Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
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Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
The Justice Department said Apple illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior in an effort to build a "moat around its smartphone monopoly."
Attorney General Merrick Garland met with families affected by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Wednesday ahead of the Thursday release of the report.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House for the first time since former President Donald Trump's indictments.
House Republicans grilled U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Natalie Brand reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Lu2xQF
Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
In a stunning and sudden announcement Friday afternoon, Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special prosecutor to investigate President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. The move comes as Republicans have charged that Hunter Biden received preferential treatment because of his dad. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on how this has wide-ranging implications for the 2024 elections. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KE6mSN
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that David Weiss, the U.S. attorney overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden, has been appointed special counsel in the case. Margaret Brennan anchored CBS News' special report on Garland's announcement.
The Justice Department conducted a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's policing practices after Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's killing.
The DOJ is investigating specialized police units across the country after a scathing report on Louisville, Kentucky police, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The investigation involves how President Joe Biden handled documents marked classified from the time when he was vice president, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
His attorneys identified the material when cleaning out office space at the center and immediately notified the White House counsel.
The news comes days after the former president announced he's running again in 2024.
A special prosecutor will oversee two criminal investigations, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The citizenship candidates come from 57 countries, including Albania, China, Ghana, Lebanon, Nepal and Pakistan.
The citizenship candidates come from 57 countries, including Albania, China, Ghana, Lebanon, Nepal and Pakistan.
CBS News learned a lawyer for the former president certified in writing back in June that all classified materials had been removed from the Florida residence.
A federal judge in Florida set a deadline for the Justice Department in the Trump investigation.
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke to CBS2 about the Justice Department's search of former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home Thursday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed the country from the Justice Department on Thursday afternoon. His remarks come days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. CBS2's Alecia Reid has details.
Garland said the Department of Justice has moved to unseal the search warrant used to seize documents from the former president's home.
The White gunman charged with killing 10 Black people in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges punishable by the death penalty.
CBS2'S Trinity Chavez reports U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met privately with survivors and family members.
Merrick Garland attended his Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general, nearly five years after he was nominated to the Supreme Court and Republicans blocked his nomination.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says the nation's highest court needs more diversity in personal background and professional experience.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Iran issued a warning saying it would not allow any oil to travel through if it benefits the United States. Since the war started, the cost of a gallon of gas has risen 20%, and diesel has spiked even more. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
New York Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill will join officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit for a ceremonial first train ride over the new Portal North Bridge. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Expect showers Thursday morning before it changes to snow as colder weather comes to the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the morning forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 11 at 11 p.m.
