Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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Trump administration says it is ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
Abrego Garcia fighting human smuggling charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador last year, returned to court on Thursday to fight the human smuggling charges against him. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Judge rules on Abrego Garcia re-detainment
A federal court ruled on Tuesday that U.S. immigration officials cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia. CBS News immigration and politics correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
New details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case
A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia suggests Justice Department officials only pushed for his indictment after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
DHS triples "exit bonus" for self-deportations
The Department of Homeland Security is increasing the financial incentive for undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks out
Months after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador, returned to the U.S., then arrested and held in ICE custody, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is now home with his family in Maryland. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is following the story.
Judge blocks Abrego Garcia detainment for now
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia again. The 30-year-old Salvadoran national returned to his Maryland home Thursday night after being held for months at an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks out
Kilmar Abrego Garcia addressed a crowd in Baltimore, Maryland, after a judge ordered his release from ICE custody. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves ICE detention after judge ordered release
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Abrego Garcia released from ICE detention
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the U.S., has officially been released from ICE custody, his attorney says. This comes after a federal judge in Maryland ordered his release earlier Thursday. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Why a judge ordered Abrego Garcia's release
A federal judge has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from ICE custody, saying he's been held "without lawful authority." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Abrego Garcia's immediate release ordered
A Maryland judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and was later detained for potential deportation to another country. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Judge on ICE official in Abrego Garcia case
A federal judge slammed John Cantú, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, over his answers when questioned about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Trump admin. asks judge to allow U.S. to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
Justice Dept. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
DOJ whistleblower says he refused to lie in the Abrego Garcia case
Former Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni is speaking out about a pattern of troubling behavior he says he witnessed inside the DOJ that undermined the rule of law.
Whistleblower says Justice Department has undermined the rule of law
Former Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni speaks out about the disregard of due process and for the rule of law that he says he witnessed in his final weeks at the Department of Justice.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia fight deportations plans
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador, continues to fight in court against his potential deportation to a third country. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Judge denies DOJ delay in Abrego Garcia case
The judge overseeing the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has denied the Justice Department's request to delay proceedings because of the government shutdown. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, is back in a Maryland court Monday as his legal team tries to avert his deportation. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention center, attorneys say
Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.
Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to ban "baseless public attacks" by Trump admin.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in U.S.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
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Peace talks paused as Iran gears up for dayslong funeral for slain supreme leader
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
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Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
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"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
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Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets
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Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"
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McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
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Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
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Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Venice mayor proposes new dynamic pricing tourist fee
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
Ukrainian woman named suspect in Monaco bombing
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
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Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
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What's expected for Swift-Kelce wedding
Bryan West, the Taylor Swift reporter for USA Today, talks about expectations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and what it may look like inside Madison Square Garden. For the past week, clues have piled up and the iconic arena has been on lockdown for the couple's potential nuptials.
Latest on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Swift-Kelce wedding festivities kick off
Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sources: Swift-Kelce rehearsal dinner underway
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rehearsal dinner is underway at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement officials directly familiar with the security planning. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
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Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
Daredevil couple facing charges
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Friend on the Empire State Building climbers
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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