Behind-the-scenes peek at Trump presidency

A new book offers a collection of one-on-one interviews with friends and staffers of former President Donald Trump, and even Mr. Trump himself. Michael C. Bender, author of "Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost," spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about his interactions with the former president, Trump's reaction to the George Floyd video and the effect his COVID-19 diagnosis had on his re-election campaign.

• Jul 15, 2021
• 12:19

Trump Organization CFO stripped of titles

The Trump Organization has removed its longtime chief financial officer from multiple leadership positions at its subsidiaries just weeks after his criminal indictment. Public filings with the Florida Division of Corporations show Allen Weisselberg was stripped from roles in at least seven entities tied to the Trump Organization. CBS News political reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN to discuss why the company would make such a move.

• Jul 14, 2021
• 06:26

DeSantis trails only Trump in CPAC poll

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is emerging as a leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Florida Politics reporter A.G. Gancarski joined "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 12, 2021
• 07:32

Biden mulls lifting pandemic asylum policy

The White House could lift an immigration policy implemented by former President Trump that allows immigration and border officials to send migrants back to Mexico to stop the spread of COVID-19. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers from the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, about what this policy change would mean for migrants and how could affect border crossings.

• Jul 12, 2021
• 11:42

Trump to headline final day of CPAC

The Conservative Political Action Conference will wrap up Sunday with a speech from former President Donald Trump. The three-day event in Dallas largely focused on "cancel culture," President Biden and the Democrats. Jacob Vaughn, a staff writer at the Dallas Observer, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the convention.

• Jul 11, 2021
• 07:45

Metal fencing around U.S. Capitol comes down

The metal fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is finally being removed. The removal began Friday, a little over six months after the January 6 assault. Nikole Killion has more.

• Jul 10, 2021
• 01:48

Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues

Statues of two Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. In 2017, the statues were the backdrop of the "Unite the Right" rally that left one person dead. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Jul 10, 2021
• 01:40

Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

But Saul, who was appointed by former President Trump, is refusing to resign, according to the Washington Post.

• Jul 9, 2021

Trump's case vs. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

Former President Donald Trump is suing Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over his suspended accounts. He claims the bans are a form of censorship and violate his free speech rights. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined "CBSN AM" with what scholars and those who study the law are saying about the strength and intent of these lawsuits.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 06:38

Capitol police officer shares story of finding help

U.S. Capitol Police officers are still grappling with the trauma and violence they witnessed on January 6 as they defended the building and lawmakers against a violent mob fighting to stop President Biden's election certification. Two officers died by suicide in the aftermath of the assault, and others have also struggled, including veteran Guido Medina. He shared his story with CBS News' Debra Alfarone in hopes of helping others.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 02:36

Arizona secretary of state asks for probe of Trump and Giuliani

Katie Hobbs sent a letter to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich asking for the investigation.

• Jul 9, 2021

Trump files class action lawsuits against tech giants

Former President Trump is suing Google, Twitter and Facebook after he was blocked from social media platforms following the Capitol riot. He claims they are censoring conservative views and violating freedom of speech.

• Jul 7, 2021
• 00:23

Trump sues Facebook, Twitter over account ban after Capitol attack

The former president argued in court filings that Twitter and Facebook have violated his right to free speech.

• Jul 7, 2021

Trump is suing Facebook, Twitter, Google

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suing Facebook, Google and Twitter, as well as their CEOs. Facebook suspended him and Twitter permanently banned him following the January 6th Capitol riot. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.

• Jul 7, 2021
• 01:50

Marking 6 months since assault on U.S. Capitol

Tuesday marked six months since the deadly assault on the U.S. capitol, when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the building as Congress met to count Electoral College ballots from the 2020 presidential election. In the months since the attack, some Republicans have sought to downplay the severity of what happened that day. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss that and more.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 07:10

Trump holds rally in Sarasota, Florida

While President Joe Biden visits Michigan for his "America's Back Together" tour, former President Trump is hosting a "Save America" rally in Sarasota, FL. The rally comes days after a New York City grand jury indicted the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg on tax fraud charges. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about Saturday's rally and the next steps in the Trump Organization investigation.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 08:52

Trump to hold rally in Florida ahead of Fourth of July

The rally comes after the Trump Organization and its CFO were charged with tax fraud on Thursday.

• Jul 3, 2021

Some Americans still believe election was stolen

Conspiracy theories about the 2020 election continue to spread online, fueled by millions of dollars pouring in from some wealthy Americans. CBSN Anchor Lana Zak talks with Washington Post political investigative reporter Rosalind Helderman about who's behind the financing and where all the money is going.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 06:16

Former Trump aide launches social platform

Former Trump campaign spokesman and aide Jason Miller has launched a new Twitter-like social media platform called "Getter," but not without encountering some issues. It's unclear if former President Trump will use the site to connect with his base. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins "CBSN AM" with details.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 06:21

Breaking down the charges against Trump Org.

The Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg have been indicted on 15 charges in New York involving alleged tax evasion and fraud. Trump Organization lawyers and legal analysts believe prosecutors ultimately hope to get at Donald Trump himself. Attorney and "Law and Crime" TV host Jesse Weber joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the case.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 05:29

Weisselberg, Trump Org. vow to fight charges

Manhattan prosecutors have charged the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, in an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from New York, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with analysis.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 10:01

Trumg Organization CFO facing charges

Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, surrendered to authorities in Manhattan early Thursday morning to face expected tax-related charges involving the former president's family business. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on the latest, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss the potential impact.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 09:04

Trump Organization and CFO indicted on 15 counts

The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer were indicted in New York City on Thursday, and were accused of scheming to avoid paying taxes. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on the case, and criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss how the defense might fight these charges.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 08:29

Trump Organization and CFO face charges

A grand jury convened by the Manhattan district attorney's office has indicted the Trump Organization on tax-related charges, and the company's chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg is being arraigned this afternoon. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports, and then CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins "CBSN AM" to discuss what we know about the case.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 10:53

Trump attorney on the charges facing company

The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg have pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts including tax fraud, larceny and falsifying business records. Former President Donald Trump is not charged. Ron Fischetti, an attorney for Mr. Trump, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with his response to the case, and then CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga discusses what we know about the investigation.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 10:31

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