Trump targets law firms, two take a deal
A second law firm has cut a multi-million dollar deal with the White House to avoid a recent presidential executive order targeting them. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Potential effect of Trump's law firm orders
Two major law firms are suing to block President Trump's executive order that strips their attorneys' security clearances and ends their interactions with the federal government. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News Department of Justice correspondent, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, join "America Decides" to unpack the implications of the legal battle.
Major law firm reaches deal with White House
The Trump administration reached an agreement Friday with the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate and Meagher, which will donate $100 million in pro bono legal services to various causes. Several major law firms have been the targets of executive orders aimed at firms with prior associations with Trump's political enemies. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Report: U.S. support for free speech drops 3%
A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America's rank at number 9 out of the 33 countries surveyed. The survey tracks global attitudes toward allowing controversial speech, criticism of the government, media freedom and an open internet. Executive Director Jacob Mchangama joins CBS News to unpack his organization's findings.
Judge keeps Palestinian activist in U.S.
A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate whom federal immigration agents arrested in New York on Saturday. Mahmoud Khalil, who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia in 2024, has not been formally charged with a crime and is a permanent U.S. resident with a green card. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Jeff Bezos makes changes to Washington Post
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is implementing major changes to the outlet's opinion page, adjusting what columnists can and cannot write about. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down any legal red flags and whether it could set a precedent for other legacy media outlets.
Vance claims free speech declining in Europe
While addressing the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of what he claims is censorship. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Stephanie Lai, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to unpack Vance's speech and how it's being received.
Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
Supreme Court likely to uphold TikTok ban
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok as soon as this month. The justices appear to agree that the app's links to China are a national security threat. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to break down Friday's arguments.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Trump sues newspaper and pollster
President-elect Donald Trump has sued the Des Moines Register over a pre-election poll that had him trailing Vice President Kamala Harris in Iowa. He ultimately won the state by 13 points. The lawsuit accuses the outlet and pollster Ann Selzer of election interference. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
Trump's plans for freedom of the press, media
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.
Analyzing Trump's relationship with the media
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.
How will the Trump-media relationship change?
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday he believes it is "vital" to have a free, fair and open media or press, and that he is not looking for retribution on his opponents. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join "America Decides" with analysis.
TikTok argues against U.S. ban in court
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in Washington, D.C., with more details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the arguments.
Florida sued over book ban law
Major publishers are suing over a Florida law banning books for alleged sexual content not suitable for schools. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Ex-police chief charged in newspaper raid
A former Kansas police chief tied to a 2023 raid on a local newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice. According to a complaint filed Monday, Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a witness to withhold information from authorities during and after the raid. Sherman Smith, editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, joins CBS News to discuss.
Man arrested after flipping off Vermont trooper to get part of $175K settlement
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018.
Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid
Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
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.
Georgia judge hears Trump team's arguments
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue his Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed because the acts he is charged with are protected under the Constitution's First Amendment. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the case.
Misinformation spreads on social media
Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world.
Supreme Court social media case: What to know
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
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