Trump Administration Officials Say Search Narrows For NYT Op-Ed Writer
The author wrote that the "root of the problem is the President's amorality" and assailed Trump's "reckless decisions."
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The author wrote that the "root of the problem is the President's amorality" and assailed Trump's "reckless decisions."
Among the officials to speak out are Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Defense Secretary James Mattis.
An anonymous senior Trump administration official authored an op-ed describing the resistance within the administration.
For a moment today, the nation saw what a president can do in times like these.
"So we looked out the window, and we could see what looked like an Army-style truck of some kind and all sorts of guys dressed up in fatigues with sub-machine guns."
The American flag flying above the White House was moved back to half-staff Monday amid widespread criticism of raising it as the nation continued honoring the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain.
Despite his repeated public criticism, Trump has told people he is wary of crossing a line with Robert Mueller by firing Sessions.
Democratic leaders know -- and worry about -- the power of Trump's politics of fear.
A new study finds the growing incidence of displays of discrimination can be associated with negative outcomes in teens, including increased drug use, depression and behavioral disorders, among others.
"So I am going to do whatever I can personally to try to prevent these abuses in the future, and if it means going to court, I will do that," John Brennan said Sunday.
"I have plenty," she told Chris Matthews earlier this week.
"Now we can buy some more jet fighters," the president tweeted after accusing local politicians of price-gouging. The mayor of D.C. soon fired back.
Meanwhile, the US Senate also got into the act Thursday.
Bassist Jeff Ament was unapologetic in an emailed statement Wednesday.
In the eight months since Omarosa Manigault Newman was fired, Trump has yet to appoint a single African-American to a senior White House role.
The Trump administration is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan.
Christine Hallquist became the first openly transgender major party nominee for governor in American history.
Sanders issued a rare correction Tuesday night after falsely declaring that President Donald Trump has created three times as many jobs for African-American workers as former President Barack Obama.
In the latest audio recording released by former Trump adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman, the president said he did not "love" that she was let go by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Trump lambasted the former "Apprentice" contestant on Twitter Monday.
In the book, Omarosa describes a mentally waning, racist and lewd, charismatic but emotionally abusive, man overseeing a conniving cast of aides and family members whose varied goals rarely include the betterment of the nation.
About 50 vinyl stars were placed on blank squares up and down the sidewalk.
The league and the players' union have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations.
The conversations Manigault Newman reportedly recorded on her phone were described as "anodyne, everyday chatter."
White House adviser Stephen Miller is pushing to expedite a policy that could penalize legal immigrants whose families receive public benefits, three sources say.
The West Hollywood City Council is set to consider a resolution urging the removal of President Donald Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
LAPD officers had pulled over a car that was allegedly stolen when the shooting took place.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
LAPD officers had pulled over a car that was allegedly stolen when the shooting took place.
Nick Reiner said he destroyed his parents' guesthouse and had a "cocaine heart attack" in a 2018 episode of the "Dopey Podcast."
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
One in four Americans, or 64 million people, has had a package stolen at some point, and 9 million adults have had a package stolen in just the last 3 months.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
Detective Shaun Wallen was off-duty when he helped take out a motorcyclist accused of killing a San Bernardino County deputy.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
Police believe the man was connected to two armed robberies that happened in Banning in a week's span.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Donovan Dent had 20 points and Skyy Clark and Tyler Bilodeau both scored 18 to propel UCLA to a 90-77 victory over Arizona State.
Sam Bennett scored 10 seconds into the third period, Brad Marchand had two assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game season series.
USC's high-scoring duo of Ezra Ausar and Chad Baker-Mazara combined for 42 points and the Trojans scored 57 points in the second half of a 97-70 victory over UTSA.
All-American receiver Makai Lemon is skipping his final season at Southern California to enter the NFL draft.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife attempted to trap a bear that has been living under a crawlspace of an Altadena home for over two weeks, but another, non-target bear was trapped. He was released to a suitable habitat.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “The Housemaid,” “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “The SpongeBob Movie” and “Zootopia 2.”
Chef Raphael Lunetta shares some tips on how to prepare a family-style holiday dinner that everyone can enjoy.
Kristine Lazar examines an end-of-year study by RentCafe that reveals a challenging rental market in the eastern part of Los Angeles County.
Dr. Michael Tran, a co-author of the UCLA study, discusses recent findings that show a decline in diversity among the cast and crew of streaming shows.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
