Trump legal team has discussed possible presidential interview with Mueller's team
The discussions have involved, for example, whether the interview can be written questioning as opposed to in-person questioning
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Paul Manafort is suing Robert Mueller, Rod Rosenstein
Manafort claims Rosenstein didn't have authority to appoint Mueller as special counsel, which occurred after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey
2018: What's next for Russia and the U.K.?
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer on Putin's upcoming election, and Britain's troublesome "Brexit"
2018: What's next in Washington?
CBS News National Correspondent Chip Reid on the challenges President Trump and Republicans face in the coming year
Sunday: Graham, Cheney, Crowley, Dingell, Hurd
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Trump: I can do whatever I want with the Justice Department
Tells New York Times he thinks Robert Mueller will treat him fairly, but leaves his options open; also, takes tougher line with China on N. Korea
Former prosecutors, GOP officials defend Mueller in letter
President Trump has said he has no plans to fire Mueller, but has called the probe a "witch hunt"
Pence: I knew Flynn lied to me about Russian contacts when he was fired
The vice president vouched for Flynn during a January 15 appearance on Face the Nation before the former national security adviser was terminated
During surprise Afghanistan visit, Mike Pence promises to "stay in this fight"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Pence addresses Russia probe and Trump's legislative agenda
Democrats, Republicans engage in partisan messaging battle in Trump-Russia probe
Typifying the intense partisan rancor surrounding the investigations, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi pressed Speaker Paul Ryan Friday to keep the House probe intact
Pence says White House "fully cooperating" with Mueller
CBS News' Margaret Brennan had an exclusive interview with the vice president during his unannounced trip to Afghanistan
"Mueller is doing a great job," Democrats say
House Democrats expressed support for special counsel Robert Mueller and his Russia investigation Thursday afternoon
Ex-U.S. attorney says Trump transition emails fair game
Trump said attorneys for his transition team were angered by Robert Mueller's move to obtain emails as part of the Russia probe
Trump says he's not planning to fire Robert Mueller
"No, I'm not," Mr. Trump told reporters upon his arrival back at the White House
Special counsel reacts to allegations of improperly obtaining Trump emails
Mueller's team reportedly gained access to emails sent and received by Trump transition officials
Sen. Lankford says anti-Trump texts don't taint entire Mueller probe
"We want our F.B.I. agents to be neutral and to be non-political," Lankford said Sunday
Poll: Most Americans think Trump is trying to obstruct the probe into Russian meddling
Forty percent of Americans think the president has done something illegal when it comes to Russia, the poll found
Putin: Trump camp Russia allegations "damage" U.S.
In annual Q&A with media, Russian leader says claims of collusion show "lack of respect" for Trump voters
Rod Rosenstein to Congress: I haven't seen "good cause" to fire Mueller
Deputy Attorney General testified before the House Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing.
Judge issues final warning to Manafort, Gates in conspiracy, money laundering case
The judge warned Manafort again on speaking to the press amid questions if he violated gag order by ghost-writing an op-ed on his work for Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says he'll run for re-election
And with approval ratings topping 80 percent, man who has steered Russia for 17 years is likely to keep his iron grip on the wheel
Commentary: President Trump starts to rack up wins
As 2017 winds down, the president is having a good few weeks at his opponents' expense
Report: Deutsche Bank subpoenaed for Trump account data
The move comes amid Mueller's ever-growing probe into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. A Trump lawyer disputed reports of the subpoena
Did Trump obstruct justice? Timing is key
If president knew Michael Flynn had lied to FBI when he urged James Comey to stop investigating him, it could amount to a crime
What Sally Yates said about Michael Flynn to White House counsel
Sources tell Major Garrett that Sally Yates never told WH Counsel Don McGahn that Flynn lied, or that he was under investigation, or that he lied to the FBI. This is at odds with Yates' testimony in May
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
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Trump says he's deciding between deal or driving Iran "into hell"
President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 5 storm.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American journalist held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Metal detectorist finds record-breaking trove of ancient Roman coins
A man who discovered Roman silver coins in a field realized he had stumbled upon something bigger when his metal detector kept signaling.
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Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
OpenAI wants U.S. to lead global AI safety
Tech industry insiders are united in saying that artificial intelligence development requires regulation and safety standards. OpenAI says the U.S. should lead the way when it comes to building out global AI safety principles. POLITICO Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp weighs in.
Former controller explains FAA outage
Flights were disrupted after a cable line was accidentally cut at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. S. Todd Yeary, a former certified air traffic controller with the FAA, explains what happened and why.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers take next steps
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss her case and asked the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Latest on Nolan Wells case
A grand jury has declined to charge anyone in connection with the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more details.
Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Trump to UN: Whoever wins AI, wins
President Trump continued his push for rapid AI development Tuesday in remarks before the United Nations General Assembly. Global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joined CBS News to discuss.
Trump signs new security deal with Greenland
President Trump, Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen signed a new security agreement Tuesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Cuban foreign minister slams U.S. blockade
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío spoke with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman ahead of this week's United Nations General Assembly, blasting the ongoing U.S. oil blockade against his country.
Man remains in ICE custody after shooting
The Venezuelan man who was shot by ICE Sunday remains in federal custody despite losing feeling on his left side, his lawyer said. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.