Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
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Appeals court grapples with Trump gag order in 2020 election case
Trump's legal team and federal prosecutors faced off over a ruling last month that limited aspects of his speech ahead of his D.C. criminal trial.
Trump addresses his campaign amid legal woes
Former President Donald Trump was missing from the Republican debate stage Wednesday night, holding a rally mere miles away instead of sparring with his opponents. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to take stock of the 2024 field after three debates.
Special counsel says Trump's attempts to dismiss election case "are meritless"
Former President donald Trump is trying to have the federal 2020 election-related indictment against him dismissed.
Trump gag order back in effect in federal election interference case
The order still allows Trump to continue criticizing the charges against him, the Justice Department, and the Biden administration.
Special counsel urges judge to reinstate limited gag order against Trump
Prosecutors urged Judge Tanya Chutkan to consider making the gag order a permanent condition of his pretrial release.
Meadows cooperating with special counsel
CBS News has learned that former President Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows is extensively cooperating with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Meadows and the latest on Trump's New York fraud trial.
Mark Meadows cooperating with prosecutors
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is cooperating with special counsel Jack Smith in the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump, sparking concerns among some in Trump's inner circle that Meadows could be moving toward an immunity deal. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from New York.
Jordan flips some holdouts for speaker vote
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan could be on the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House. It could happen as soon as Tuesday, but that's only if he can get at least 217 votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Jordan's efforts to sway the holdouts in his party.
Trump to appeal gag order in election case
Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa on Monday that he plans to appeal a recently imposed gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump discussed nuclear submarines with Australian billionaire
Trump allegedly discussed sensitive information pertaining to American nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Trump hits back over gag order request
Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking a narrow gag order to prevent former President Donald Trump from attacking prosecutors, judges and witnesses involved in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's response.
Jack Smith seeks gag order against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion on Friday to restrict former President Donald Trump from making comments about witnesses, lawyers and judges in the case surrounding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBS News to break down the filing.
DOJ asks judge for gag order in Trump Jan. 6 case
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has asked the judge overseeing the federal 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump to issue a limited gag order against Trump.
DOJ argues judge shouldn't recuse herself in Trump case
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys argued in a filing Monday that Chutkan should recuse herself from the case over remarks she's previously made in sentencing Capitol riot defendants.
Could 14th Amendment keep Trump from office?
A Colorado lawsuit claims Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for president again due to section three of the 14th Amendment. Laurence Tribe, university professor of constitutional law emeritus at Harvard, joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
Trump's public comments could risk tainting jury pool, special counsel says
Special counsel Jack Smith raised concerns about Trump's public comments, made largely on Truth Social, in a filing on Tuesday.
Trump to appeal March 2024 trial date
Federal judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday set March 4, 2024, as the start of the case alleging Donald Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 election -- but the former president plans to appeal the date. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
How will Trump campaign fare amid legal woes?
There are new developments Monday in the criminal cases that are increasingly complicating former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign schedule. A judge set the trial date in the federal 2020 election conspiracy case for March 4, 2024 -- one day before Super Tuesday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Robert Costa have more.
Judge sets March 2024 trial date in Trump's federal election case
The trial for Donald Trump's election-related case in Washington, D.C., could be the first of the former president's four pending criminal cases to go to trial.
D.A. Willis proposes new trial date for Trump
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asked a judge on Thursday to set a trial date of Oct. 23, 2023, for Donald Trump and the 18 other defendants charged in connection with alleged efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Less than two hours later, Trump's newly appointed attorney informed the court that the former president opposes the Oct. 23 date. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane report.
Mar-a-Lago IT employee changed testimony after target letter in Trump probe
Yuscil Taveras retracted his "false testimony" and implicated Trump and two aides in efforts to delete security camera footage, the documents say.
Republican lawmakers target Trump prosecutors
Georgia State Senator Colten Moore sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday calling for a special session to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis following former President Donald Trump's indictment on Monday. Plus, some of Trump's allies in Congress are pushing to strip funding from special counsel Jack Smith's prosecutions. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane report.
Congressional effort grows to defund Jack Smith's Trump prosecutions
House Republicans are trying to prohibit the use of federal money to pay for special counsel Jack Smith's investigation and criminal cases against Trump.
Judge sides with Trump on protective order
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election conspiracy case has largely sided with the defense team over the scope of materials covered in a protective order. The prosecution filed a request for a protective order seeking to prevent the former president from speaking publicly about material related to the case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20
The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
Missing Atlanta kids found locked in trailer
Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.
Recycling plant explosions kill 2 in Ohio
Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Dog teaches students how to surf
Astro is a second-generation dog surf instructor working on the island of South Padre, Texas.
Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Ukraine hits Russia with barrage of drones
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.