Melania Trump makes first statement since husband's indictment
Former first lady Melania Trump, who did not appear beside her husband during his New York court appearance, has issued a statement warning against assumptions.
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Judge in Trump criminal case targeted with threats
The threats peaked after former President Donald Trump was arraigned Tuesday.
Biden blames Trump for Afghan withdrawal
The executive summary in a new report blames the prior Trump administration claiming there were no withdrawal plans handed over to the Biden team. John Kirby says there were four years of neglect and "deliberate degradation" of "crucial systems, offices, agency functions." Margaret Brennan reports.
Source: Secret Service officials to testify before grand jury in Trump probe
The grand jury proceedings are part of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Mar-a-Lago search.
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Mike Pence agrees to testify about Jan. 6; Space crew relocates Soyuz spacecraft to a new port.
Why Pence's grand jury testimony matters
With former Vice President Mike Pence set to testify before a grand jury about the events of January 6, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why this will be particularly significant for the investigations.
Mike Pence won't appeal grand jury subpoena
Former Vice President Mike Pence won't fight a grand jury subpoena ordering him to testify before a grand jury as part of the special counsel's investigation involving former President Trump and the events of Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss.
Pence will not appeal ruling to testify
Former Vice President Mike Pence has decided to not appeal a court order requiring him to testify before the grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Robert Costa reports from Washington, DC.
Pence won't fight order to comply in Jan. 6 probe
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not fight a court ruling ordering him to comply with a subpoena for his testimony in the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The move comes a day after former President Trump was arrested and arraigned in New York City over alleged hush money payments. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down the latest cases and what new details Pence may reveal about the days leading up to January 6.
How Democrats are viewing Trump's arraignment
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Matt Bennett, the co-founder of Third Way, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss how Democrats and President Biden are viewing the arraignment.
Could Trump's legal situation hurt his 2024 chances?
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges in a New York City courtroom. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro, and Puck national correspondent and founding partner Tina Nguyen, discussed how the case could effect Trump's 2024 presidential bid.
Pence won’t appeal order to testify in Trump probe
A spokesperson for former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said that Pence’s legal team will not appeal a judge’s order that he testify in a special counsel probe over former President Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Robert Costa has the latest.
Trump vows to fight criminal charges
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team are vowing to fight the Manhattan district attorney's charges against him. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson has more.
McCarthy leads meeting with Taiwanese president
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy led a bipartisan meeting Wednesday with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, discussed what came out of the meeting, and the possible political implications on the U.S. relationship with China moving forward.
Anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon had been encouraging the nephew of John F. Kennedy to run for months, believing he could be a useful chaos agent in the 2024 race, sources told CBS News' Robert Costa.
Trump's lawyer on indictment
Former President Donald Trump's attorney Joe Tacopina joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his client's impending arraignment, which is expected on Tuesday.
New York police prepare for Trump arraignment
Former President Donald Trump's expected return to New York for his arraignment on Tuesday has nearly the entire city's police force on alert. It comes as the former president has encouraged his followers to protest. Jeff Pegues reports how law enforcement is preparing for Trump's court appearance.
Trump remains defiant after NYC arraignment
Former President Donald Trump is denying wrongdoing and leveling accusations at prosecutors following his arraignment on 34 felony charges in Manhattan on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports, and then legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins us to discuss the indictment and Trump's legal strategy,
Trump faces judge for arraignment
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman join "CBS Mornings" to discuss former President Trump's impending arraignment.
Donald Trump to be arraigned in NYC
Donald Trump will turn himself in today in New York to face criminal charges related to the hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. Robert Costa reports from New York.
NYC mayor to protesters: "Control yourselves"
Supporters of former President Donald Trump are expected to protest his indictment Tuesday. While New York City leadership maintains there are no specific, credible threats, they say the city is prepared. Chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump lashes out after pleading not guilty
Former President Donald Trump is lashing out against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and his investigation, following his arraignment on charges of falsifying business records. Trump gave his first public remarks at his Mar-a-Lago estate hours after facing a judge in a lower Manhattan courtroom and pleading not guilty. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates was there, and joins us with more.
Special Report: Trump pleads not guilty
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in New York City, after being becoming the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted. He is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the latest developments and analysis of the legal and political fallout.
Rikki Klieman on Trump indictment
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the unprecedented indictment of Former President Donald Trump, including the political and legal implications of the case against him.
Trump appears in court and pleads not guilty
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty yesterday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Scott MacFarlane was inside the courtroom and has more on his arraignment.
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Trump says new U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for sea mines, targeting base
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran returned to hostilities in a six-month war that appears to be locked in a stalemate.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana, brings heavy rain to Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana Tuesday afternoon, and is also forecast to bring heavy rain to Texas, the National Hurricane Center said.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deadlocked, leaves for day without verdict
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs, experts say
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
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Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs, experts say
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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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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Supporters coming to meet Lindsay Clancy's lawyer
A number of people have come to the Massachusetts courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held because they want to meet her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge in the case on Tuesday that they're deadlocked. Deliberations have been ongoing for four days. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Times Square stabbing victim identified
A Bank of America executive was fatally stabbed during an attack in New York City's Times Square. CBS News' Jared Ocacher reports.
Mullin gives update on New York
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin shared an update on Operation Rotten Apple, a crackdown on criminals in New York. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Victim in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America employee
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
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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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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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Texas, Louisiana residents brace for Edouard
People in Texas and Louisiana are bracing for heavy rain and floods from Tropical Storm Edouardo as it barrels toward the coast. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
Supporters coming to meet Lindsay Clancy's lawyer
A number of people have come to the Massachusetts courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held because they want to meet her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Whistleblower warns about new mail ballot system
A whistleblower has issued a warning of "potentially catastrophic problems" with the U.S. Postal Service's new system for handling mail ballots. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker has more.
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran after tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were hit, CENTCOM said Tuesday afternoon. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang have more.
Judge to make key decision in Charlie Kirk case
A judge in Utah will decide Tuesday whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.