Trump Denies Paying Stormy Daniels With Campaign Funds
Mr. Trump claims payments made to his personal attorney Michael Cohen were part of his "monthly retainer" and "not from the campaign."
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Mr. Trump claims payments made to his personal attorney Michael Cohen were part of his "monthly retainer" and "not from the campaign."
In a startling revelation, President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that Trump repaid his personal attorney $130,000 in a deal made just before the 2016 election to keep porn star Stormy Daniels quiet about her tryst with the president, directly contradicting Trump's statements about the hush money.
Daniels claims Trump defamed her in a Twitter post, when he played down her allegation that a man threatened her in Las Vegas in 2011.
On Friday, Kim becoming the first member of his family to cross the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.
Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy, a vocal Trump critic, tweeted Thursday "the resistance is real" in reference to the White House no-shows.
President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel managed to fit in a joint news conference during her brief three-hour visit to the White House.
Minutes after his nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department withdrew from consideration amid a maelstrom of negative headlines, President Donald Trump called into his favorite show on his favorite network: "Fox & Friends" on Fox News Channel.
His anger was palpable through the phone. Even the Fox hosts — who are naturally sympathetic to his talking points — seemed surprised by the stream of consciousness.
Michael Avenatti, Daniels' attorney, called Cohen's declaration "a stunning development."
A confirmation hearing for the president's pick to run the VA was to be held Wednesday but was delayed.
West initially tweeted that Mr. Trump is his "brother" and that they are both "dragon energy."
The Trumps are hosting the Macrons for the administration's first state visit and formal dinner Tuesday evening.
In his memos documenting conversations with President Donald Trump, former FBI Director James Comey recounts Trump's "serious reservations" about then-national security adviser Michael Flynn as well as the President's concerns about media leaks and Trump's recollection of Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him that Russia had the "most beautiful hookers in the world."
The former New York City mayor and longtime Trump supporter says he is joining the president's legal team to help end the Russia investigation.
Karen McDougal said she is "relieved to be able to tell the truth" about her story.
President Trump accused Stormy Daniels Wednesday of engineering a "total con job" by releasing a composite sketch of a man she claims threatened her.
President Donald Trump told Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner that the President will support efforts to protect states' that have legalized marijuana, according to a statement from Gardner released Friday.
Michael Cohen, Mr. Trump's personal attorney, reportedly set up the $1.6 million payment to a Playboy model.
Libby, former chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney, was convicted of perjury in relation to the 2003 leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's identity.
In a somewhat illogical pairing, the White House is also looking for Trump's allies to cast Rosenstein and Comey as close colleagues -- even though Rosenstein helped provide the basis for Comey's firing.
"I can confirm that while working at Trump World Tower I was instructed not to criticize President Trump's former housekeeper due to a prior relationship she had with President Trump which produced a child," doorman Dino Sajudin said.
"Thank you Jerry, good move for the safety of our Country!" Mr. Trump wrote Thursday.
Will Orange and Newport Beach follow its O.C. neighbors in Los Alamitos, Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach and others in opposing California's sanctuary law?
President Donald Trump directs federal agencies to review work requirements in safety net programs.
President Trump is no longer heading to the Summit of the Americas and instead will be staying in the U.S. to focus on Syria following the suspected chemical attack in Douma.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
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.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Hunter Sowards reports.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
A crowbar-wielding burglar broke into a Riverside family's restaurant and caused thousands of dollars in damage Friday morning. Nicole Comstock reports.
The Wings of Kindness community event aims to help working families during the holiday season. Lauren Pozen reports.
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.
