Barr says Trump's classified documents case is his biggest legal risk
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said he thinks special counsel Jack Smith will arrive at a charging decision in the Trump probes as early as this summer.
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Barr: Trump's documents are biggest legal risk
In an interview Thursday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Trump-era Attorney General Bill Barr says he believes former President Donald Trump will be "very exposed" legally if he was playing "any games" with the documents marked as classified that were kept at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Barr also said he thinks special counsel Jack Smith could arrive at charging decisions in the Trump investigations as soon as this summer.
Bill Barr discusses Trump, Mar-a-Lago docs
Former Attorney General Bill Barr, who served under Presidents Donald Trump and George H. W. Bush, spoke with CBS News Thursday in a wide-ranging interview that among other topics included the recently released Durham report and the continuing investigations into Trump. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
How DeSantis aims to win over Trump voters
Sources have confirmed to CBS News that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses why DeSantis thinks he can to beat former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
Special counsel releases Russia findings
John Durham, the special counsel appointed by former President Trump to investigate the FBI's probe into possible collusion with Russia, has released his anticipated report. Durham concluded the FBI rushed into its investigation based on unverified information. Catherine Herridge reports.
DeSantis to launch presidential campaign May 24, sources say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to make his 2024 presidential bid official next week, but will hold a bigger launch event later.
North Dakota GOP Gov. Doug Burgum likely to run for president
Gov. Doug Burgum has begun hiring political consultants as he nears a decision to launch a dark-horse bid for the presidency, CBS News first reports.
DeSantis-backed candidates lose races
Candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary and the Jacksonville mayor's race both lost Tuesday night. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Trump administration official Hogan Gidley join to discuss the implications for 2024.
Epstein accuser lists alleged connections
Thousands of pages of documents from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims financier Jeffrey Epstein kept her as a sex slave were released Friday. The court documents included some big names, including new details about President Trump's relationship with Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
New super PAC boosts potential Pence 2024 run
A new super PAC has now formed to support a potential Pence 2024 campaign. CBS News political director Fin Gómez and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro join to discuss where the former vice president would fit in a crowded presidential primary field.
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Special counsel points to FBI missteps over handling of Trump-Russia investigation; former president talks family life after the White House.
Giuliani denies sexual assault allegations made by former employee
A complaint filed in a New York court on Monday alleges "sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct."
Report: FBI made errors in Trump-Russia probe
After almost four years of investigation, special counsel John Durham found the FBI lacked "actual evidence" to investigate then-candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. The report did not reveal any major new findings, but it repeated prior criticism that there was no misconduct between Trump and Russia. Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
Durham report: FBI "failed to uphold its mission" in handling Russia probe
The release of special counsel John Durham's report on the origins of the FBI investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election comes four years after he began his probe.
FBI under fire for Trump-Russia investigation
The FBI is facing sharp criticism over its investigation into possible ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. The report by special counsel John Durham says there were critical errors in the probe, although he did not conclude those mistakes were politically motivated. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins us with more.
GOP governors' aides who've rebuked Trump launch super PAC for Pence
The group's formation is another sign that Pence, who has not yet officially declared a 2024 bid, is gearing up to jump into the race.
Durham report on Trump-Russia probe released
The Justice Department released special counsel John Durham's long-awaited report on the origins of the FBI's Trump-Russia probe. Plus, President Biden said he'll meet with House Speaker McCarthy about the debt ceiling Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Fin Gómez join with the latest.
Durham report on FBI's Russia probe released
The Justice Department has released special counsel John Durham's long-awaited report on the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation during the Trump administration. It found the DOJ and FBI "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law in connection with certain events and activities" described in the report. CBS News' Robert Legare and Nikole Killion break down the findings.
DeSantis: GOP has developed culture of losing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend said the GOP has "developed a culture of losing" in response to a question about whether Trump lost the 2020 election. It comes as a pro-DeSantis super PAC, Never Back Down, revealed plans to ramp up hiring in early primary states. Erin Perrine, Never Back Down communications director, joins to discuss a potential DeSantis 2024 White House bid.
Durham report slams FBI's Trump-Russia probe
John Durham, the special counsel appointed to review the investigation of the Trump campaign's possible ties to Russia, issued a long-awaited report Monday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
DeSantis meets with voters in Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with voters in Iowa over the weekend. He urged Republican voters there to break out of the party's "culture of losing" and not to get "distracted" in the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump says he will reschedule his weekend event in Iowa after postponing it due to a tornado warning. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses the latest with Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
Judge agrees to postpone Trump deposition in FBI lawsuit
Former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page sued the Justice Department after they were fired from the FBI.
Political panel on Title 42, Trump and more
CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez join anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss some of the top stories of the week, including the expiration of the Title 42 border policy, former President Trump's town hall, and the looming deadline over the debt ceiling.
Trump and DeSantis head to Iowa
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are both giving speeches in Iowa this weekend. Competition between the two men is escalating ahead of the state's GOP caucuses next year. Chief political reporter for KCCI-TV Amanda Rooker joins CBS News to discusses their appearances.
New Hampshire Republican on Trump's town hall
Local lawmakers are expressing criticism following former President Donald Trump's CNN town hall. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa speaks with New Hampshire Republican state Rep. Jason Osborne about how the discussion could impact the former president.
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Watch Live: ICE chief, immigration officials testify at House hearing
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
Photo of subject in Nancy Guthrie search expected to be released
Savannah Guthrie has asked people across the country for help with the search for her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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Photo of subject in Nancy Guthrie search expected to be released
Savannah Guthrie has asked people across the country for help with the search for her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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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Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
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.
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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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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Photo of subject in Nancy Guthrie search expected to be released
Savannah Guthrie has asked people across the country for help with the search for her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
FBI offers $50,000 in Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Latest news on Epstein files backlash
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment during her congressional testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This comes as the world reacts to the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Holly Williams have more.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, continues 10 days after she went missing in Arizona. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest news.
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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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Trump echos support for Kevin Warsh
President Trump said that he "made a mistake" by not nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair during his first term. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more.
White House excludes Democratic governors
The White House said it was not inviting any Democrats to the National Governors Association's annual meeting next week with the president, a traditionally bipartisan event. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Thompson press immigration heads at hearing
Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned the leaders of three immigration agencies about body cameras and training time for officers, and asked whether they have been involved in planning for guarding voting precincts. His last question comes after President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" elections.
McCaul questions ICE chief about Minneapolis
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas questioned acting Director Todd Lyons about the situation in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Lyons said he's "seen a deescalation" in the city after border czar Tom Homan was sent to manage the immigration operation.
Trump on 2026 midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's targeting five additional seats in Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump said that Republicans "should win in a landslide." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.