Fani Willis faces primary challenge in reelection bid in fall
Fani Willis now faces two challengers in her reelection bid to be Fulton County district attorney.
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GOP releases 5,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage
House Republicans on Friday released 5,000 hours of previously unseen surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines how the release could impact the Justice Department's open cases related to the riot.
Final arguments conclude in Willis hearing
Closing arguments concluded Friday in the hearing to determine if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants argue Willis' romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade creates a conflict of interest. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Fani Willis at hearing for final arguments
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrived at a courtroom after the defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify her from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Lawyers for Trump and his co-defendants allege Willis improperly benefited from a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Watch Major Garrett anchor CBS News' coverage and a portion of the final arguments delivered by Adam Abbate, the lawyer representing the D.A.'s office.
Attorney questions Willis-Wade timeline
Attorney Steve Sadow, who is representing former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, questioned the timeline of the relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify Willis from prosecuting the case.
Defense on what conflict is in Willis hearing
John Merchant, a defense attorney representing Michael Roman in the Georgia election interference case, gave his closing arguments Friday in a hearing that could potentially disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case. The defense team alleges that Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade had an improper romantic relationship.
Closing arguments set in Fani Willis hearing
Closing arguments will begin Friday in a hearing over whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. CBS News legal contributor Rikki Klieman breaks down the case.
2 Trump cases reach crossroads: What to know
Two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will have impactful hearings Friday. In Florida, a judge will consider the trial date in the former president's classified documents case. And in Georgia, closing arguments are beginning over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from the state's election interference case against Trump. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Key hearings for Trump criminal cases
Former President Donald Trump is attending a hearing in Florida Friday where a judge will consider when his classified documents case will go to trial. Meanwhile, in Georgia, closing arguments are expected in a hearing over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office can continue to prosecute the election interference case against Trump. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Former lawyer on Wade-Willis relationship
Terrence Bradley, the former law partner and divorce lawyer for Nathan Wade, testified he was speculating when he told a defense attorney for one of Donald Trump's co-defendants about an alleged relationship between Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The defense attorneys in the Trump case allege that Willis engaged in an improper relationship with Wade, whom she hired to work on the racketeering case against Trump, and financially benefited from it.
Nathan Wade's former law partner testifies
Terrence Bradley, a former law partner and divorce lawyer for special prosecutor Nathan Wade, testified Tuesday at a hearing over the relationship between Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The case could disqualify Willis and Wade from prosecuting Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump. A Trump co-defendant alleges Willis financially benefited from her relationship with Wade, whom she hired as a special prosecutor in the Trump case.
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.
Winery host says he recalls Fani Willis paying cash for Napa Valley wine tasting
Fani Willis, who is prosecuting the Georgia 2020 election case against Donald Trump, acknowledged a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor but denies improperly benefiting from it.
Trump legal issue roundup | Feb. 19, 2024
Donald Trump will likely appeal the ruling made in his civil fraud case last Friday that would force him to pay over $354 million in fines. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on where things stand with some of the former president's legal cases.
Next steps in Fani Willis misconduct case
Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutors did not call District Attorney Fani Willis to the witness stand for additional questioning Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks at what's next in the case.
Fani Willis not returning to witness stand
In an unexpected twist, Fulton County prosecutors did not call District Attorney Fani Willis back to the witness stand for a second day of questioning on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from outside the courthouse.
Fulton County prosecutors decline to call DA Fani Willis back for questioning
Fulton County prosecutors declined to call D.A. Fani Willis to testify for a second day in the hearing held to disqualify her from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Testimony in Trump's Georgia case continues
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the case on former President Donald Trump's alleged election interference in Georgia, was defiant under questioning over her personal relationship with a colleague. Trump and co-defendants want the case against them thrown out, but Willis says it's all just a distraction.
Analyzing major developments in Trump cases
Three of former President Donald Trump's legal cases have seen major developments in less than 24 hours. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to analyze the events in Georgia, New York and at the Supreme Court.
Fani Willis rebukes misconduct accusations
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case, took the stand Thursday to defend against a request to disqualify her. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, CBS News investigative producer Dan Klaidman joins to discuss the scene in the courtroom.
Willis denies conflict of interest in election case
The tables were turned on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who took the stand Thursday for the first time in the same courtroom where she typically prosecutes defendants. The hearing was over whether Willis is qualified to prosecute the 2020 election interference case following allegations Willis had a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor on her team. Nikole Killion has more.
Fani Willis testifies in misconduct hearing
In an unexpected move, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday in a hearing over her alleged misconduct in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Breaking down the Fani Willis hearing
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, has been the subject of a hearing Thursday in Atlanta. One of Trump's co-defendants in the case has accused Willis of financial impropriety stemming from the relationship, something that could disqualify her and her office from prosecuting the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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.
Fani Willis hearing: What to expect
A hearing Thursday in Atlanta could disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Willis is accused of personally benefiting from a relationship with the lead prosecutor in the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Jury hears closing arguments at Trump "hush money" trial
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
NATO allies brace for possible Trump 2024 victory
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Judge rejects special counsel request to limit Trump's speech in classified documents case
In an order issued Tuesday, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to impose a gag order on certain public statements by former President Donald Trump.
American in Turks and Caicos sentenced to time served, fine over ammo
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez barely wins GOP runoff against gun-rights activist
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary runoff against a gun-rights activist. Gonzalez backers had warned that a loss could open the door for Democrats to flip the district in November.
DNC plans to nominate Biden and Harris virtually before convention
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
Mayorkas says some migrants "try to game" the U.S. asylum system
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
Haiti transitional council names Garry Conille as new prime minister
Garry Conille has been named Haiti's new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
Statistics from Negro Leagues to be integrated into MLB record books
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
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Statistics from Negro Leagues to be integrated into MLB record books
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
County sheriff has virtual solution for mental health responders
The Cook County Sheriff's Office aims to put mental health workers in the field virtually as cities grapple with alternative police responses.
Jury hears closing arguments at Trump "hush money" trial
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Deadly storms leave outages across Texas, cleanup continues across U.S.
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Homeowners face soaring insurance costs as violent storms wreak havoc
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Homeowners face soaring insurance costs as violent storms wreak havoc
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
401(k) company matches are mostly helping high-income workers
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Amtrak changes schedule in the Northeast Corridor due to heat
Amtrak said trains traveling between Boston and Washington, D.C., could face delays because of the heat this summer.
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Participants in the anti-consumption movement talk it up as a away to shed debt and protect the planet.
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez barely wins GOP runoff against gun-rights activist
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary runoff against a gun-rights activist. Gonzalez backers had warned that a loss could open the door for Democrats to flip the district in November.
Jury hears closing arguments at Trump "hush money" trial
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
NATO allies brace for possible Trump 2024 victory
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
3 shot to death in South Dakota town; former mayor, ex-law enforcement officer charged
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
Judge rules prosecutors in Menendez case can't use evidence they say is crucial
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
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Why American sunscreen options are limited compared to other countries
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
3 of the worst foods for your teeth, according to dental experts
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Why psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment
Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced.
Rodeo star Spencer Wright's son opens eyes days after river accident
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu detected in beef tissue for first time, USDA says
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
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Haiti transitional council names Garry Conille as new prime minister
Garry Conille has been named Haiti's new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
NATO allies brace for possible Trump 2024 victory
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
American in Turks and Caicos sentenced to time served, fine over ammo
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using homophobic slur
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state. Here's why it matters.
Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of "The Godfather," dies at 94
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Richard Dreyfuss' remarks about women, diversity lead venue to apologize
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
John Grisham talks history of "Camino Ghosts"
Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book "Camino Ghosts" is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the important history behind the book.
Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Kyra Sedgwick and the lighter side of disability in "All of Me"
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
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How AI tackles school bus driver shortages
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
How one school district is turning to AI to solve its bus driver shortage
A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution.
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.
How new technology is transforming airport security, efficiency
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
How technology is transforming traveling
New technology is transforming the way travelers pass through airports. Biometrics, including facial recognition are becoming more common. A push in Congress to restrict the TSA's use of biometrics failed earlier this month.
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How climate change impacts flight turbulence
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
Protecting nature across America
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
Solar storm forecasts could improve after new discovery about sun
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NOAA releases 2024 summer weather outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
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Massachusetts fugitive dubbed "Bad Breath Rapist" captured in California after 16 years on the run
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
3 shot to death in South Dakota town; former mayor, ex-law enforcement officer charged
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
David DePape apologizes for Paul Pelosi attack, resentenced to 30 years
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
"Son of Sam" killer David Berkowitz denied parole for 12th time
David Berkowitz terrorized New York City with a series of shootings that killed six people and wounded seven beginning in July 1976.
Man accused of running naked in jet, knocking down flight attendant
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
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Radar detects fresh lava flows on Venus, indicating active volcanoes
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
NASA says helium leak poses no safety threat to Boeing's Starliner capsule
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
A rare 6-planet alignment will occur soon. Here's what to know.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos
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Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
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The Biden administration argues China subsidizes its products so aggressively and produces them at such scale it undermines other countries' economic output, which should be a global concern. Last week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asked her European counterparts for help. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to discuss whether a multi-national approach could produce real results.
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Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
Takeaways from Trump trial closing arguments
The prosecution and defense in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave their closing arguments Tuesday, making their final cases before jury deliberations begin. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe join with the latest.
Israel pressing on with Rafah ground assault
Palestinians who had fled to Rafah to escape the Israel-Hamas war are now in the path of violence as Israel pushes on with its offensive despite global condemnation. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Then, Ky Luu, CEO of International Medical Corps, joins to discuss what aid groups see on the ground.