How crime data is used by election campaigns
As election day nears, candidates are intensifying their focus on crime rates. Fordham University law professor John Pfaff joined CBS News to discuss how crime data plays a role in political campaigns.
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Supreme Court stays out of Mar-a-Lago case
The Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump's request to intervene in a dispute over documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Analyst acquitted over Steele dossier
Igor Danchenko, a Russian think tank analyst accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of the "Steele dossier" - a 2016 report filled with unproven information about then-presidential candidate Donald Trump - was found not guilty Tuesday of all charges. Vinoo Varghese, a white-collar criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor, discussed the case.
Report: Trump lawyer speaks with federal investigators
Christina Bobb, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, is speaking with federal investigators in the Mar-a-Lago probe, according to a report. She signed a certified letter back in June asserting that all classified documents had been returned to the federal government. David Weinstein, an attorney at Jones Walker LLP, and a former federal prosecutor, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the case.
Poll worker shortage ahead of midterms
With just over two weeks left until this year's midterm elections, hundreds of jurisdictions are still reporting a shortage of poll workers. It comes amid a recent warning from the FBI that seven states across the country are continuing to see unusual levels of threats against those who run elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Preview: "26th Street Garage: The FBI's Untold Story of 9/11"
FBI agents recall evacuating their New York headquarters near the World Trade Center. When the towers collapsed, agents turned their automotive garage into the Bureau's new command center to investigate the deadliest terror attack on American soil in the documentary "26th Street Garage: The FBI's Untold Story of 9/11," streaming now on Paramount+.
Walker denies allegation he paid for an abortion
Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican nominee for Senate, has denied an allegation made in a report by The Daily Beast that he paid for a woman he was dating to have an abortion back in 2009. Plus, in 2021, the National Archives warned attorneys for former President Donald Trump about missing White House documents. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, report on the latest.
FBI gathers evidence for charges against Hunter Biden: sources
The FBI believes it has enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, with with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, sources tell CBS News. Elaine Quijano goes over the details with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge.
Nuclear document found at Mar-a-Lago, report says
The Washington Post reports material on a foreign nation's nuclear capabilities was among the classified documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida home. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the concerns surrounding the latest information.
Experts discuss judge's ruling in special master case
A federal judge has agreed to appoint a special master to review the documents seized by the FBI during the search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home. The judge's order is drawing scrutiny in legal circles. Attorney David Weinstein and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell, who served as deputy director of the CIA during the Obama administration, joined John Dickerson to discuss the legal ramifications of the ruling.
Trump legal team pushes back against special master
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and Justice Department officials attended the first special master hearing in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday regarding the documents seized by the FBI from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, and Dan Meyer, a national security lawyer and former intelligence officer, joined John Dickerson to discuss the case.
FBI refers Hunter Biden evidence to prosecutors
The FBI has gathered what it believes is enough evidence to charge President Biden's son, Hunter, with alleged crimes related to his taxes and a gun purchase, CBS News has learned. Catherine Herridge reports.
FBI weighs charging Hunter Biden
CBS News has confirmed the FBI believes it has enough evidence to charge President Biden's son Hunter with tax- and gun-related crime. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more details.
Trump takes Mar-a-Lago probe to Supreme Court
Former President Trump wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on his legal battle against the Justice Department over documents the FBI seized during a search of his Mar-a-Lago home. Scott MacFarlane explains.
Homicides rose in 2021, but FBI data incomplete
Changes to the bureau's data collection program prevented nearly half of law enforcement agencies — including police in New York City and Los Angeles — from turning over their crime data.
Timeline: The legal battle over the 11,000 documents found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Here's a look at the events that have transpired on the legal front since Trump asked the courts to intervene in the documents dispute.
Trump asks Supreme Court to halt records review
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over documents marked as classified that were seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Rise in threats toward election workers
The FBI says seven states are seeing more threats to election workers ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues explains where the threats are coming from and their credibility.
Trump opposes Justice Dept request to expedite special master appeal
His lawyers argue he'd be unfairly prejudiced by the shortened scheduled proposed by the Justice Department.
Judge sides with Trump lawyers, nixing some of special master's requirements
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected part of the independent arbiter's requirements of the Trump team and extended some of the deadlines.
Trials connected to two mass shootings
Jurors in Florida are tasked with deciding whether Nikolas Cruz will receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole after he killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. In a separate trial, a jury will decide how much Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook families and an FBI agent after Jones called the mass shooting a hoax. David Weinstein, a partner at Jones Walker, joins CBS News to weigh in on the trials.
5/25: Red and Blue
Biden meets with family of George Floyd; FBI investigating campaign donations to Senator Susan Collins
Trump investigations escalate
A federal appeals court ruled the Justice Department can resume using documents marked as classified that were seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Meanwhile, New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Trump and three of his children alleging more than a decade of fraud in the Trump Organization. The former president denied the allegations, calling it a "witch hunt." CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to talk more about the ongoing investigations.
9/20: Red and Blue
Special master holds first hearing in Trump Mar-a-Lago documents case; Where Georgia voters stand 7 weeks before midterms.
Special master holds first hearing in Trump case
The special master appointed to inspect documents seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate held his first hearing in the case Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss this story and more.
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U.S. launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize citizens accused of fraud
The Trump administration on Monday plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
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Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'"
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Russia bans Bill Browder's teen son after he exposes alleged crypto scheme
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Trump walks out of interview with NBC
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Raman outpaces Pratt in LA mayor contest; California governor's race unsettled
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
South Florida reports feeling shaking from earthquake off coast of Cuba
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Working remotely can hurt people's mental health, research finds
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons
On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services.
Trump walks out of interview with NBC
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
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U.S. launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize citizens accused of fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
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How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Russia bans Bill Browder's teen son after he exposes alleged crypto scheme
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Pope Leo denounces what he calls "scourge" of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
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Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to "stop 'shooting'"
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Latvia says drone shot down as "result of Russian electronic warfare"
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
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Expert on UAPs, Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
Highlights from the Tony Awards
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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.
Tackling job search struggles
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
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Chaos after mass shooting at Ohio festival
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
5 people stabbed at Penn Station, Amtrak police say
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Bill Bradley on Trump visit to Knicks game
Former Sen. Bill Bradley won two NBA championships as a player with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. He joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's planned visit to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday night.
Where things stand in the Middle East
Iran and Israel said Monday that they had halted military operations after exchanging their first attacks since a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran came into effect in early April. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Joe Zacks have more.
Young fan posts prayers for Knicks
Kobe, a 7-year-old, has been posting prayers online for the New York Knicks for their last 13 games. They haven't lost a game in that stretch and are now up 2-0 on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Kobe and his mom, Tiffany Smith, joined CBS News to discuss the run.
Security restrictions around Trump's NBA Finals visit
President Trump will be attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, which has forced major security restrictions near New York City's Madison Square Garden. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
South Carolina governor's race heats up
The race for governor in South Carolina between seven Republicans and three Democrats is heating up ahead of the state's primary elections. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.