Pardon of Joe Arpaio
Susan Page, Ben Domenech, Amy Walter, and Clarence Page discuss President Trump's pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the fate of Trump administration's legislative agenda.
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"Joe the Jailer" Arpaio pardoned
President Trump pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. When 60 Minutes met him, he was "the meanest man in the West," enforcing tough punishment.
Senate candidate Kelli Ward interview
Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kelli Ward is running to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul called her "the only true conservative running for the Senate." Ward joined "Red & Blue" from CPAC to discuss gun control, immigration, and whether the Republican Party is still the party of fiscal responsibility.
Joe Arpaio to run for Senate
Former sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to run for Senate in Arizona. Arpaio was pardoned by President Trump over the summer after being convicted of defying a judge's order against racial profiling.
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Steve Bannon, President Trump's former chief strategist, has stepped down as the executive chairman of Breitbart News, and controversial former sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to run for Senate. Meanwhile, an oil tanker continues to burn in the East China Sea.
Legal scholar on "troubling" pardon
The legal and political worlds are reacting forcefully to President Trump's controversial pardon of Joe Arpaio. The former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, was convicted last month of criminal contempt for violating a judge's order to not detain undocumented immigrants. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the legal issues surrounding the president's decision and how it will affect Mr. Trump's relationship with the judiciary.
Trump's pardon and Harvey response
Shannon Pettypiece, White House correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Hurricane Harvey, President Trump's pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the latest threat from North Korea.
Trump pardons Joe Arpaio
President Trump is facing sharp criticism for granting a pardon to Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio gained notoriety for his aggressive action to arrest illegal immigrants. The pardon was granted just hours before Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Lawmakers and civil rights activists are questioning the president's decision and its timing. Errol Barnett reports.
Sheriff Joe speaks
President Trump said Friday night that he is pardoning controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. In an exclusive interview with CBS affiliate KPHO, Arpaio says the pardon "came from [Mr. Trump's] heart."
Trump pardons Arpaio
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been pardoned by President Trump after being convicted of defying a judge's orders to stop using unlawful immigration tactics. The controversial sheriff was a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump throughout the 2016 campaign, and at a rally in Arizona on Monday, Mr. Trump all but said he would pardon the sheriff. Major Garrett joins CBSN with more.
Trump's first pardon?
President Trump may issue his first presidential pardon. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with CBSN from outside Trump Tower in New York.
Trump pardoning ex-sheriff Arpaio?
President Trump appears to be considering using his first presidential pardon for former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Phoenix-area sheriff was convicted last month of criminal contempt for detaining people he merely suspected of being undocumented immigrants. Margaret Brennan reports.
Court hears arguments in Arpaio's bid to erase conviction
The former six-term sheriff appealed a lower-court ruling that refused to expunge his conviction for disobeying a 2011 court order barring his traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
"America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio running to reclaim his post
Controversial ex-sheriff in Arizona, 87, was pardoned by President Trump after being convicted of ignoring a court order to end traffic patrols targeting immigrants
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sues CNN, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone
Arpaio filed a suit against three news organization seeking $300 million in damages, saying false statements have hurt his possible run for John McCain's Senate seat in 2020
Joe Arpaio sues New York Times for libel
The immigration hardliner and former Senate candidate sues New York Times, saying it has damaged his chances of running for Senate again
Who could fill McCain's Senate seat?
Arizona's Republican Governor Doug Ducey said will wait to announce his pick to fill John McCain's Senate seat until after the Vietnam war hero is buried this weekend. Phil Boas, the editorial director of The Arizona Republic, joined CBSN with more.
Arizona primaries to take place days after McCain's death - what to watch in politics this week
Arizona's GOP is no longer the party of McCain or Jeff Flake; Florida also holds primaries Tuesday, and one big issue there is toxic algae; women and political rookies are major candidates in several races Tuesday
Who's running to replace retiring Arizona senator?
Arizona's primary will narrow down race for retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake's seat
Senate primary splits Arizona conservatives between Joe Arpaio and Kelli Ward
The divide could pave the way for the more moderate candidate, Rep. Martha McSally
Senate hopeful Joe Arpaio silent on Trump policies
"I am not a 'yes man,' but I do support the majority of his policies, his agenda, and I'm going to continue doing that," Arpaio said at a news conference
Democrats get giddy about a perennial target: Arizona
Democrats hope that a primary between three Republicans helps them get a shot at an open U.S. Senate seat
McSally spokesperson blames staffer for video flub
The Arizona congresswoman appeared to leave a positive comment on one of her own Facebook videos
$7M settlement in man's death at jail run by Joe Arpaio
Excluding the $7 million settlement, Maricopa County has paid $33 million in jail-related claims filed during Arpaio's tenure as sheriff
Five Senate races worth watching in 2018
Democrats have a chance of winning back the Senate, but only if they can defend a host of vulnerable incumbents
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Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
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Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
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Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
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Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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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.
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My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
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Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
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States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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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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Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecution rested its case Monday in the Massachusetts trial against Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in 2023. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suge Knight could testify in Tupac trial
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., who cofounded Death Row Records, is on the witness list in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, which begins Monday. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher has more.
Murder trial of Tupac Shakur to begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Trial starts in Microsoft exec's murder allegedly hatched by ex-wife
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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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President Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, is praising the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln after he visited the aircraft carrier on Saturday. The ship has been at sea for more than 240 days, a record deployment. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecution rested its case Monday in the Massachusetts trial against Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in 2023. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it got in the way of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiation period between the U.S. and Iran expired Monday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Blanche defends White House allegiance
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