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Donald Trump's former attorney Tim Parlatore says the special counsel's case against Trump for his response to the 2020 election will come down to what Trump knew about false claims of fraud and the testimony of witnesses including former Attorney General Bill Barr. Parlatore joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell to discuss the case ahead of Trump's arraignment in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, former chair of the House Jan. 6 committee, joined CBS News to discuss the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. "No one is above the law," the Mississippi Democrat said. "Not even the president of the United States."
A historic day in Washington, D.C., Thursday where former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from the special counsel's investigation into Jan. 6. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines what happens next.
Several federal D.C. judges joined members of the public to attend former President Trump's third arraignment in less than four months.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court to four felony charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from outside the courthouse in Washington, D.C.
Tim Parlatore, lawyer for ex-NYPD commissioner Bernard Kerik, says special counsel may not have reviewed key records before former President Donald Trump's indictment.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned on four felony counts in the Jan. 6 special counsel case in a Washington, D.C., court Thursday. The former president has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa report on what to expect from the proceedings, and what we know about the judge assigned to the case.
CBS News has identified five of the six alleged co-conspirators listed in Donald Trump's indictment. The first co-conspirator appears to be the former president's ex-attorney Rudy Giuliani, who called the indictment an attack on free speech in the hours after it was announced. Timothy Heaphy, chief investigative counsel for the House January 6 Committee, joined CBS News to explain the legal differences between speech and conduct.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear Thursday in a Washington, D.C., federal courtroom following his latest indictment, this one related to special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the logistics of the case against Trump. And Nick Lewis, founder and managing member of the Lewis Law Firm and a specialist on government inquiries, joined CBS News with legal analysis of the case.
In the summer of 1787, the Founders met in Philadelphia to design the presidency. Much of what they discussed is at the center of the events disclosed in Tuesday's indictment of former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
In a historic 45-page indictment, special counsel Jack Smith charged former President Donald Trump on Tuesday with four felonies related to his efforts to hold on to power after losing the 2020 election. Robert Costa reports from Capitol Hill.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted in connection with his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more on what happens next in the case.
The Jan. 6 indictment is far from the only legal trouble former President Donald Trump is facing. Charges in Georgia's election interference investigation could also be coming soon. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how the Georgia case could be impacted by special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted former President Donald Trump in an investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith into the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment charged Trump with four counts, including conspiracy and obstruction charges. CBS News' Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane report.
Special counsel Jack Smith said his office is seeking a speedy trial for former President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 probe, and that the investigation into other individuals is continuing. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman examines the criminal charges Trump is facing in the case.
While former President Donald Trump's third indictment takes center stage, the race for 2024 continues. A New York Times-Siena College poll has Trump with a 37-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among Republican voters surveyed. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joined to examine what kind of impact the latest criminal charges against Trump could have on the campaign -- if any.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges stemming from efforts to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election. According to the indictment, Trump faces four charges: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights. John Dickerson anchored CBS News' special report about the latest in the special counsel's investigation.
The Trump campaign has already begun sending fundraising emails off the latest indictment against the former president, this one stemming from a federal Jan. 6 case. Hugo Lowell, a political investigations reporter for The Guardian, joined CBS News to discuss the reactions to the indictment from those close to former President Donald Trump. And CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on how voters and Trump's GOP competitors for president are responding.
Special counsel Jack Smith delivered a statement Tuesday after a grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump in the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation. "The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy," Smith said. "As described in the indictment, it was fueled by lies."
Members of Congress from both parties are reacting to the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Former President Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges over his words and actions after the 2020 election and on Jan. 6, 2021. He will have to stand before a federal judge Thursday and enter his plea. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how the case may play out.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and stop the peaceful transition of power. John Dickerson anchored CBS News' special report about the indictment.
As former President Donald Trump continues to push back against his indictments, President Biden is still not engaging when it comes to his predecessor's problems. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest on the White House reaction.
Donald Trump's campaign claimed the Justice Department is trying to interfere with the 2024 presidential election, as the special counsel indicted him on charges related to Jan. 6 and the 2020 election. The former president's poll numbers remain strong in the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter at CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI-TV, joins "Prime Time" to discuss how Iowa voters are reacting.
Trump will meet Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as the U.S. and Iran hold their fire amid work toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what's likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, causing injuries according to the country's prime minister, with some people reportedly trapped in a damaged mall.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement after a Massachusetts couple was the victim of a bizarre harassment campaign.
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, seriously damaging a shopping mall where there are reportedly many people trapped and some dead.
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought stage 4 cancer side by side.
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Authorities say the suspect who attacked Berlin's Pride event was known to German police for other crimes. Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project speaks on German efforts to monitor extremists, and CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look at German data on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Bryan Kohberger, the man sentenced for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty last year as part of a deal. Now, he wants to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Authorities say the suspect who attacked Berlin's Pride event was known to German police for other crimes. Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project speaks on German efforts to monitor extremists, and CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look at German data on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Ruby Chen, the father of slain Israeli-American IDF soldier Itay Chen, shares his experiences with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham after the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Lindsey Graham's casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol as attendees pay their respects to the late senator. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on Graham's legacy.
Firefighters in Spain and France are battling some of the worst wildfires western Europe has ever seen with more hot and dry weather anticipated. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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