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Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $350 million in his New York civil fraud trial. His co-defendants are being ordered to pay another $10 million, and all have been restricted from conducting business in the state over the next several years. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins to break down the political implications of the ruling.
The largest judgment to date has been issued against Donald Trump. Judge Arthur Engoron has imposed a penalty of more than $350 million against Trump, his adult sons and his corporation in the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to examine the ruling.
A New York judge has barred Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for two years. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman, Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Merger could provide new funding for Truth Social and give former President Trump a stake worth almost $4 billion.
Fulton County prosecutors declined to call D.A. Fani Willis to testify for a second day in the hearing held to disqualify her from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday imposed a penalty of $354 million against former President Donald Trump, his adult sons and his corporation in the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates examine the ruling.
Former President Donald Trump and his company must pay $354 million in fines and is barred from doing business in New York for three years, a judge ruled Friday in the state's civil fraud case. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan anchors a special report.
Former President Donald Trump is set to stand trial on March 25 in New York, facing charges connected to alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts. Robert Costa breaks down the potential political repercussions of the trial.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the case on former President Donald Trump's alleged election interference in Georgia, was defiant under questioning over her personal relationship with a colleague. Trump and co-defendants want the case against them thrown out, but Willis says it's all just a distraction.
It's been a busy week for Donald Trump's legal team. A judge could decide Friday on how much the former president will have to pay in his New York civil fraud case and on Thursday, a trial date was officially set for his criminal "hush money" case. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Fani Willis, the district attorney in the state's election interference case against Trump, was on the witness stand Thursday in a misconduct hearing. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, has been the subject of a hearing Thursday in Atlanta. One of Trump's co-defendants in the case has accused Willis of financial impropriety stemming from the relationship, something that could disqualify her and her office from prosecuting the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Sources tell CBS News the U.S. has been tracking Russia's development of a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon in space. Dr. Francesca Giovannini, executive director of the Harvard Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, joins CBS News to discuss how the weapon could work in practice.
Three of former President Donald Trump's legal cases have seen major developments in less than 24 hours. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to analyze the events in Georgia, New York and at the Supreme Court.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case, took the stand Thursday to defend against a request to disqualify her. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, CBS News investigative producer Dan Klaidman joins to discuss the scene in the courtroom.
A New York judge on Thursday denied a motion to dismiss the "hush money" case against former President Donald Trump, scheduling jury selection for the trial on March 25. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
A judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial over a so-called "hush money" payment Trump allegedly made to porn star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election will begin on March 25. Robert Costa has the details.
Americans' views on the economy are improving, according to new CBS News polling. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Donald Trump's first criminal trial will begin March 25 after a New York judge denied his bid to dismiss his "hush money" case Thursday. It will be the first criminal trial for a former U.S. president in history. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Nikki Haley is making the case to potential donors in Texas that she's a viable alternative to Donald Trump. The effort comes with Haley trailing Trump by 35 points in South Carolina, where voters will submit primary ballots in a little over a week. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
In an unexpected move, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday in a hearing over her alleged misconduct in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Republicans in seven states won by Joe Biden cast fake electoral votes for Donald Trump. Sunday, Anderson Cooper interviews Andrew Hitt, who claims he and his fellow fake electors in Wisconsin were tricked into signing the documents.
A hearing Thursday in Atlanta could disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Willis is accused of personally benefiting from a relationship with the lead prosecutor in the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Former President Donald Trump is expected in a New York courtroom Thursday for a pre-trial hearing in his criminal "hush money" case. The next few days will be significant ones for some of Trump's legal cases. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Former President Donald Trump appears in a New York court today facing allegations of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
The judge in Donald Trump's "hush money" case denied a dismissal motion from the former president Thursday, setting jury selection for March 25. At the same time, a hearing is underway in Georgia over alleged misconduct from the district attorney in the state's election interference case against Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on Trump's cases, as well as the latest on Capitol Hill.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
Around 40 people were killed in a fire that happened at a bar at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations. More than 100 were injured. Ramy Inocencio reports.
The first Friday of 2026 is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days with more than 47,000 U.S. flights scheduled to take off. More than 122 million Americans traveled over the past two weeks during the holiday season, according to AAA.
Prosecutors allege an Indiana high school softball coach enlisted a former player in a plot to murder her ex-fiancé in January 2020. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.