Trump seeks to recover $6.2M in attorney fees in dismissed Georgia election case
President Trump has filed a motion in Fulton County seeking more than $6.2 million from the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.
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Georgia court drops case against Trump and allies over 2020 election
President Trump and more than a dozen of his allies were charged with offenses in Georgia relating to the 2020 presidential election.
Prosecutor kills election interference case
The Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutor dropped the 2020 election interference case against President Trump and his allies on Wednesday. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
Skandalakis takes over Georgia election case
PAC Executive Director Peter J. Skandalakis will replace Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the case against President Trump and others surrounding alleged 2020 election interference in Georgia. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Prosecutor chosen to replace Fani Willis in Georgia's Trump election case
A new prosecutor has been selected to take over Georgia's election interference case against President Trump and others.
Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
What's next in election interference case
A Georgia appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case involving President-elect Donald Trump and his allies. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports.
Willis removed from Trump case: What to know
The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the state's 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.
Fani Willis removed from Trump case
A Georgia court of appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports and legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
What to expect in Trump's ongoing legal cases
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 2025, he will be the first convicted felon to serve as president. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what will likely happen in his state and federal cases.
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
Judge blocks Georgia ballot counting rule
A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss the ruling.
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Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis expected to defy subpoena and skip state Senate committee hearing; Stolen Banksy painting returned to gallery, two men charged.
Fani Willis defies subpoena in Georgia
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not appear before a Georgia Senate panel Friday as state legislators review her relationship with Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor working on the case against former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Will there be another Harris-Trump debate?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to battleground states Thursday for the first time since their debate earlier this week. Before speaking at a rally, Trump took to social media to announce he would not debate Harris again, although the former president has changed his mind about debating in the past. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Georgia judge drops 2 counts against Trump
On Thursday, a judge dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Tuesday's debate. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Georgia judge drops 2 counts against Trump
A judge has dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee found prosecutors did not have the authority to bring the charges related to filing false documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman join with analysis.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis wins primary
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won her Democratic primary in Georgia Tuesday, setting up a matchup with Republican Courtney Kramer in the fall. Willis' reelection run comes as she faces scrutiny over her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others in the state's 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on Tuesday's primaries.
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis wins Georgia Democratic primary
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis won the Democratic primary in Georgia as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.
Appeals court to review Willis-Trump decision
A Georgia appeals court will review a ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the state's 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Trump's team and other defendants wanted Willis removed from the trial, arguing her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump lawyers raise questions in filing about timing of Willis' relationship with Wade
Donald Trump's lawyers offered new cellphone data purporting to show Nathan Wade and Fani Willis' romantic relationship began earlier than they said.
Fani Willis offers fiery testimony in hearing on Trump Georgia case
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis testified in a hearing about whether she should be disqualified from prosecuting the Trump 2020 election case in Georgia.
Willis filing confirms relationship with lawyer on Trump case, denies conflict
Fani Willis' filing confirms the relationship with Nathan Wade but says she shouldn't be disqualified from Georgia Trump election interference case.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis plans to take a lead role in trying Trump case
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
Trump lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia case
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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"SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus
"SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Remembering Chuck Norris' life and career
Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said. He was 86. Mark Strassmann looks back at his life and career.
U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach on success
The NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially underway. Shea Ralph, head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the team's historic season and securing the two seed in the tournament.
Frustrated flier says "we should not be punished"
The Senate again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the shutdown that has snarled air travel around the country. Skyler Henry reports.
"SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus
"SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.