Trump suspects DOJ official Bruce Ohr's clearance will be revoked "quickly"
The president called Ohr a "disgrace"
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Cohen investigation
There is growing concern among President Trump's inner circle that his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, could flip on the president after he dropped a pair of lawsuits Thursday. Cohen's home, office and hotel room were raided last week by federal investigators. He's being investigated for a $130,000 payment he says he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the investigation and a possible criminal probe facing the former number two at the FBI, Andrew McCabe.
Top GOP senators demand Democrats give info on Trump dossier author, FBI
The Trump dossier, often called the Steele memo, alleges that then-candidate Donald Trump colluded with the Russian government during the 2016 election campaign and has never been verified
House Intel releases Fusion GPS testimony transcript
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Trump on Russia probe
President Trump is blasting the Russia investigation, insisting there was no collusion and urging Republicans to take control. He also slammed Sen. Dianne Feinstein for releasing the Fusion GPS co-founder's testimony transcript. Louis Nelson from Politico joins CBSN with an analysis.
Dossier lawsuit and DACA
Michael Cohen, one of President Trump's lawyers, is suing Fusion GPS and BuzzFeed over the controversial dossier. Meanwhile, a federal judge in California temporarily halted the Trump administration's DACA rollback. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid breaks it all down on CBSN.
Trump lawyer vs. BuzzFeed
President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen filed a lawsuit Tuesday against BuzzFeed for publishing the infamous Russian dossier last year, according to court documents obtained by CBS News.
Trump lawyer sues BuzzFeed over Russian dossier
Lawsuit comes after Sen. Dianne Feinstein released a transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee's August interview with Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS
Did someone die because of the Steele dossier?
"Somebody's already been killed as a result of the publication of this dossier," the lawyer for Fusion GPS founder told a congressional panel
Trump immigration policy
President Trump hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to talk immigration. Axios editor in chief Nick Johnston joins CBSN to discuss what kind of consensus Republicans and Democrats might reach.
Fusion GPS testimony
Senator Dianne Feinstein has released a transcript of testimony from the co-founder of Fusion GPS, the firm behind the controversial Trump dossier, over Republican objections. Glenn Simpson spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee last August about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details.
Fusion GPS accuses GOP
Fusion GPS, the research firm caught up in the Russia election probe, now accuses Republicans of working to mislead the public in a New York Times op-ed. The firm commissioned the so-called "Steele Dossier," unverified intelligence on President Trump's Russian ties, using money from a conservative website and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Two of Fusion GPS founders claim the president's allies in Congress are running a "fake inquiry." Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the issue.
Report: Fusion GPS paid Steele $168,000 to work on Trump dossier
Payment to Steele's company was allocated from fees and expenses from the Perkins Coie law firm, which represented the DNC and Clinton campaign
Conservative website initially funded anti-Trump research effort
The Washington Free Beacon backed a research project that eventually resulted in the Trump dossier
Clinton learned of Trump dossier after BuzzFeed posted it
A former British spy compiled the explosive allegations in the 35-page dossier for Fusion GPS during the 2016 campaign
Trump dossier
President Trump is discrediting the dossier linking his campaign to Russia after it was uncovered that the Clinton campaign funded part of it. After the FBI confirmed some aspects of the document, special counsel Robert Mueller announces his team is investigating it. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Senate hearing proceeds without anticipated testimony from Manafort, Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. and former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort were expected to testify
Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds
Newark, N.J. business "raided" by ICE agents, multiple people detained, mayor says
Immigration agents "raided" a business in Newark on Thursday, according to the city's mayor.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Donald Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, map shows areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
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Yale grad student killed in what investigators feared was a perfect murder
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Ship with 17 on board trapped in ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo
The 663-foot Manitoulin became stuck in ice that was rapidly forming in sub-zero temperatures off the Buffalo shoreline.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman says
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said that an admiral told him of an unidentified craft moving at incredible speeds in the sea.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
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Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly
Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.
Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense, report finds
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
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Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" arrested, White House says
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft as President Trump's promised mass deportation operation got underway, the White House said.
UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman says
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said that an admiral told him of an unidentified craft moving at incredible speeds in the sea.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.
Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
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Schools aren't as plugged in as they should be to kids' diabetes tech, parents say
With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar levels from home or work — even though they may not be able to quickly reach their child when something's wrong.
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The decision would close an unprecedented leadership gap at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
United Healthcare announces Tim Noel as new CEO
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
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Storm Éowyn slams Ireland, parts of U.K. with record winds
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt sue L.A. over losing home in wildfire
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires tearing through Southern California in recent weeks.
SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Michelle Yeoh on charting new course with "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
2025 Oscar nominations announced
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break down this year's contenders.
Michelle Yeoh on "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as Emperor Georgiou, leading Paramount+'s new film, "Star Trek: Section 31."
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Yale grad student killed in what investigators feared was a perfect murder
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.
New details in Nashville high school shooting
Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more. [Editor's note: An earlier version of this video had an incorrect photo of the shooter and has since been removed.]
7 officers shot in Texas
Seven San Antonio, Texas, police officers were shot after responding to a call of an apparent "suicide in progress." CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest confirmed information.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
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Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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L.A. crews make progress on Hughes fire
Southern California continues to battle ongoing wildfires that have killed at least 28 people. Fire crews have made progress in their fight against the Hughes Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres and now stands at 36% contained. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more.
Trump wants to meet Putin over Ukraine war
President Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet as soon as possible to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
What happens next with Trump birthright order
The judge who blocked President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship has put a 14-day restraining order in place while the Justice Department has vowed to "vigorously defend President Trump's [executive order.]" CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump visiting disaster areas
President Trump on Friday will survey the damage from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, before traveling to California to tour areas scorched by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
New details in Nashville high school shooting
Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more. [Editor's note: An earlier version of this video had an incorrect photo of the shooter and has since been removed.]