Trump seeks mistrial in New York fraud case, claiming judge is biased
Trump attorneys argue the judge and his clerk have subjected the defendants to "tangible and overwhelming" bias and unfair treatment.
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Biden campaign goes on the offensive on immigration, decrying Trump plans
President Biden's campaign aides are aiming to bring attention to what they see as the most draconian immigration policies former President Donald Trump has promised to implement if elected again in 2024.
Manchin says he would not vote for Trump
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia discussed who he would vote for in the 2024 presidential election in his first interview since announcing his retirement. Manchin spoke to Norah O'Donnell for the "CBS Evening News."
Trump's money-losing Truth Social may not survive, accountants warn
Although Truth Social aspires to compete with Big Tech, the conservative-friendly social network's financial performance has slumped badly.
Manchin: I could not vote for Trump in 2024
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin weighs in on the 2024 election, discusses his future political plans and more in his first interview since announcing he would not seek re-election. Watch more from the interview Tuesday on "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Breaking down Trump Jr.'s new testimony
Donald Trump Jr. appeared on the witness stand for the second time on Monday as his father's civil fraud trial, now in its second month, entered a new phase. New York Attorney General Letitia James' office rested the state's case last week, giving defense attorneys the chance to call their own witnesses for the first time. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe recapped Trump Jr.'s second time on the stand.
Former Trump allies testify against him
The Washington Post and ABC News obtained exclusive video of Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell talking to prosecutors about how former President Donald Trump was allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, as Trump denies any wrongdoing. Nikole Killion reports from Washington, D.C.
What does Tim Scott's exit mean for 2024?
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday suspended his 2024 campaign for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines what the abrupt announcement means for the remaining Republican candidates.
Who could benefit from Tim Scott's 2024 exit?
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced he was suspending his bid for president late Sunday. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" with new reporting on how it all went down.
Donald Trump Jr. returns to testify as New York fraud trial enters new phase
Donald Trump Jr. appeared on the witness stand for the second time as the trial, now in its second month, entered a new phase.
Trump Jr. on stand, notes father's "genius"
Donald Trump Jr. is back on the stand of the civil fraud trial brought against him, former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization, among others. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates is covering the trial as the defense makes its case.
Why Donald Trump Jr. is back on stand
Donald Trump Jr., a defendant in the New York civil trial brought by attorney general Letitia James, was the first witness called by the defense. John Coffee, a law professor and director of the Center of Corporate Governance at Columbia University Law School, joins CBS News as the case enters a new phase.
Trump Jr. to testify again in fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. is set to testify for a second time in his family's civil fraud trial in New York on Monday. He is expected to be the first witness called by the defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump says he could have DOJ indict opponents
Former President Donald Trump says a precedent has been set by the Biden administration that would allow him to indict his political opponents if he wins back the White House. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo interviewed Trump for Noticias Univision and joins CBS News with details on his report.
Strategists talk Biden's poll numbers
Democrats won big on this Election Day, but new CBS News polling shows President Biden trailing former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical rematch. Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to try to make sense of the numbers.
Haley, DeSantis stand out at GOP debate
The front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump, was absent from the third Republican primary debate in Miami Wednesday. Former ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed to gain momentum as voters look for alternatives to Trump. CBS News political director Fin Gomez breaks down the most notable moments from the debate.
Joe Manchin not running for reelection
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection. The 76-year-old centrist was facing a tough reelection fight against Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. Robert Costa reports.
Heated Miami GOP debate highlights
The five candidates who attended the third GOP presidential debate held Wednesday in Miami did not hold back their heated comments about each other. Meanwhile, front-runner Donald Trump held a rally in nearby Hialeah, making the evening the third debate he's missed so far. CBS News political reporter Nidia Cavazos reports from Florida.
Trump addresses his campaign amid legal woes
Former President Donald Trump was missing from the Republican debate stage Wednesday night, holding a rally mere miles away instead of sparring with his opponents. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to take stock of the 2024 field after three debates.
How Joe Manchin could upend the 2024 race
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate. David M. Drucker, senior writer at "The Dispatch," and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live anchor, join "America Decides" to take a deeper look at Manchin's decision to retire -- and the potential implications for the 2024 elections.
Young voters to impact the 2024 elections
According to a CBS News poll, more than half of young voters definitely will vote in 2024, and only 7% say they will likely not vote. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke to three young voters who pointed toward issues, and not political parties, that are influencing their votes.
Misconceptions about economy and presidents
The president usually feels the heat for a down economy in the U.S., but should they? Patrick Egan wrote the book "Partisan Priorities: How Issue Ownership Drives and Distorts American Politics." He joined CBS News to discuss how much credit or blame American presidents should be getting for the state of the economy.
Ranking GOP 2024 candidates after 3rd debate
Five Republican presidential hopefuls gathered in Miami on Wednesday for the third debate of the 2024 primary cycle with front-runner Donald Trump absent again. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Trump team to present case in fraud trial
Following testimony from his daughter, Ivanka, Donald Trump's lawyers will begin presenting their case Thursday in the New York civil fraud trial against the former president. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Here's what the GOP hopefuls said about abortion at the third debate
Five of the Republican candidates for president attended the Miami debate one day after Ohio voted to enshrine the right to an abortion into the state's Constitution.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Remains of soldier who missed daughter's birth during WWII identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert Linsenbardt died when his daughter was 4 months old, and received photos of her, according to a newspaper article from the time.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
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Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Former U.S. Navy sailor gets more than 16 years for selling secrets to China
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Trump proposes policies for home affordability
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Trump speaks about economy in Detroit
President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Homan claims about sanctuary cities and jails
Trump border czar Tom Homan is calling for federal immigration agents to be let into local jails to pursue detained targets suspected of being in the country unlawfully. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
What happens next as Iran protests continue
Sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the violent, anti-government protests that have spread throughout Iran, though that number could be even higher. Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.