Trump on focusing on midterm elections
President Trump says he's going to be campaigning for Republicans in the midterm elections, as the future of the GOP's congressional majority remains at stake. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time Thursday, defending his historic criminal case against President Trump to lawmakers. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump signals rift with Canada's Mark Carney
President Trump says Canada's invitation to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn following Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump to focus on economy ahead of midterms
President Trump has returned from meeting with world leaders in Switzerland and is shifting focus to domestic issues and this year's midterm elections. Aboard Air Force One, Mr. Trump laid out his plans to take his economic message on the road. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump says Board of Peace is withdrawing its invite to Canada
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
Comparing administrative and judicial warrants
CBS News has obtained a memo telling ICE agents that they can forcefully enter a home without a judicial warrant in certain instances. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Trump officials unveil plans to redevelop Gaza
President Trump launched the Board of Peace on his final days in Davos for the World Economic Forum. As Ed O'Keefe reports, its mission is the redevelopment of the Gaza Strip.
Jack Smith defends Trump probes before Congress
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time at a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on meeting
President Trump met privately with Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy for about an hour on Thursday as the two leaders push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Amb. John Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Looking at the road to 2026
It's officially a midterm year, and this November's elections across the country could change the balance of power in Washington, D.C. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more from Santa Barbara, California, where the Republican National Committee winter meeting took place on Thursday.
White House speaks on Ukraine negotiations
President Trump wrapped up his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Before leaving, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss efforts to end his country's war with Russia. Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff, Mr. Trump's senior envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said that the negotiations were "down to one issue," though he didn't say what the issue was. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Luna pushes for bill capping credit card rates
Earlier this month, President Trump ordered banks to lower credit card interest rates to 10%. Nothing has happened because legislation is required. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida joined CBS News to discuss her bill with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that would codify the 10% cap.
Why Finland isn't joining Trump's "Board of Peace"
Several U.S. allies decided not to partake in President Trump's new "Board of Peace." One of them was Finland, led by President Alexander Stubb, who explained the decision to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
Blumenthal decries ICE memo on warrantless entries
A whistleblower complaint accuses ICE of telling its agents they do not need a judicial warrant to enter homes in some cases. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Vance acknowledges that ICE has made mistakes
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Minneapolis on Thursday, where he expressed his support for immigration officers. Before arriving, he spoke in Toledo, Ohio, where he conceded that ICE has made some mistakes. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Key takeaways from Jack Smith's House testimony
Jack Smith testified publicly about his two investigations into President Trump for the first time on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with key takeaways.
Former U.S. diplomat on Trump's time in Davos
President Trump is on his way home from the World Economic Forum. Nicholas Burns, who served as the U.S. ambassador to China during the Biden administration, joins to unpack Mr. Trump's time in Davos.
U.S., Ukraine and Russia to hold trilateral talks
President Trump's top envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have landed in Moscow after Mr. Trump met in Davos with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said peace talks are in a very difficult last mile. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Who signed onto Trump's Board of Peace?
In Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday President Trump led a signing ceremony for the founding charter of his Board of Peace. Seth Masket, University of Denver political science professor, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. withdrawing from WHO
A year ago this week, President Trump signed an executive order signaling his intention for the U.S. to leave the World Health Organization. Thursday marks the withdrawal date outlined in that order. Dr. Judd Walson, professor at Johns Hopkins University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Vance speaks in Minneapolis amid ICE surge
Vice President JD Vance spoke in Minneapolis on Thursday after attending a roundtable with local leaders and community members about the surge of immigration enforcement officers in the area. Vance defended the administration's actions in the Twin Cities and accused local authorities of noncooperation.
Lawmakers spar during Jack Smith hearing
At a House hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday, lawmakers sparred over President Trump's actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Jack Smith gives opening statement
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump under the Biden administration. Smith stood by his actions during the probes and lauded the members of his special counsel team.
Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Davos
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Smith says he weighed charging others in 2020 case
At a hearing on Thursday, Republican Rep. Brad Knott of North Carolina questioned former special counsel Jack Smith about the decision to charge only President Trump in the 2020 election case, rather than including others. Smith said he "was in the process of making that determination when our work was concluded."
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