Special counsel urges appeals court to revive documents case against Trump
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.
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Smith asks court to resurrect Trump case
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.
Trump plans to sue feds over Mar-a-Lago raid
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.
Appeal coming on dismissal of Trump docs case
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.
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Breaking down dismissal of Trump records case
In a major legal victory for Donald Trump, a Trump-appointed judge dismissed the former president's federal classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon, who was overseeing the case, ruled Monday morning the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling.
More on why Trump's docs case was dismissed
Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday tossed out the federal charges former President Trump faced over his handling of classified documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on how Cannon made that decision and whether it can be appealed.
Why Trump's documents case was tossed
Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the federal charges against Donald Trump over his handling of documents marked classified after leaving office. Vladimir Duthiers anchored CBS News 24/7's team coverage of the dismissal.
Trump classified documents case dismissed
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the federal charges against Donald Trump alleging the former president mishandled sensitive government documents after leaving the White House. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on the development.
Biden reacts to Trump immunity ruling
President Biden spoke at the White House on Monday night after the Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president. Biden called it a dangerous ruling and said the power of the law no longer constrains the power of the office. Weijia Jiang, Scott MacFarlane and David Becker join with analysis.
Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity
The Supreme Court delivered a win to Donald Trump on Monday, ruling that the former president has immunity from prosecution for official actions taken in office. The case revolves around charges Trump faces that he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss. Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Examining fallout from Trump immunity ruling
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court on Monday says a president has "absolute immunity" from prosecution when it comes to official acts. The interpretation of what constitutes an official act is still up for debate. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Scott MacFarlane join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Advisers on former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign believe the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will help his efforts for a second term at the White House and make another trial unlikely before Election Day. CBS News' political director Fin Gomez reports.
Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling
Former President Donald Trump called the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity a "big win for our Constitution and democracy" on social media Monday. The high court ruled Trump is entitled to immunity for official acts he took while president. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen breaks down Trump's response, and Scott Fredericksen, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News with more on the ruling's dissents.
Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity
The Supreme Court's ruling extending presidential immunity to Donald Trump for official actions he took while in office will impact how special counsel Jack Smith handles his prosecution of the former president. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Scott Macfarlane and Jessica Levinson break down what will happen next.
How will Fischer ruling impact Jan. 6 cases?
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a man accused of playing a role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The justices said prosecutors overstepped when they charged Joseph Fischer with obstruction, and that they need to prove specific actions to charge someone with the crime. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, break down the decision.
Trump lawyers seek to deny seized evidence
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a federal judge to suppress some critical evidence in Trump's classified documents case. The former president's legal team argues the search warrant used to obtain boxes of sensitive material from his Florida home was overly broad. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Final day of hearing on Jack Smith removal
Tuesday marked the third and final day of a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Trump case judge holds sealed hearing
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon held a sealed hearing Tuesday over former President Donald Trump's latest efforts to have the classified documents charges against him dismissed. Meanwhile, the prosecution filed additional material for their gag order request against Trump. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman is keeping up with the federal court proceedings.
Arguments on Jack Smith appointment continue
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers returned to a Florida courtroom Monday, hoping to persuade the judge to dismiss the classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman looks at the day's arguments.
Gag order arguments in Trump documents case
The judge in Donald Trump's classified documents case is hearing arguments Monday over whether a gag order should be placed on the former president after he falsely claimed the FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago home were out to kill him and his family. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hearing on Jack Smith's removal in Trump case
Should special counsel Jack Smith be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case? That question was at the center of a pretrial hearing in Florida on Friday. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom and has the details.
Federal judge weighs Jack Smith removal
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon is weighing if special counsel Jack Smith was correctly appointed to serve in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
Judge to hear arguments on Jack Smith
Donald Trump's legal team is arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in the former president's classified documents case. A judge will hear arguments Friday about whether Smith should be removed. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Judge weighs Jack Smith removal in Trump case
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case will hear arguments Friday about whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from the prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with a preview of the hearing.
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Iran lashes out with missiles, kills at least 8 in Israel on Day 2 of war
Iran's regime was hobbled by the first day of war, but as people gathered for the ayatollah's funeral, Iranian missiles killed at least 8 people near Jerusalem.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
At least 3 dead, multiple hurt in mass shooting at Austin, Texas bar
Gunfire rang out as a bar in Austin, Texas was closing early Sunday and at least three people were killed and 14 wounded, three critically, authorities said.
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Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
At least 3 dead, multiple hurt in mass shooting at Austin, Texas bar
Gunfire rang out at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday and at least three people were killed and 14 wounded, three critically, authorities said.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
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CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
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In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
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Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Supreme Court to weigh legal battle over federal gun ban for drug users
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
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A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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Iran lashes out with missiles, kills at least 8 in Israel on Day 2 of war
Iran's regime was hobbled by the first day of war, but as people gathered for the ayatollah's funeral, Iranian missiles killed at least 8 people near Jerusalem.
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible: "Much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Renate Reinsve's remarkable rise
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Iron & Wine performs "In Your Ocean"
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Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO on "red lines" for AI military use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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At least 3 dead, multiple hurt in mass shooting at Austin, Texas bar
Gunfire rang out at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday and at least three people were killed and 14 wounded, three critically, authorities said.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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War with Iran | CBS News Special
Tony Dokoupil anchors special coverage of the large-scale military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years. President Trump said the U.S. would continue "heavy and pinpoint bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary."
Masih Alinejad discusses Iranian leader's death
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad, who has survived three plots by Iran's regime to kill or kidnap her, discusses the crippling of the Iranian regime.
Potential impact of Iran strikes on oil, gas prices
Some Americans are concerned about how attacks on Iran could impact the economy. CBS News' Jericka Duncan discusses the potential impact.
Security expert on avoiding threats in the U.S.
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd, who served as assistant secretary for counterterrorism for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses how the U.S. is working to share intelligence and counter any domestic attacks.
Analyzing the destabilization of Iran's regime
With the U.S. and Israel launching an armed conflict with Iran, Saturday could mark one of the most consequential days for the Middle East in generations. Analyst and author Douglas Murray and CBS News' Major Garrett break it all down.