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Trump invokes Fifth Amendment during questioning
Former President Donald Trump pleaded the Fifth and refused to testify under oath when he was questioned in connection with a civil investigation by the New York Attorney General's office into alleged fraud by the Trump Organization. This comes after the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump's Florida home in a separate investigation. Robert Costa reports.
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Economists are cautiously optimistic that inflation may be slowing as prices on gas, airline tickets and clothes all fell last month. Carter Evans takes a look.
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Many school districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of teachers amid low pay, burnout and other factors. Nationwide, the deficit is more than 280,000 teachers, according to the National Education Association. Some districts are offering incentives. Elise Preston takes a look.
Ukraine prepares to mount major counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops are preparing to launch a new counteroffensive in the south following a major attack on a base in Russian-controlled Crimea. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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U.S. stocks soar after inflation falls more than expected in July
Wednesday's data bolstered hopes that a peak in inflation — and Fed's aggressive rate hikes — may be on horizon.
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Abobakkr Dirar and Mohamed Elamin were forced off a plane because a passenger complained about text messages, suit says.
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Trump invokes Fifth Amendment during questioning
Former President Donald Trump pleaded the Fifth and refused to testify under oath when he was questioned in connection with a civil investigation by the New York Attorney General's office into alleged fraud by the Trump Organization. This comes after the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump's Florida home in a separate investigation. Robert Costa reports.
DOJ charges Iranian in alleged plot to kill Bolton
The Justice Department revealed the details of an Iranian operative's alleged plot to assassinate former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, one of Iran's fiercest critics. Sources tell CBS News another target of the alleged plot was former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Catherine Herridge has the details.
U.S. inflation slows after hitting 40-year high
Economists are cautiously optimistic that inflation may be slowing as prices on gas, airline tickets and clothes all fell last month. Carter Evans takes a look.
NYC mayor blasts Texas governor as migrants arrive
There's a growing political battle between Texas and the mayors of New York City and Washington, D.C., after Gov. Greg Abbott began busing thousands of migrants to both cities. It's part of the Republican governor's effort to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policy. Nancy Chen has the latest.
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Ukrainian troops are preparing to launch a new counteroffensive in the south following a major attack on a base in Russian-controlled Crimea. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Rep. Perry's phone, inflation report & more
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John Bolton discusses alleged assassination plot
The Justice Department is charging an Iranian operative for allegedly plotting to murder former national security adviser John Bolton. An alleged member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is wanted by the FBI on charges related to the plot to kill the former Trump official. Bolton joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss the plot.
Trump pleads the Fifth in N.Y. civil investigation
Former President Donald Trump testified under oath in the New York civil investigation into his business dealings. He invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination during the deposition. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss the deposition and the latest on the Mar-a-Lago search.
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Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Police release new image of missing California teen as search hits roadblock
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U.S. schools struggling amid severe teacher shortage
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Migrants bused to New York and D.C. caught in political battle
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
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Serena Williams loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire
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Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
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Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
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Police release new image of missing California teen as search hits roadblock
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DOJ charges Iranian in alleged plot to kill Bolton
The Justice Department revealed the details of an Iranian operative's alleged plot to assassinate former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, one of Iran's fiercest critics. Sources tell CBS News another target of the alleged plot was former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Catherine Herridge has the details.
John Bolton discusses alleged assassination plot
The Justice Department is charging an Iranian operative for allegedly plotting to murder former national security adviser John Bolton. An alleged member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is wanted by the FBI on charges related to the plot to kill the former Trump official. Bolton joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss the plot.
Trump pleads the Fifth in N.Y. civil investigation
Former President Donald Trump testified under oath in the New York civil investigation into his business dealings. He invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination during the deposition. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss the deposition and the latest on the Mar-a-Lago search.
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Inflation slowed in July as gasoline prices dropped
The U.S. inflation rate slowed more than was expected in July, the latest numbers revealed Wednesday. Aaron Weinman, a finance correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the recent data from the Labor Department.
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Rep. Perry's phone, inflation report & more
Republican Congressman Scott Perry, a Trump ally, says his phone was confiscated by the FBI. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Francesca Chambers, White House correspondent for USA Today, join "Red and Blue" to discuss that and other news from the White House and Capitol Hill.
Examining ongoing investigations related to Trump
CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the different and ongoing investigations in multiple states and districts related to former President Donald Trump. They include an election interference case in Georgia and a tax returns case in Washington, D.C.
Trump invokes Fifth Amendment in N.Y. civil probe
Former President Donald Trump has invoked his Fifth Amendment right and refused to testify under oath. He was deposed by the New York Attorney General's office as part of its investigation into the Trump Organization's finances. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and former prosecutor Steve Baric join Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.