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.
A New Jersey nonprofit says the government shutdown put a spotlight on just how many people are in need.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom could now face jail time after a judge delayed his sentencing.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
The House is in session to debate a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom could now face jail time after a judge delayed his sentencing.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
Opening statements took place in the trial of Linda Sun, who is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
A New Jersey nonprofit says the government shutdown put a spotlight on just how many people are in need.
Police say three churches were hit on Oct. 5. The suspect used spray paint to write anti-Christian messages on the facade of the churches.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
Some northern New Jersey residents are on high alert after a bear was recently seen causing some damage in several backyards.
Despite movement in Washington to end the government shutdown, the chaos at New York City-area airports continues.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom could now face jail time after a judge delayed his sentencing.
Opening statements took place in the trial of Linda Sun, who is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A severe geomagnetic storm may bring the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to New York City Wednesday night.
The government shutdown forced Calverton National Cemetery to cancel its annual Veterans Day ceremony, but Long Island residents found a way to honor local veterans anyway.
Snow flurries and bitter winds didn't stop proud and emotional marchers in the annual Port Washington Veterans Parade on Long Island.
A New Jersey nonprofit says the government shutdown put a spotlight on just how many people are in need.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
The House is in session to debate a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Opening statements took place in the trial of Linda Sun, who is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
The only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, is vying to become the latest Kennedy family scion to enter Congress.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Brandon Ingram scored 25 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 119-109.
The Knicks continued their sizzling offensive start under new coach Mike Brown by beating the Grizzlies 133-120 on Wednesday.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced and the Islanders edged the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.
The Rangers used an offensive outburst to defeat the Predators 6-3 on Monday night for their first victory at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll one day after losing to the Chicago Bears.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
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.
Sanjai Syamaprasad admitted to using nine tiny hidden cameras to film potentially thousands of victims. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The rare aurora will be on display across our skies from Long Island to New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
There's a push in New York to install technology in the cars of repeat speeders to slow them down. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis got a chance to see how it works.
The $242 million building brings together retailers and affordable housing. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Schlossberg will run in a year when control of the House promises to be one of the top issues here in New York. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
