Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump's election order
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
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Breaking down DOGE hearing
A federal judge extended the temporary restraining order barring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, from accessing Treasury Department records containing the personal data of millions of Americans. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
What is New York's Green Light Law at center of DOJ lawsuit?
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice is suing New York over the state's Green Light Law.
New York AG responds to federal lawsuit
The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration law. New York Attorney General Letitia James said in response that she is "prepared to defend our laws." CBS News New York reporter Kristie Keleshian has more.
DOGE blocked from accessing Treasury records after lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Former U.S. attorney on Gaetz as Trump pick
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.
New York investigating Utica police stop
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office is investigating a Utica Police encounter with Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy who appeared to aim a BB gun at officers that looked like an actual firearm, according to police. Mway was shot and killed by one of the officers after a foot chase. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Trump's $175 million bond can stand after attorneys agree to comply with new conditions
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office argued it is concerned about the financial wherewithal of Knight Specialty Insurance company, which posted the bond for former President Donald Trump.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
What a reduced bond means for Trump's assets
An appeals court on Monday reduced the amount of money former President Donald Trump needs to put forward if he wants to fight the ruling in his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the significance of the decision.
Trump "hush money" trial set for April 15
On Monday, a New York appeals court slashed the bond in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud case to $175 million. In his "hush money" case, a judge scheduled an April 15 trial date, rejecting Trump's attempt for a further delay. CBS News' Robert Costa and Major Garrett join to unpack the latest developments.
Latest on Trump legal issues | March 22, 2024
Former President Donald Trump's legal team was busy in New York, where there's movement in his hush money case and updates on the bond he needs to pay in his civil fraud trial. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Biden with advantage over Trump in fundraising
Heading into March, President Biden's campaign had a record $71 million on hand, more than double the $33 million in former President Donald Trump's campaign account. Trump, meanwhile, has been forced to spend nearly $9 million on legal bills so far this year, following over $50 million on legal bills last year. Robert Costa has details.
Biden kicks off Western campaign swing
President Biden went West on Tuesday, taking a campaign swing through Nevada and Arizona. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the Florida Republican presidential primary. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa are following both campaigns.
Trump struggling to secure bond in fraud case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say it's a "practical impossibility" he will be able to post the $464 million bond needed to pause the ruling in his New York civil fraud case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's money woes.
Fallout over Trump's "bloodbath" remark
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for controversial comments he made at a campaign rally over the weekend. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Jake Rosen join with analysis.
Ex-NRA leader fined $4.3M in corruption trial
A Manhattan jury on Friday found the NRA and its former longtime head Wayne LaPierre liable in a civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Ex-NRA leader found liable in corruption case
A New York jury on Friday found the National Rifle Association and its former leader Wayne LaPierre liable in a civil corruption trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the verdict.
Jury finds Wayne LaPierre, NRA liable in corruption civil case
Wayne LaPierre resigned as CEO and stepped down from the NRA last month after more than three decades at its helm.
Key takeaways from Trump civil fraud ruling
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay millions of dollars in his civil fraud trial on Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Trump ordered to pay $354 million in fraud case
The judge Friday in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud case ordered Trump and his company to pay more than $350 million in penalties. The judge also barred Trump's real estate company from doing business in New York for three years. Robert Costa has the details.
Letitia James addresses Trump fraud ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke Friday after a judge ordered Donald Trump and others to pay more than $360 million following her office's civil fraud case against the former president and his company.
What comes next for Trump after fraud ruling?
Donald Trump and the Trump Organization have been ordered to pay $354 million in the New York civil fraud case. The judge has also banned the former president from conducting business in the state for the next three years. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins to discuss what's next in the legal battle.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
"Big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up deportations
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine, dismisses Trump's criticism
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
EPA employees sweat through workplace discomfort that some worry may be more than disrepair
Temperatures inside EPA headquarters have soared above 80 degrees and elevators have been breaking down, sources said.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Delta flight makes emergency landing on small island after engine problem
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
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Some Texas flood alerts delayed as officials waited for authorization, ex-official says
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Supreme Court won't let Florida enforce new immigration law for now
Florida's law makes it a crime for people who are in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
"Big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up deportations
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
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Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
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Trump picks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA for now
President Trump pulled his former NASA administrator nominee, an Elon Musk-aligned entrepreneur.
Trump administration sues California, arguing animal cruelty laws cause high egg prices
The Trump administration is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his state's animal cruelty laws, arguing they are contributing to high egg prices.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
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Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
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Delta flight makes emergency landing on small island after engine problem
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
Ukraine accuses 2 Chinese men of trying to steal info on missile system
Ukraine has detained a Chinese man and his son and accused them of trying to smuggle info on a guided missile system back to Beijing.
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
13 suicides believed linked to U.K. Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Hundreds of employees were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting because of a faulty computer system.
Canadian troops among 3 men charged in "anti-government militia" plot
Canadian police have charged 3 men, including 2 active service members, with training and gathering arms to oppose the government.
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Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
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Nvidia hits $4 trillion value in major first
Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia became the first company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation on Wednesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
North Korean operative sanctioned by U.S.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Lawmaker files bill on ICE masks
A Democratic lawmaker in Tennessee is pushing for legislation that would ban immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks, forcing them to show their faces. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
The push for honest "Made in USA" labels
As President Trump's trade war expands, one slogan gaining traction -- "Made in the USA" -- is no longer just a pitch, it's a rallying cry. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. -- the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Unpacking Supreme Court ruling on federal layoffs
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with part of its plans to reshape the federal government through mass layoffs. A federal judge had previously blocked President Trump's executive order from fully taking effect. Jan Crawford has details.
Texas flood rescue crews navigate tough terrain
At least 169 people remain missing after the flash floods sweep through Texas Hill Country. Rescuers from over 10 states are combing through cabins, trailers and homes. Karen Hua reports.