Trump hearing postponed as special counsel weighs legal strategy in election case
Prosecutors in the Trump 2020 election case asked for more time to interpret the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
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Harris to Arizona, Trump to Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris will rally voters in the battleground state of Arizona as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in Montana. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jake Rosen report.
DNC possible attacks U.S. bulletin
A threat assessment issued by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies details concerns of potential attacks while 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga reports on one specific line in the bulletin related to potential retaliatory attacks for the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Trump mistaken about harrowing helicopter ride, Willie Brown says
Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
FBI, DHS concerned about attack at DNC
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are expressing concern about the potential for an attack at the Democratic National Convention in retaliation for the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Political strategists on Trump news conference
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss the biggest stories from the 2024 campaign as the week comes to a close, including former President Donald Trump's attack-filled Thursday press conference, President Biden's concerns about a peaceful transfer of power in January and the debate that's back on between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are back on the campaign trail Friday, a day after Trump made headlines with a press conference where he said he agreed to debate Harris. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small have more.
Unpacking Trump's Thursday press conference
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both officially agreed to at least one debate before November's election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
New footage shows encounter with Trump gunman
CBS News has obtained bodycam video of the moment local police tried to confront the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Jennifer Borrasso has more.
Bodycam video from Trump rally shows officer spotting gunman on roof
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
Harris committed to ABC debate with Trump
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he'll take part in three debates with Vice President Kamala Harris in September, including a matchup he pulled out of less than a week ago. Both ABC and Harris confirmed a debate will take place on Sept. 10. CBS News campaign reporters Allison Novelo and Shawna Mizelle have the latest.
Trump proposes three debates against Harris
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
Arizona, Georgia and Nevada move to toss-up
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report is moving Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from "lean Republican" to "toss-up." CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the state of the 2024 race. Then, Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of and national politics reporter for 24sight News, join with analysis.
What we know about Tim Walz's military record
Ohio Sen. JD Vance alleges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz deliberately "abandoned" his unit by retiring before it was deployed to Iraq nearly 20 years ago. The Harris-Walz campaign has responded in part: "After 24 years of military service, Walz retired in 2005 and ran for Congress." CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta has more.
Video shows moments before Trump rally shooting
Newly released police bodycam footage shows the moment that local law enforcement attempted to make contact with the gunman who opened fire on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last month.
Trump indicates he will debate Harris
The campaigns of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to hold their first debate on Sept. 10, with more debates possible. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Florida, where Trump held a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump goes after Harris, Biden and Walz
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance Thursday since rival Kamala Harris picked her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, Harris and Walz campaigned in Detroit. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Trump proposes Harris debates plan
Former President Donald Trump proposed a schedule Thursday to debate Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns ahead of November. Meanwhile, Harris spoke to members of the United Auto Workers in Michigan. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more.
Trump proposes 3 debates versus Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump is proposing three presidential debates against Vice President Kamala Harris on three different television networks in September, including the ABC News debate he had previously dropped out of after President Biden exited the race. Trump made the proposal during a news conference Thursday from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more on the news conference.
Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Amy Coney Barrett, others
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
More on upcoming Biden interview with CBS
President Biden says he's not confident about a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the upcoming election. Biden expressed the sentiments to CBS News' Robert Costa for an interview that will air on "CBS News Sunday Morning." Costa talked with Lilia Luciano about some of his takeaways from his chat with the president.
More on uncovered Trump audio about riots
Audio from 2020 has been uncovered where former President Donald Trump praises Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his handling of the unrest in Minneapolis following George Floyd's murder. Trump and other Republicans have criticized Walz about the riots since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Kamala Harris rally postponed by Debby
Vice President Kamala Harris is spending a second day campaigning in Detroit as she continues her tour of battleground states. She and running mate Tim Walz were originally set to hold a rally Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the event was postponed by Tropical Storm Debby. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Audio shows Trump praised Walz in 2020 for handling of George Floyd riots
In the call, then-President Donald Trump said of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, "He's an excellent guy."
Audio emerges of Trump praising Gov. Tim Walz
CBS News has obtained audio from 2020 of former President Donald Trump saying he fully agreed with how Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was handling the unrest in his state after George Floyd's murder. Trump and Republicans have hammered Walz over the riots since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says he was diagnosed with depression
The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles due to faulty park system
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Brandon Lake opens up about his music
Grammy-winner Brandon Lake is one of the biggest names in Christian music. He speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how his audience is growing, collaborations and how he got his start.
Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
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AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Colorado primaries test progressive wave
Democrats are hoping to nab their next major win in Colorado's primary elections on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
USMNT to face Bosnia and Herzegovina
The pressure is on for the U.S. men's national soccer team ahead of their first knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.
How Americans feel about the U.S.
The number of Americans who say they feel very patriotic has declined, a new CBS News poll shows. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines Americans' attitudes about democracy, economic prosperity and more.
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.