Morell says affidavit indicates "sloppiness" in the way classified documents were handled
The former deputy director and twice acting director of the CIA reacted to the unsealed affidavit used to justify the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.
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Morell, Costa on Trump affidavit
The 38-page affidavit used to justify the search warrant at former President Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago was unsealed on Friday. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and former acting CIA director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell discuss the heavily redacted affidavit and what it could mean for Trump.
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Intel officials to review Mar-a-Lago items
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Judge states her "preliminary intent" to appoint special master requested by Trump
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Director of national intelligence to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
In their Aug. 8 search at Mar-a-Lago, FBI agents seized 11 sets of classified documents.
GOP nominee for Pa. governor wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College three years before he retired from the U.S. Army.
Trump lawyers challenge released affidavit
On Friday, the affidavit used by the FBI to obtain a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence was made public. Trump's attorneys filed court papers late on Friday arguing the newly released affidavit offers almost no information about why the search was necessary. Robert Costa has the latest.
DOJ seeks longest sentence yet in Jan. 6 case
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John Ratcliffe discusses Mar-a-Lago search
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump, spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the release of the redacted affidavit in the FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Redacted affidavit for Trump search unsealed
A federal judge has unsealed a redacted version of the affidavit that was used to justify the search warrant executed earlier this month at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. The filings that have been made public so far show that the FBI's affidavit was 38 pages long. Robert Costa shares more.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit made public
The Justice Department has officially released the affidavit used to support the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida home. A judge ruled Thursday the affidavit could be released after officials redacted certain sensitive information. Joseph Moreno, a former federal prosecutor, joined CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief national affairs and Justice correspondent Jeff Pegues to discuss the unsealing of the document.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit made public
The Justice Department has released the partially redacted affidavit used to authorize the FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join Catherine Herridge to discuss.
John Ratcliffe says nothing visible in affidavit justified "extreme" Mar-a-Lago search
John Ratcliffe was the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump.
Special Report: Mar-a-Lago affidavit unsealed
The affidavit used to support the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida residence, known as Mar-a-Lago, was unsealed on Friday. The judge who approved the warrant ruled Thursday that the affidavit could be released after officials redacted certain sensitive information. Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with reporting and analysis from Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Jeff Pegues.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit to be unsealed
A redacted version of the affidavit used in the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago could be released. A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to unseal the document and gave them until noon Friday to do so. CBS News' homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga discusses the latest in the case.
Mar-a-Lago search affidavit to be released Friday
More details on why former President Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI will be released Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what we might learn.
Jenna Ellis appears before special grand jury
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Trump testing limits of executive privilege
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have argued that some of the materials seized by the FBI from his Mar-a-Lago home could be subject to executive privilege. CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson and national security attorney Dan Meyer joined Major Garrett to discuss.
Read the redacted affidavit used to justify Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The heavily redacted affidavit filed as part of an investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of records was unsealed Friday.
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DOJ ordered to unseal Mar-a-Lago affidavit
A Florida federal judge ordered the Justice Department to release the redacted affidavit behind the FBI's search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home by noon on Friday. The release could provide key information about the investigation into whether Trump violated federal law by allegedly taking classified documents upon leaving office. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
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Judge orders release of redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit; Biden names new Secret Service director
Judge orders release of redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit
A federal judge has ordered the release of a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. The legal document authorized the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this month. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe break down what this could mean.
Judge orders release of redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit
A federal judge Thursday ordered the release of a redacted version of the affidavit used in the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. According to the order, the document must be unsealed by 12 p.m. Eastern time Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the judge's order.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Jet donated by Qatar could start serving as Trump's new Air Force One this summer
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Minnesota official denies DHS claim that the state is releasing dangerous criminals
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
Ex-Uvalde officer acquitted of all charges over his response to Robb Elementary shooting
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
St. Paul mayor says city's Hmong community "afraid to leave their homes" due to ICE
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.
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Jet donated by Qatar could start serving as Trump's new Air Force One this summer
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Death of Cuban immigrant in ICE custody in Texas ruled a homicide, autopsy finds
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Minnesota official denies DHS claim that the state is releasing dangerous criminals
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
St. Paul mayor says city's Hmong community "afraid to leave their homes" due to ICE
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Jet donated by Qatar could start serving as Trump's new Air Force One this summer
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Death of Cuban immigrant in ICE custody in Texas ruled a homicide, autopsy finds
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FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
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Minnesota official denies DHS claim that the state is releasing dangerous criminals
Paul Schnell, Minnesota's corrections commissioner, rejects DHS' claims that state authorities have been releasing hundreds of dangerous criminals, rather than turning them over to ICE.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
3 journalists killed in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
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FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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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.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
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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
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Jury deliberates in former Uvalde cop's case
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Suspect in murder of Ohio couple extradited
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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