Judge denies Trump's motion to dismiss documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the Presidential Records Act doesn't shield Trump from charges that he unlawfully retained national defense information.
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How crime is playing into the 2024 election
A CBS News poll showed 63% of voters polled say crime is a major factor in who they'll vote for in the presidential election, despite a fall in reported violent crime nationally since last year. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
New rule could make it much harder for Trump to overhaul workforce if he wins
A new federal rule could make it much harder for former President Trump to overhaul the federal workforce in his political image if he wins back the presidency in November.
Trump allies hope to raise $40 million at Florida fundraiser
Wealthy GOP donors hope to raise more than $40 million at a fundraiser next week, a total that would eclipse the eye-popping $26 million President Biden raised in New York.
GOP dealt blow in bid to win potentially key extra Nebraska electoral vote
The Biden-Trump rematch, in at least one scenario, could come down to who wins a lone electoral vote in Nebraska. But the GOP has suffered a setback in efforts to make winning that vote more likely.
Trump's defense of Jan. 6 suspects raises concerns
A CBS News review has found that hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants have been accused of assaulting members of law enforcement during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Former President Trump's comments praising them as "patriots" and calling them "hostages" have some police officers and Homeland Security analysts concerned. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Net neutrality: What to know before FCC vote
The Federal Communications Commission announced it will vote in April on whether or not to reinstate net neutrality -- a set of rules to ensure equal treatment of internet data. The Trump administration overturned the policy in 2017. NYU Law School professor Christopher Sprigman joins CBS News to unpack the battle.
Poll: Trump holds lead in 6 of 7 swing states
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden in several key battleground states. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for Cook Political Report, join "America Decides" to break down the numbers.
Man who helped lead attack on Capitol police is sentenced
Taylor James Johnatakis, who used a megaphone to orchestrate a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison.
Judge refuses to delay Trump's "hush money" trial
Trump sought to delay the upcoming trial until after the Supreme Court rules on whether he is shielded from criminal prosecution by "presidential immunity."
Biden, Trump see voter pushback in Wisconsin
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Wisconsin on Tuesday, doubling down on his "border bloodbath" rhetoric about migrants coming into the U.S. President Biden took Wisconsin in 2020, but a number of voters there aren't on board with either candidate. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump's media company loses billions in value as stock slumps
Trump's media company dipped below its opening stock price on Monday. The company, which runs Truth Social, has disclosed mounting losses.
Two brothers plead guilty to insider trading tied to Trump Media
The Florida brothers admitted they made over $22 million illegally before a 2021 announcement about Trump's media firm going public.
Trump Media sues Truth Social co-founders to strip them of shares
Former President Donald Trump's media business is alleging that two co-founders mismanaged the social media company.
Meet the billionaire who provided Trump's $175 million bond
Billionaire Don Hankey said his company offered the bond in the course of doing business — not because he supports Trump.
Officials warn of risks to democracy in 2024
Even as sentences are handed out to Jan. 6 defendants, some judges, witnesses and prosecutors involved in the cases are warning of future threats to democracy ahead of November's presidential election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Could Biden flip Florida? Campaign says yes
President Biden's reelection campaign says Florida, which went for Donald Trump twice, is "winnable" in November. The campaign claims abortion rights are a main reason why the state is up for grabs. 24sight national politics reporter Tom LoBianco and Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to dig into that possibility.
Special counsel pushes back at judge in Trump classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon asked the special counsel and Trump to file hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case by Tuesday.
Trump gag order expanded in hush money case
Former President Donald Trump will avoid having his assets seized as he appeals the ruling in his civil fraud case after paying a $175 million bond. Meanwhile, the judge in Trump's hush money case has expanded the gag order against the former president. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on Trump's legal issues.
Trump aims to win back Michigan and Wisconsin
Former President Donald Trump campaigned Tuesday in the two key battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump lost both states to President Biden in 2020 after winning both of them in 2016. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small unpacks Trump's strategy for winning back the states.
Trump back on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump will be back on the campaign trail Tuesday for the first time since mid-March as he heads to Michigan and Wisconsin. Primary ballots will be cast in four states on Tuesday, including Wisconsin where Democratic voters are being urged to launch a protest vote against President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more.
Trump posts $175 million bond in fraud case
Former President Donald Trump will avoid having his properties seized for now after posting a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case with help from a billionaire supporter's insurance company. Trump is appealing the nearly $500 million judgment. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Republican effort to rename airport for Trump
A group of House Republicans launched a longshot effort to rename Washington Dulles International Airport to honor Donald Trump. The bill would designate the airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. The effort is highly unlikely to pass, with Republicans holding such a slim majority in the House and Democrats controlling the Senate.
Biden, Trump and the Florida abortion ruling
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for a 6-week abortion ban to take effect, but the ruling also says an amendment to the state's constitution that would limit government intervention in abortion procedures can appear on the state's November ballot, allowing voters to weigh in on the matter. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden faces protest vote in Wisconsin primary
Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin are holding primary elections Tuesday. President Biden took Wisconsin in the 2020 general election, but he's facing opposition ahead of the primary over his stance on the war in Gaza. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing soars past 2,000
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
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Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department
Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.
Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports
Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.
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Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
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2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Men buy museum tickets, then steal 200-carat diamond necklace
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
Tigers, jaguars, bison found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
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Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Rapper E-40 remembers collaborator Tupac
Closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder are expected on Monday. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with one of Shakur's former collaborators, rapper E-40, about the late artist.
Zac Brown shares memories of Dolly Parton
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI
Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."
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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
No verdict on Day 2 of Clancy deliberations
The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who said postpartum psychosis led her to kill her kids, went home Friday without reaching a verdict. Deliberations will resume on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Veteran describes the power of the outdoors
Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors have a question
The jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have a question for the judge, CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports. Also, legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe weighs in.
German man convicted for 1994 rape and murder of U.S. tourist
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Duo team aims to inspire through racing
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Destruction in Reno after Hawk Fire
The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres as it nears full containment. These videos show the aftermath on the ground. Then, Alina Dangerfield, a reporter with CBS News affiliate KTVN, speaks with a couple who lost their home in the inferno.
Rapper E-40 remembers collaborator Tupac
Closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder are expected on Monday. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with one of Shakur's former collaborators, rapper E-40, about the late artist.
No verdict on Day 2 of Clancy deliberations
The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who said postpartum psychosis led her to kill her kids, went home Friday without reaching a verdict. Deliberations will resume on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.