Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Trump promises spate of executive orders, including on Jan. 6 defendants
At a rally in Washington, D.C., President-elect Donald Trump said, "Everybody in this very large arena will be very happy with my decision on the J6 hostages."
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
Trump claims Jan. 6 rioters didn't have guns, but several admitted they did
A CBS News review shows several Jan. 6 rioters were charged with carrying firearms while they were on the grounds of the Capitol.
Miami Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks for Jan. 6 Trump pardon
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
Poll analysis: 4 years on, GOP disapproval of Jan. 6 attack continues to soften
Most Americans would oppose Trump pardons for Jan. 6 attack, while Republicans would favor these pardons.
4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
FBI leadership said "basic step" was missed ahead of Jan. 6 riot — DOJ IG report
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that not canvassing the nation for further information was the "basic step that was missed."
Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
Trump says he'll act on the "first day" on some Jan. 6 cases
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases
Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.
Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates
Former law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot have been helping the campaigns of Kamala Harris and other Democrats this fall.
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump says Jan. 6 was a "day of love," glossing over supporters' violence
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.
Law enforcement searching for Jan. 6 rioter who failed to report to prison
Multiple sources told CBS News there is an active effort to find Antony Vo of Indiana, who was expected to report to a federal correctional facility by early summer.
Nancy Pelosi called Trump "domestic enemy" in new Jan. 6 footage
The new footage was turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by CBS News.
Michael Sparks, the first Jan. 6 defendant to breach Capitol, is sentenced
Michael Sparks, of Kentucky, was the first to breach the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan. 6 rioter stormed Capitol with her sword and whip, FBI says
Kennedy Lindsey was arrested in Los Angeles on charges including disorderly conduct and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Judge rejects motion to dismiss Trump 2020 election case
The ruling is the first substantive order since the case was returned to Judge Tanya Chutkan following a landmark Supreme Court opinion last month.
"Anchorman" actor pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Jan. 6 victims frustrated over Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity
Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
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DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds
Trump administration pulls security detail from two former officials
The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order declassify any remaining files from Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. MLK was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.
Trump says he'll release more JFK assassination files
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy's assassination. JFK was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas in 1963.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
California Senate Insurance Committee still without leader amid corruption probe, insurance crisis
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
Arab American voters helped Trump win Michigan. What will his presidency bring?
President Trump came to the city of Dearborn looking for votes. He won the city and took Michigan in a startling reversal for Democrats.
Trump selects Sean Curran to lead Secret Service
Sean Curran previously served as the special agent in charge of President Trump's security detail and sprung to cover him on stage during the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.
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DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds
SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense, report finds
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
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Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense, report finds
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
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DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds
Trump administration pulls security detail from two former officials
The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
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Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
Divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at court
"I hope that this decision will mark a turning point in the fight for women's rights in France," the woman said.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
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SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Michelle Yeoh on charting new course with "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
2025 Oscar nominations announced
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break down this year's contenders.
Michelle Yeoh on "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as Emperor Georgiou, leading Paramount+'s new film, "Star Trek: Section 31."
Robbie Williams on new biopic "Better Man"
In an exclusive interview at New York's legendary Cafe Carlyle, British superstar Robbie Williams discusses why he loved being played by a CGI monkey in the new biopic "Better Man," how his "life and whole career is based on audacity," and his struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression.
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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New details in Nashville high school shooting
Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more.
7 officers shot in Texas
Seven San Antonio, Texas, police officers were shot after responding to a call of an apparent "suicide in progress." CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest confirmed information.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
5 men sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of teen
Five men were sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenager as well as the killing of her father and toddler-aged niece.
Man dubbed the "Truck Stop Serial Killer" convicted in 2007 murder
Former truck driver Bruce Mendenhall has been now been convicted of three murders and is the suspect in several others.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Trump closes immigration offices abroad
At the direction of President Trump, about 1,500 troops are being deployed to the southern border with increased operations to block illegal immigrant crossings set to start in the coming days. Meanwhile, his administration is closing immigration offices former President Joe Biden opened in Latin America. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
New details in Nashville high school shooting
Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more.
Sources: Hegseth admits to $50,000 payment to woman
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
Trump again argues for tariffs on foreign goods
President Trump and his advisers are working on plans to put tariffs on foreign goods, arguing that doing so will boost manufacturing in the U.S. and balance trade with countries like China. However, critics warn that they could prompt retaliatory tariffs that will lower demand for U.S. products and hurt American workers. Weijia Jiang has more.
New wildfires erupt in Southern California
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.