Trumps must testify in N.Y. fraud investigation, judge rules
The judge ordered the Trumps to appear for depositions within 21 days; their attorneys indicated they'll appeal.
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The judge ordered the Trumps to appear for depositions within 21 days; their attorneys indicated they'll appeal.
In a new court filing, New York Attorney General Letitia James says there is "significant evidence" that former President Trump's business inflated property values and wealth statements. The Supreme Court has also refused to block the release of his records to the House January 6 committee. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest developments,
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his children are trying to block subpoenas from New York Attorney General Letitia James in a civil investigation into their company's business practices. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in the probe.
Another son, Eric Trump, was deposed for the financial fraud investigation in October 2020.
Newly released text messages show a number of high-profile people pushed former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to get former President Donald Trump to stop the January 6 Capitol riot. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on the anticipated House vote on whether to recommend Meadows face contempt charges and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
The House committee investigating the events of January 6 recommended contempt charges against Mark Meadows, former President Trump's chief of staff. This comes after a series of text messages sent to Meadows from Donald Trump Jr., and various Fox News hosts were revealed. The House is expected to take up a vote Tuesday evening. Nikole Killion reports.
Wyoming House Representative Liz Cheney will likely be challenged ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, as former president Trump has been vetting candidates to unseat the Republican congresswoman. The two have been at odds ever since Cheney voted to impeach Trump after January 6. Politics and policy reporter for WyoFile Nick Reynolds joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The Conservative Political Action Conference will wrap up Sunday with a speech from former President Donald Trump. The three-day event in Dallas largely focused on "cancel culture," President Biden and the Democrats. Jacob Vaughn, a staff writer at the Dallas Observer, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the convention.
Conservative venture capitalists Peter Thiel and J.D. Vance are investing in video platform Rumble, which has gained significant popularity among right-leaning users in recent months. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the investment could mean for Rumble.
Some conservatives are reacting with fury to the idea of "vaccine passports" that would allow businesses to screen patrons' immunization status. An opinion piece in The Washington Post says "vaccine passports are the new masks" — another front in the culture wars. The article's author, Molly Roberts, joins Nancy Chen on CBSN AM to discuss.
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11.
Lawmakers inch closer to stimulus aid package; Lighting up the Christmas tree on Capitol Hill
President Trump released a 46-minute long video address on Facebook rehashing his debunked claims about fraud in the election he lost to Joe Biden. CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's latest attack on election integrity, and more.
A spokesman for Trump Jr. said he tested positive at the start of the week and has been "quarantining out at his cabin since the result."
Former Republican Senator Rick Santorum said on Thursday the president's claims are "shocking" and "dangerous."
Trump Jr. said the U.S. has "gotten control of this thing" on a record-breaking day of new cases.
In an interview with CBS News, Donald Trump Jr. explained the president's aggressive debate stance by saying he's "a fighter" and that "he hasn't been treated fairly." Watch his remarks here.
President Trump had promised a more optimistic vision of America at the Republican National Convention. But on opening night, many speakers warned of a grim future if Joe Biden takes office. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, Washington correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar joined CBSN to preview Day 2 of the RNC.
Earlier in the day, the Republicans party formally nominated Mr. Trump in the roll call.
Republicans Monday night presented their case for why President Trump should remain in the White House for the next four years. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; Republican strategist and former policy director for Romney for President Lanhee Chen; and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
In his speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump Jr., called Joe Biden the "Loch Ness monster of the swamp" as he made the case for his father's reelection. Watch his speech.
The 2020 Republican National Convention got underway Monday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike last week's Democratic National Convention, all 336 Republican delegates have been invited for an in-person roll call despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with a look at what to expect.
The government is trying to seize Desert Tech's headquarters, originally purchased by members of the sect who entered guilty pleas in a $1.1 billion fraud scheme.
President Trump, who shared the same video, did not have his account suspended.
Newly released data reveals new information about some of the companies that received millions of dollars in coronavirus bailout funds. The loans are part of the Paycheck Protection Program created to help small businesses cover payroll expenses during the pandemic. ProPublica senior reporter Jack Gillum joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details.