Instead of Michael Cohen, Trump confronts emails and spreadsheets at trial
Former President Donald Trump attended his civil fraud trial in New York on Tuesday for the fourth time since the trial began two weeks ago.
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Trump back in court for civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom Tuesday as he faces allegations of business fraud. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on why the former president chose to appear even though he's not required to be in the courtroom, the gag order in his election case and the latest on the House speaker race.
Trump back in court for New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in court for his civil fraud trial in New York Tuesday. CBS News reporter Graham Kates is covering the proceedings in court and has the latest on when Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony can be expected after it was postponed for medical reasons.
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Israeli troops at Gaza border expecting ground war; How 2024 GOP hopefuls fundraised in third quarter
Jordan flips some holdouts for speaker vote
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan could be on the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House. It could happen as soon as Tuesday, but that's only if he can get at least 217 votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Jordan's efforts to sway the holdouts in his party.
Trump to appeal gag order in election case
Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa on Monday that he plans to appeal a recently imposed gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump leads GOP field in 3rd quarter fundraising
Former President Donald Trump continues to lead the GOP primary field in fundraising, according to campaign finance data made public Sunday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks the latest figures.
Details on the Trump gag order
The federal judge overseeing the case against former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election agreed Monday to impose limitations on what he can say publicly about the case, restricting the former president and his attorneys from making inflammatory statements targeting special counsel Jack Smith, his staff, court personnel, and possible witnesses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what Trump can and can't say.
Biden leads in 3rd quarter fundraising; Trump tops GOP field
A round-up of what presidential campaigns raised and spent from July through September.
Federal judge imposes limited gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case
The special counsel argued that former President Donald Trump has an "established practice" of targeting those who challenge him.
Judge orders partial gag order on Trump
The federal judge in Washington overseeing the case against former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election agreed Monday to impose some limitations on what he can say publicly about the case, restricting the former president and his attorneys making statements that target special counsel Jack Smith, his staff, court personnel, and possible witnesses who may testify. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins us with more.
House speaker vote set for Tuesday
The Republican nominee for House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan, is working to shore up support within his own party ahead of Tuesday's vote, but the Ohio lawmaker is likely dozens of votes away from securing the gavel. Democrats, meanwhile, are reaching across the aisle to try to form a bipartisan coalition around Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Judge to decide on Trump gag order
A hearing in federal court Monday will determine whether or not a gag order is imposed on Donald Trump in his federal election interference case. Prosecutors want to bar the former president from making what they say are inflammatory and intimidating comments about lawyers and witnesses, but Trump's lawyers call it censorship. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump-backed Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race
The win is a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years.
Bolton warns of Hezbollah threat to Israel
As the Israel-Hamas war nears the one-week mark, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge speaks with John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, about what could lie ahead.
Michael Cohen's testimony postponed in Trump's N.Y. fraud trial
Michael Cohen, a key witness against former President Donald Trump, said, "I need to attend to a pre-existing medical condition."
Trump's GOP opponents bristle at his response to Hamas' assault on Israel
Days after Hamas attacked Israel, former President Trump said Hezbollah was "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump Media's funding partner says it's returning $1 billion in financing
Digital World Acquisition Corp. said it's still planning to merge with Trump's media group, which runs Truth Social.
What could unite House GOP behind a speaker?
The Republican stalemate over the speaker's gavel has left the House paralyzed. Washington Post political reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "America Decides" to discuss what potential compromises could unite the conference.
Burgum encourages competition in GOP primary
Public calls are growing for Republican candidates to drop out of the 2024 race and coalesce around an alternate to former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa speaks with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum about his plans.
Ex-IRS contractor pleads guilty to illegally disclosing Trump's tax returns
Investigators said he obtained the tax information and gave it to news organizations.
Ex-Trump Org. CFO testifies in fraud trial
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg took the stand Tuesday in the New York civil fraud trial against the former president and his associates. CBS News reporter Graham Kates reports that during Weisselberg's testimony, he was not able to recall basic details from financial documents at the center of the New York attorney general's lawsuit.
Steve Scalise reacts to speaker nomination
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, teeing up the election to fill the seat left vacant after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week. Scalise spoke to reporters following the nomination.
Will Hurd ends 2024 bid, backs Nikki Haley
Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Monday and endorsed Nikki Haley. Hurd joins "America Decides" to discuss why he thinks Haley is the best candidate in the GOP field.
McCarthy not ruling out another speaker bid
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is not ruling out another bid for the job from which he was ousted just last week, telling reporters Monday, "I'll let the conference see who unites them." CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to unpack new polling on what kind of speaker the American public prefers.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Lindsey Vonn says "I have no regrets" in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
41 U.S. states are getting warmer, each in its own way, report says
Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
U.S. makes final in Olympic curling mixed doubles, facing Sweden for gold
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Ranking the 2026 Super Bowl ads
Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down which ads during Super Bowl LX stood out and if some missed the mark.
The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump
When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ushered in a new era of skating with his daring routines.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
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.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Savannah Guthrie: "An hour of desperation"
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Monday, pleading for the public's help in finding her mother, Nancy. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Monday pleading for the public's help in the search for her missing mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
Police say one person is in custody after at least one person was shot at a Maryland high school on Monday. CBS affiliate WUSA reports.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
School shooting reported in Maryland
At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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New document shows breakdown of ICE arrests
According to a new Department of Homeland Security document obtained exclusively by CBS News, less than 14% of those arrested by ICE during President Trump's first year back in office had violent criminal records. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Savannah Guthrie: "An hour of desperation"
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Monday, pleading for the public's help in finding her mother, Nancy. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Attorney for Epstein survivors on latest files
Congress is now permitted to view unredacted files related to the Justice Department's investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jennifer Freeman, an attorney who represents several Epstein survivors, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Lawmakers view unredacted Epstein files
Members of Congress went to the Justice Department on Monday to review unredacted files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News congressional correspondent Nicole Killion has the latest.
What went into Bad Bunny's halftime show
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show used several production elements to bring the artist's vision to life. Angela Watercutter, senior special projects editor for Wired, joined CBS News to discuss.