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In a court filing unsealed Wednesday, special counsel Jack Smith argues Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" as he sought to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. Federal trial attorney Robin Nunn joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Special counsel Jack Smith's unsealed court filing revealed new evidence in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Over the summer, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has immunity for official acts conducted as president. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision's impact on Trump's case.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump's election interference case, unsealed part of a 165-page report by special counsel Jack Smith, who argued that Trump's alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election was done as a private candidate, rather than in an official capacity. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
The vice presidential nominees were civil as they sparred during the CBS News debate Tuesday night. So who do voters think did a better job? Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join with more.
Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday made public portions of a key filing in former President Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case. Harry Litman, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
A federal judge unsealed new evidence Wednesday in former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the four charges in the case, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted new evidence Thursday in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal grand jury indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on five charges, including bribery. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the developments.
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed evidence in former President Donald Trump's election interference case Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Special counsel Jack Smith will reportedly file evidence Thursday regarding the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The amount of evidence that will be made public is still unknown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf for charges from a new indictment in the special counsel's election interference case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest on Trump's case and also provides an update on Justice Department charges against Russian hackers.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges outlined in a new indictment for the election interference case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Former President Donald Trump has officially pleaded not guilty to charges of interference in the 2020 election that are part of a superseding indictment filed by special counsel Jack Smith. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans on way forward in 2020 election-related case, according to court documents filed late Friday.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
Special counsel Jack Smith filed a reworked superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in which he again accused Trump of resisting the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election. The new indictment comes after the Supreme Court's landmark presidential immunity decision earlier this year. Trump has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing and Tuesday night he again accused the special counsel of their own election interference. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed to reindict former President Donald Trump's alleged criminal actions after the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
A superseding indictment filed by special counsel Jack Smith maintains four charges against former President Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election. The new indictment appears to reframe the charges considering the Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Special counsel Jack Smith has reindicted former President Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. The superseding indictment features a narrower set of accusations following a Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents immunity for so-called official acts. Robert Costa reports.
A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump related to obstructing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election. The refined charges appear to address the new legal frame instituted by the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Justice Department reporter Rob Legare have more on the charges.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign is casting doubt on his ABC debate participation over a dispute with Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on the use of a microphone mute. CBS News political director Fin Gomez reports. Also, Jeff Amy, a Georgia politics writer for the Associated Press, joins CBS News with more on the state's voting ballot.
Special counsel Jack Smith wrote in a court filing that a lower court's order to dismiss the documents case against Trump deviated from legal precedent.
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked an appeals court to bring back the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon tossed out in July over the constitutionality of Smith's appointment. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Justice Department reporter Rob Legare break down the latest move in the case.
Donald Trump is planning to sue the Justice Department for $100 million over the raid on Mar-a-Lago. In a memo, the former president's legal team called the August 2022 search "political persecution." CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins to unpack the potential move.
Special counsel Jack Smith's office is planning to appeal Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of the criminal classified documents case against Donald Trump. Judge Cannon determined that the appointment of the special counsel violated the Constitution. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.
The facility teaches both civilians and military personnel the skills to fly drones and hit targets.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music.
Actor and comedian Richie Moriarty talks with "CBS Mornings" about the fifth season of the comedy series "Ghosts," what's next for his character and how the cast has bonded.
For more than a century, the pages of Architectural Digest magazine have captured not only timeless designs but also the spirit of their subjects' homes. Their distillation of private spaces is featured in a new book, "AD at Home: Architectural Digest." Serena Altschul talks with editor Amy Astley about the magazine's treatments; and with actor Liev Schreiber and designer Marc Jacobs about what it means to open up one's living space to the magazine's photographers.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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.
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
Newly unsealed evidence sheds light on Luigi Mangione's arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
A suspect is in custody nearly five years after two pipe bombs were planted in Washington, D.C., the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Attorney General Pam Bondi said 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. was arrested in Virginia on Thursday morning. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in the case of two pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
On the one-year mark of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk, a hearing was held to determine what evidence is admissible in the trial of his accused killer, Luigi Mangione. Alice Gainer reports.
A northern Virginia man was arrested and accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane has details.
An early season Arctic blast sent shivers through the Midwest and Northeast as temperatures tumbled far below normal. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
For most of his life, Ed Bambas worked toward his American dream. But in 2019, at 82, he found himself doing what most retirees never imagine: going back to work. That was, until a stranger approached him with a question. Tom Hanson has the story.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump lit the national Christmas tree on Thursday. Melania's White House Christmas theme this year is "Home Is Where the Heart Is." White House expert Jennifer Pickens joins CBS News to discuss.