Dominion Voting Systems acquired by St. Louis-based Liberty Vote
The acquisition brings together two major players providing key infrastructure for voting and voter verification systems across dozens of states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Dominion reaches settlement in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Guiliani
Dominion sued Giuliani in 2021 for $1.3 billion in damages after he led President Trump's efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results.
Newsmax to pay $67M to settle Dominion Voting Systems defamation case
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
Jury: Mike Lindell of MyPillow defamed ex-Dominion Voting Systems employee
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is using his trial to sell pillows and raise money
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is asking for financial support during his defamation trial, urging consumers to buy his products or donate online.
Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm
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Security of Georgia's Dominion voting machines put on trial
Plaintiffs in the case are trying to have Dominion touch-screen voting machines banned in Georgia.
Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail
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Dominion CEO on Fox: “They knew the truth”
“This is not a matter of not knowing the truth. They knew the truth,” the CEO of Dominion Voting Systems told 60 Minutes in October. This week, Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion.
Dominion CEO on Fox News: "They knew the truth"
"This is not a matter of not knowing the truth. They knew the truth," the CEO of Dominion Voting Systems told 60 Minutes in October. This past week, Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion.
Fox News, Dominion reach lawsuit settlement
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a $787.5 million settlement in the voting machine company's defamation lawsuit. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impacts of the case and the historic settlement.
Fox News settles for $787.5 million
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reached a blockbuster settlement in a defamation case. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Dominion attorney on Fox News settlement
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a historic $787.5 million settlement in the voting machine company's defamation lawsuit. Davida Brook, a lead attorney for Dominion Voting Systems, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss reaching the settlement.
Dominion-Fox News settlement fallout
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have come to terms on a $787.5 million settlement. The settlement allows both parties to avoid going to trial, but the deal did not require an on-air apology from Fox News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Fox News settles defamation lawsuit
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems agreed on a settlement of more than $787 million and avoided a trial in the high-profile defamation lawsuit over false claims about the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the settlement, and then Syracuse University College of Law professor Roy Gutterman joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss the lawsuit and what it means for Fox.
Biggest winner in the Dominion settlement is this PE firm
The $787 million settlement gives owner Staple Street Capital a 1,500% return on its stake in the voting machine company.
Fox News and Dominion reach $787M settlement
Fox News has agreed to massive settlement with Dominion Voting Systems to resolve a defamation lawsuit and avoid a trail. Dominion had brought the case against Fox News over unfounded accusations that the company helped rig the 2020 presidential election against then-President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Dominion, Fox News reach settlement
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a deal to resolve the $1.6 billion defamation case the electronic voting company brought against the cable news giant over unfounded accusations broadcast after the 2020 presidential election, falsely claiming it rigged votes against former President Donald Trump. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more on this breaking story.
Dominion lawyer breaks down Fox settlement
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a nearly $800 million settlement. The company accused the network of defaming it by pushing false 2020 election claims. A lead attorney for Dominion, Davida Brook, joined with more details about the deal.
Dominion's trial against Fox News begins
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation trial against Fox News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak from Wilmington, Delaware, to break down the high-stakes trial.
Fox News settles lawsuit for $787.5 million
Fox News will pay $787.5 million, less than half of what they were originally being sued for, to end Dominion Voting Systems' lawsuit. The money saves the network from seeing some of its best-known anchors and executives on the stand. Dominion accused Fox News of knowingly spreading lies about its voting machines after the 2020 election. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
High-stakes trial between Dominion and Fox News gets underway in Delaware
Opening statements in the trial involving Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News begin Tuesday.
Dominion and Fox News reach 11th hour settlement in defamation case
The judge announced the case had been resolved after a 12-member jury and 12 alternates had been selected.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
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Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
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Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
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AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process.
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Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought
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Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas
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Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump is signing an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
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Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait
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Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
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Flesh-eating bacteria kill at least 7 along Gulf Coast. How to protect yourself.
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Dr. Stephen Patrick on drug testing new mothers
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How THC tests have landed new mothers onto child abuse registries
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Italian businessman is mastermind behind journalist bomb attack, police say
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7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing over 100 people
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Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought
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Undersea power cable diverted after "Harry Potter" fans complain
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London police seize record $10 million in supercars in one weekend
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Riley Green talks upcoming album
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Taylor Swift songs in White House socials
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5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence
In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Meta must pay nearly $1B in fines, court says
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
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Protecting the Venus fly trap
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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2 killed in New York Harbor boat capsize
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Trump signs order on childhood vaccines
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