Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to discuss the potential legal fallout for the president.
President Trump's legal team concluded opening arguments in the Senate trial yesterday, stressing that president did not commit an impeachable offense. They also addressed reports of new allegations from former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book. CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan joins CBSN with more on the president's legal strategy.
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
Democrats will wrap up their opening arguments in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. House managers will focus on the president allegedly obstructing Congress after highlighting abuse of power yesterday. For a closer look at the legal battle, former Justice Department national security prosecutor Joseph Moreno joins CBSN.
President Trump's legal team for his impeachment trial is taking shape. It will be led by White House counsel Pat Cipollone and the president's personal attorney Jay Sekulow, along with Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr and others. CBS News' Natalie Brand, McClatchy congressional reporter Emma Dumain, and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with the latest developments.
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
President Trump has suggested the whistleblower who accused him of abusing his power committed treason. Mr. Trump denounced the whistleblower in a closed-door speech that was caught on camera. The president's acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire, told the House Intelligence Committee the whistleblower did the right thing. Jay Sekulow, who serves as counsel to the president, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he believes there was "no violation of law" in his client's call with the Ukrainian president.
President Trump's legal team is preparing for the release of the redacted Mueller report on Thursday, as the president lashes out at investigators on Twitter. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid breaks down what's likely to happen once the special counsel's findings are made public.
Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Jay Sekulow discuss the Mueller investigation and President Trump's feelings about the findings on this week's edition of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Jay Sekulow spoke to Major Garrett about the Mueller report
This week on "The Takeout," President Trump's personal lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Jay Sekulow discuss the conclusion of the Mueller investigation, and how they first got their hands on the attorney general's summary of the report.
A summary of special counsel Robert Mueller's final report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, released by Attorney General William Barr, says Mueller found no collusion between President Trump or his campaign and Russia. But Mueller leaves the matter of obstruction unresolved, saying the report does not exonerate the president. Jay Sekulow, one of President Trump's personal attorneys, joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the special counsel report.
Cohen gave Congress all the versions of a 2017 statement he made to the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding a Trump Tower project in Moscow. He later pleaded guilty to lying to Congress over the testimony
President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani says he's "more optimistic" about President Trump sitting down for an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller. While speaking to CBS News chief white house correspondent Major Garrett, Giuliani put the odds of a presidential interview at 50/50. Politico magazine editor-in-chief Blake Hounshell joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political news.
The White House announced sanctions on Russia Wednesday for its use of a nerve agent against a former Russian spy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Sources said the probability of a Trump-Mueller interview is now higher than it was in the immediate aftermath of the Michael Cohen raids
The Fox host said on Monday that he had discussed "legal questions" with Michael Cohen, Trump's personal attorney
Trump has been left with a lean legal team that has struggled to add criminal defense firepower
Mr. Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow said Sunday morning that "conflicts" prevented the pair from formally joining the legal team
Trump's lawyers tried to hire former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, according to the Washington Post
The lawyer also said that "pardons are not on the table"
Trump said the president "has the complete power to pardon" while decrying leaks from his administration
Jay Sekulow tells CBS News, "Pardons are not being discussed and are not on the table,” after report president’s power to grant them being looked at
Jay Sekulow suggested the Secret Service should have prevented the meeting
Jay Sekulow, a member of President Trump's legal team, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss Trump's knowledge of his son's meeting with Russians in June 2016.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Suzanne Morphew's death has been determined to be a homicide. The autopsy report was released by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Susie Wolff, a pioneering figure in motorsports, made history as the first woman in more than 20 years to participate in a Formula One race weekend. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her career and current role as the managing director of the all-female F1 Academy.
Columbia University set a new deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to clear out the encampment on the campus Monday after announcing the institution will not divest from Israel. CBS News' Tom Hanson is following the latest.
Campus protests are continuing across the country with students calling for divestment from Israel over the country's actions in Gaza. Anne-Marie Green explains how this became a major concern for the protesting students.
Southwest Airlines is stopping operations at four airports and slashing flights at others as part of cost-cutting measures that the company's CEO says could also include cabin reconfigurations and the end of single-class seating. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.