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.
8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes
The Department of Justice referred to the "GoodFellas" as a "violent gang" that recruits from the Atlanta area.
How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.
How a Georgia official took on a ransomware ring
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For "Eye on America," Ash-har Quraishi has the inside story of how a public official in Atlanta stared down some of the world's most destructive cybercriminals.
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.
DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions
The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" by bed bugs.
Supreme Court rejects Meadows' bid to move Georgia election case to federal court
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was charged with two counts in the case brought by Fulton County prosecutors over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.
Fulton County, Georgia, bomb threats
At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the threats and how voting is going in the key battleground state on Election Day 2024.
Georgia judge rejects challenge to some ballots
A Georgia judge has blocked attempts to keep voters in Fulton County from submitting mail-in ballots in person. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with officials in the Peach State about election security.
Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots
The judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person.
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.
Poll: Harris, Trump neck-and-neck in Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in Georgia. The Republican nominee narrowly lost the battleground state to President Biden in 2020. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to unpack the newest numbers.
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.
GOP-backed Georgia rules risk undermining election certification, critics say
Democrats have sued over the rules, claiming they violate state law by allowing local officials to either delay or withhold election certification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why some Wisconsin voters stand by Trump
Some Republican voters in Wisconsin, a battleground state in the 2024 presidential elections, are standing by former President Donald Trump through what appears to be a campaign plagued by legal woes. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has been speaking to Wisconsin voters about the impact of Trump's legal matters.
Trump's "hush money" case gets new trial date
A criminal case against former President Donald Trump stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels will begin on April 15. Trump spoke after the Monday hearing where a New York judge rejected the former president's bid to delay the trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have more.
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
President Trump said on Friday he did not like Iran's new proposal to end the war as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
"This is it tonight": Spirit Airlines pilots sign off on final flights
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
Berkshire Hathaway has 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down
The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby means more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
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Feds to investigate after explosives found in fatal Oregon vehicle crash
The suspect crashed the vehicle through the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland.
"This is it tonight": Spirit Airlines pilots sign off on final flights
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
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Berkshire Hathaway has 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffett
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
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Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
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Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down
The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
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5/2: Saturday Morning
Spirit Airlines announced it will cease operations after failing to secure a federal bailout. Meanwhile, President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal.
NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby means more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
Andy Serkis on "Animal Farm"
Andy Serkis, the iconic voice of Gollum in "Lord of the Rings," speaks with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his latest project, an animated version of George Orwell's "Animal Farm."
Manish Malhotra on his design journey
Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra is no stranger to American red carpets, counting Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Rihanna as clients. Malhotra spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his start as a Bollywood costume designer ahead of Monday's Met Gala.
Billie Marten performs "Feeling"
English singer-songwriter Billie Marten has been compared to legends like Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Nick Drake. Her latest album, "Dog Eared," has received widespread praise for its soothing yet evocative sound. Here's Billie Marten performing "Feeling."
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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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New video of correspondents' dinner suspect
New video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter breaching event security after roaming the hotel hallways prior to the dinner.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
New video in D.C. dinner shooting
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Spirit Airlines announced it will cease operations after failing to secure a federal bailout. Meanwhile, President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal.
Football error leads to life-saving diagnosis
Mike Toothaker, a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms and part of the ownership team for top Kentucky Derby contender "Further Ado," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" how watching NFL placekicker Younghoe Koo whiff a field goal made him laugh so hard he seized, leading to a life-saving diagnosis.
The Dish: Chef Gregory Gourdet
Chef Gregory Gourdet is a three-time James Beard Award winner who changed the dining experiences at French luxury department store Printemps in New York City's Financial District. Gourdet sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his inspiration and culinary roots.
Duffy gives update on Spirit Airlines
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning after Spirit Airlines announced it would immediately cease operations.
Andy Serkis on "Animal Farm"
Andy Serkis, the iconic voice of Gollum in "Lord of the Rings," speaks with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his latest project, an animated version of George Orwell's "Animal Farm."