Letitia James challenging legitimacy of U.S. attorney in Albany
There's another battle brewing between the Trump administration and New York's attorney general.
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There's another battle brewing between the Trump administration and New York's attorney general.
As a result, charges were dropped against the New York attorney general and former FBI director James Comey. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's legal battles against the New York attorney general and former FBI director. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
A federal judge will decide by Thanksgiving whether the Justice Department can move forward with its prosecutions of former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James said President Trump is targeting her because of speeches she made during her campaign for state attorney general.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
The New York attorney general had supporters cheering for her outside the federal courthouse in Virginia. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The New York attorney general was indicted on bank fraud charges by the Trump administration.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
James is set to make her first court appearance Friday after being indicted on federal charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
James spoke at a campaign rally for mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in her first public appearance since the Justice Department charged her with bank fraud.
It was James' first public appearance since the Justice Department charged her with bank fraud. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
James will appear in a Virginia courtroom after she was indicted in a mortgage fraud case President Trump urged the Justice Department to bring. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
To Mamdani, the case has become a litmus test in the campaign -- one that weighs directly on the ability of the next mayor to stand up to President Trump.
Mamdani says the case has become a litmus test in the campaign -- one that weighs directly on the ability of the next mayor to stand up to President Trump. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York's attorney general was accused of bank fraud. She denied any wrongdoing and accused President Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department. CBS News' justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
James is accused of committing bank fraud and making false statements, becoming the latest political foe of the president to face charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The indictment of the New York attorney general charges her with bank fraud and making false statements. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
New York leaders blasted the Justice Department after the state's top law enforcement official was indicted.
The New York attorney general is the second Trump critic to face federal prosecution in recent weeks. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted Letitia James on one count of bank fraud and another of making false statements to a financial institution.
New York's top law enforcement official is now a defendant in a federal case. CBS News' justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted James two weeks after a grand jury in the same courthouse voted to indict former FBI Director James Comey. A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
Author Rob Hart talks to Club Calvi about "Three Hitmen and a Baby," the third book in his hit "Assassins Anonymous" series
The unstable building in Midtown Manhattan has been issued previous violations during its conversion from the Pfizer building to residential units.
Repairing the unstable building in Midtown Manhattan will pose major challenges, a civil engineer told CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
The unstable building in Midtown Manhattan has been issued previous violations during its conversion from the Pfizer building to residential units.
Repairing the unstable building in Midtown Manhattan will pose major challenges, a civil engineer told CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
Thick white smoke could be seen engulfing the tanker on First Avenue near NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Nolan McLean regrouped after a rough start and the Mets held off Atlanta's ninth-inning comeback attempt to beat the Braves 10-9 in a rain-delayed game on Sunday.
Joe Ryan scattered three hits in seven scoreless innings and the Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014 with a 6-1 victory on Sunday.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, their generosity has inspired "Swifties" to step up, too.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the chance of thunderstorms will return on Thursday and Friday.
As Elle McLogan reports, some vendors are swapping out gas generators for batteries and say the changes can’t come soon enough.
Were warning signs missed in the death of Jor'Dynn Duncan? CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, Summer Sync is designed to combine creativity, entrepreneurship and AI.
