A look at the law governing presidential records
Mr. Trump maintained in February his records were turned over to the National Archives "in an ordinary and routine process."
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Biden formalizes U.S. support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO
President Joe Biden formally welcomed Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance Tuesday as he signed the instruments of ratification that delivered the U.S.'s formal backing of the Nordic nations entering the mutual defense pact.
FBI took boxes and documents in Trump search, sources say
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the search was related to the Presidential Records Act, which requires former presidents to retain documents
Federal appeals court says House committee can get Trump's tax returns
Rep. Richard Neal, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, first requested the tax information from the IRS in April 2019.
Sen. Tim Scott "not rushing to judgment" after FBI's Mar-a-Lago search
Scott said there are many questions about whether the FBI "is doing their job apolitical" and that a search of a former president's home "is going to raise more questions."
Republicans vow to investigate DOJ over FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department probe of Trump's handling of presidential records.
Former prosecutor on why FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago is "high-stakes"
Under the Presidential Records Act, documents sent and received as president must be preserved.
The consequences Trump could face for mishandling White House records
The Presidential Records Act governs the record-keeping responsibilities of presidents, but legal experts have said Trump may have violated other laws.
6,500 Afghan evacuees stuck in limbo awaiting U.S. resettlement
Afghans hoping to come to the U.S. have spent months or close to a year in the United Arab Emirates. But U.S. officials say that not everyone will qualify.
Wisconsin gubernatorial primary features another Trump-Pence proxy battle
Wisconsin is one of four states holding primaries on Tuesday, along with Connecticut, Vermont and Minnesota.
GOP gubernatorial candidate to appear before House Jan. 6 committee
Doug Mastriano, a state senator who was seen at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, pushed former President Donald Trump's false claims about a stolen election.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Giuliani seeks delay of testimony before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Giuliani was ordered to appear Tuesday, but instead a judge will hear why he needs a delay.
Pentagon announces $1 billion in new U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has provided more than $9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author, dies at 89
McCullough died less than two months after his beloved wife, Rosalee.
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