Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.
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Judgment in Trump fraud case stands at $502 million before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will likely owe the state of New York about half a billion dollars when he's sworn in as president.
Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
A timeline of Trump's "hush money" trial from inside court
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced in his New York "hush money" trial. Here's what happened with the case.
Listen to Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case here
President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in a New York court for his conviction in the "hush money" case.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Supreme Court won't stop Trump sentencing in "hush money" criminal case
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Special counsel's Trump report should be partially released, DOJ says
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation involving the 2020 election should be released to the public.
Trump seeks Supreme Court's intervention in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
Appeals court refuses to pause Trump's sentencing in New York "hush money" case
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
Trump to be sentenced for "hush money" conviction before inauguration
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
New York judge rejects Trump presidential immunity claim in "hush money" case
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
Georgia judge denies former Trump lawyer's motion to overturn guilty plea
Former Trump campaign campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro tried to have his guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case invalidated.
Trump attorneys criticize prosecutors' "novel" alternative in New York case
Prosecutors and President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers continue to argue over how a judge should move forward in a case in which Trump has been convicted, but not sentenced.
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Trump demands immediate dismissal of New York "hush money" criminal case
President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction should be tossed out because he was elected president, his lawyers say.
Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.
Judge delays presidential immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" case
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election? Experts weigh in.
Trump's third campaign for president has played out alongside the four criminal cases against him. Where they go could very well depend on whether he's elected.
Judge unseals more evidence in Trump 2020 election case
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
Judge rules evidence in Trump 2020 election case to be unsealed Friday
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
Georgia prosecutor asks appeals court to reinstate 6 charges in Trump case
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair
President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
The president said he was taking the action because Biden did the same to him in 2021.
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.
Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal
"The MMWR has lost its autonomy," one health official told CBS News.
The public won't get to see Elon Musk's financial disclosures
The wealthiest man in the world is in charge of a powerful new government task force fundamentally changing the government.
Trump targets a Wall Street tax break also in Democrats' crosshairs
The Trump administration's list of tax priorities includes eliminating a loophole that benefits private equity firms, hedge funds and other big investors.
Judge blocks move to place 2,200 USAID employees on leave
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
Senate GOP releases budget plan, moving forward despite delay in House
After House GOP efforts stalled, the Senate is moving ahead with its own plan to enact the president's priorities.
Democratic FEC chair says Trump fired her. She says it's not legal.
Weintraub, one of three Democratic members on the Federal Election Commission, posted a letter from Trump terminating her.
DOJ agrees not to reveal names of FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases
A group of anonymous FBI agents sued the Justice Department to prevent the public release of names of bureau personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases.
Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.
Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency
In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.
Clean energy industry tailors message to focus on money and jobs
Clean energy believes industry's profit potential will sell far better in current climate of nationalism and tycoon leadership.
What to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts at DOGE
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency wants to cut government spending, but it's also prompting lawsuits and concerns about data privacy.
Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out
Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.
In Michigan, some Arab American voters revisit their support for Trump
President Trump wrote Thursday that the Gaza Strip "would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting."
FBI agent who investigated Jan. 6 calls DOJ inquiry "demoralizing"
Last week, Trump allies at the Justice Department ordered the FBI to send a questionnaire nationwide to identify personnel who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and make a list for leadership to review.
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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair
President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.
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Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.
Trump targets a Wall Street tax break also in Democrats' crosshairs
The Trump administration's list of tax priorities includes eliminating a loophole that benefits private equity firms, hedge funds and other big investors.
Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement checks will be disbursed soon
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.
Clean energy industry tailors message to focus on money and jobs
Clean energy believes industry's profit potential will sell far better in current climate of nationalism and tycoon leadership.
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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair
President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
The president said he was taking the action because Biden did the same to him in 2021.
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Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal
"The MMWR has lost its autonomy," one health official told CBS News.
Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement checks will be disbursed soon
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
This less-common type of heart attack disproportionately affects women
A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Gastrointestinal outbreak on cruise sickens nearly 100 people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but the victims reported having diarrhea and vomiting.
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U.N.'s ICC condemns Trump's sanctions, calls for global support
The International Criminal Court, sanctioned by Trump after issuing an arrest warrant for Israel's leader, calls on all nations "to stand united for justice."
Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency
In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.
Family mourns Sweden shooting victim who called fiancée to say goodbye
Badly wounded, Salim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to say he loved her one last time before he died in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting.
China fumes at U.S. as Panama pulls out of key agreement with Beijing
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Russian spy ship catches fire, issues warning: "Please hear me"
The audio provides an unusual peek inside Russia's fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely.
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Prince estate and Netflix cut ties on documentary
A nine-hour documentary exploring the life of Prince will not be released on Netflix, and a new film will be produced by the Prince estate.
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo reveals details about upcoming solo album
In this web exclusive, the Oscar-nominated actress discusses her unique recording style with correspondent Seth Doane. Don't miss our profile of Cynthia Erivo on "CBS News Sunday Morning" February 9!
Taste testing homemade Pop-Tarts
Jamila Robinson, the editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to taste test some homemade Pop-Tarts and discuss Taylor Swift's impact on the popular treat.
Kendrick Lamar on Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will be the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, which will also feature SZA. The Grammy winner said it's a "big deal" to bring rap to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl menu ideas and recipes
From burgers, hot dogs, tacos, BBQ and wings, to salsas and cocktails, here are some tempting recipes and full menus from top chefs, cookbook authors and restaurateurs to go with watching the Big Game!
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U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
AI ban or fan? The debate over using generative AI in schools
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers are using AI detection tools to catch cheating, others are banning it completely.
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.
Generative AI's impact in the classroom
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
Vance to attend global AI summit in Paris for first international trip as VP
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
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U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
January 2025 was hottest January on record despite factors working against it
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Scientists say they've produced world's first IVF kangaroo embryo
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
Study finds growing levels of microplastics in human brains
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
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Wild courtroom brawl caught on camera
A hearing in a New Mexico homicide case ended with three people arrested after they rushed the defendant and sparked a brawl. KRQE News 13's Chandler Farnsworth has the story.
Family mourns Sweden shooting victim who called fiancée to say goodbye
Badly wounded, Salim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to say he loved her one last time before he died in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting.
A family's search for answers in teen's death
For almost 30 years, the death of Danni Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Hours after the 15-year-old Montana girl disappeared during a walk by a river, her body was discovered face down in a swamp. Investigators first said they may have been dealing with an accidental death. As "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports, years later her family would learn the truth — and a much darker story emerged.
Alone with a killer in the Montana wilderness
Danni Houchins was found dead in a swamp in Montana. Decades later, a friend of Danni's sister realized she'd been alone with Danni's killer in the wilderness.
3 arrested after wild courtroom brawl in homicide case caught on video
Courtroom cameras recorded the melee, which subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and protected the defendant from further attack.
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NASA astronaut says "we don't feel abandoned" as space mission stretches on
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
Scientists closely watching asteroid
Scientists are closely watching a recently discovered asteroid that is being called a potential "city-killer." NASA calculates there is a 1.6% chance it could hit the Earth in 2032. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Hubble Telescope captures cosmic collision
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
Risk of falling space junk impacting planes is growing, experts warn
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Blind 10-year-old on losing home to wildfires
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been displaced after losing their homes to wildfires. Among them are 10-year-old Grayson Roberts and his mother Terica Roberts who lost their Altadena home. They join "The Daily Report" to share their story.
Chiefs, Eagles to face off in Super Bowl
Super Bowl LIX will kick off in New Orleans Sunday, and the Kansas City Chiefs are on a mission to be the first team in NFL history to win three straight titles. The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to stop the Chiefs in their tracks and bring the trophy home for the first time since 2018. CBS Sports NFL writer Jeff Kerr has more.
Illinois County settles over fatal shooting
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home last July after she called 911, fearing someone was trying to break into her home. CBS News' Crime and Public Safety unit senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
U.S. hiring slows in January
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.
DOGE entered the NOAA headquarters this week
Employees from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency have entered the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on what NOAA does and what this move means.