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Trump defends statements in classified docs audio recording; SCOTUS ruling upholds N.C. congressional districts
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Audio reveals Trump discussing classified material
Newly leaked audio has revealed former President Trump allegedly showing a Defense Department plan for attacking Iran to people at his New Jersey golf club. Trump has denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing case of his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Giuliani interviewed by special counsel in Trump election interference probe
Giuliani was questioned about fundraising and meetings that took place between Nov. 3, 2020, and Jan. 6, 2021, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump hits campaign trail after audio release
Former President Donald Trump spoke to voters the day after CNN and CBS News obtained audio in which he discussed a "highly confidential" document in a July 2021 meeting at his Bedminster golf club. Special counsel Jack Smith cited the recording in the indictment of Trump in the classified documents investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro, join "America Decides" to discuss the potential political ramifications for Trump.
Trump defiant after audio recording release
CBS News has obtained an audio recording from 2021 of Donald Trump discussing what he called "secret" and "highly confidential" documents that had not been declassified. The recording -- first aired by CNN -- will likely play a central role in the federal criminal trial against the former president in Florida. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Could Trump pardon himself if reelected?
The indictments and pending investigations of former President Donald Trump have raised multiple legal questions, including whether he could pardon himself if he became president again. Lilia Luciano has more on that.
Judge signals Trump "hush money" case likely to stay in state court
Trump's attorneys argued reimbursements to a lawyer for a "hush money" payment were official acts tied to Trump's presidency.
Arraignment for Trump aide is rescheduled
Walt Nauta's arraignment will now be July 6 after his flight was canceled due to severe weather.
Iran memo not among 31 records underlying Trump federal charges
Former President Donald Trump was heard in a July 2021 meeting discussing "highly confidential" information he admitted he could no longer declassify.
Trump aide Walt Nauta's arraignment delayed again
Flight delays are impacting the federal trial of former President Donald Trump's aide. Walt Nauta's arraignment was postponed Tuesday morning because the defendant could not get a plane out of New Jersey to Miami. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Special counsel Jack Smith's office to interview Georgia secretary of state
Special counsel Jack Smith's investigators will interview him on Wednesday, Raffensperger's office said.
Court dismisses Ivanka Trump from New York fraud lawsuit
A New York appeals court dismissed Ivanka Trump on Tuesday from a wide-ranging fraud lawsuit brought against her father and his company last year by the state's attorney general.
Trump discusses "secret" docs in released audio
Audio obtained by CBS News purportedly reveals former President Donald Trump discussing "highly confidential" defense material on Iran at his New Jersey golf club. Trump said the 2021 recording was illegally leaked and comes after he was indicted for allegedly putting national security at risk by mishandling classified material. CBS News Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Washington, D.C.
Trump heard in audio describing "highly confidential, secret" documents
"This is secret information," Trump can be heard saying, describing the documents as a plan of attack related to Iran.
Trump aide Walt Nauta to be arraigned
Former President Donald Trump's valet and aide, Walt Nauta, will be arraigned at a federal court in Miami Tuesday for his role in the investigation into alleged mishandling of classified documents after Trump left the White House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Audio of Trump discussing "secret" docs
An audio recording newly obtained by CBS News apparently features former President Donald Trump discussing "secret" documents at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The recording from 2021 appears to capture parts of a conversation Trump had with a book writer, a publisher and two staffers, none of whom reportedly possessed a security clearance. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Trump, DeSantis to host rival campaign events
The two 2024 GOP front-runners are in New Hampshire this week. Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis will speak at events about an hour away from each other Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "Prime Time" to discuss the latest developments in the Republican presidential field.
DeSantis unveils "No Excuses" border plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is unveiling his border plan, the first major policy the Republican presidential hopeful has shared as he looks to compete in the upcoming primaries. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the plan.
DeSantis unveils border plan focused on curbing illegal immigration
DeSantis' first policy proposal as a presidential candidate would lean on executive power to roll back Biden border policies.
Trump playing victim on campaign trail
At a GOP event in Michigan over the weekend, former President Donald Trump made the case that the political establishment is coming after him. Trump has been arraigned on federal charges of mishandling classified documents and state charges related to an alleged hush money payment made to a pornstar in two separate cases. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest on Trump and the rest of the 2024 GOP field.
Judge says witness list in Trump documents case will not be sealed
But Judge Aileen Cannon also said that such a list does not have to be filed on the public docket.
Special counsel asks for December trial in Trump docs case
A Friday filing also indicated Trump has been told he cannot discuss the case with 84 potential witnesses.
Pro-Trump crowd at Faith and Freedom event
The Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Conference is underway in Washington D.C. The event marks the first time all the GOP front-runners are appearing together. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
GOP candidates criticize Trump over documents
Former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas announced his White House bid Thursday and called former President Donald Trump a "failed politician." Another Republican hopeful -- businessman Vivek Ramaswamy -- also shared criticisms for the former president Thursday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses the latest developments in the 2024 race.
John Bolton discusses Trump's indictment
Former Trump administration National Security Adviser John Bolton has called on his former boss to withdraw from the 2024 race over his handling of classified documents. Bolton joins "America Decides" to discuss U.S.-China relations, Donald Trump's indictment and the GOP presidential field.
1 dead, about 15 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in a month
Iran says it targeted U.S. bases in Jordan after CENTCOM announced strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury facing "incredibly complicated" case, expert says
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 900
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
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.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
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.
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Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month
Iran says it targeted U.S. bases in Jordan after CENTCOM announced strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.
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Adobe construction: What's old is new again
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
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.
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.
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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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Day 3 of Clancy trial jury deliberations
Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have entered a third day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Man poses as NFL player in alleged scam
Daejon Love is a 35-year-old man who posed as an NFL player on dating apps. Now he's accused of scamming unsuspecting victims out of millions of dollars. Tom Hanson reports.
2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton shooting, officials say
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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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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Political strategists on Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is apologizing for past comments that may be impacting his campaign. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Wallin have more.
U.S. deports more people to Africa
The U.S. is ramping up its "third country" deportation campaign in Africa. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Americans await news on loved ones in Nepal
Several American families are awaiting news on their loved ones who may have been impacted by the massive floods in Nepal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Agressive escalations in Iran war
The U.S. apparently prevented Iranian planned attacks near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, resuming military action that hadn't occurred in a month. CBS News' Aaron MacLean reports.
Grand Canyon flash floods turn deadly
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon killed at least one person while family members seek details on the whereabouts of more than a dozen others. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.