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Ga. 2020 probe grand jury indicts Trump & allies; Source of growing political violence, threats risk
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Ga. 2020 probe grand jury indicts Trump & allies; Source of growing political violence, threats risk
Former President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta plead not guilty to new charges in classified documents case; assessing the GOP field’s chances in New Hampshire.
GOP presidential candidates, including former President Donald Trump, are descending upon the Iowa State Fair to try and win over voters. Robert Costa spoke with Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz about his support for the Biden campaign and other potential Democratic challengers in 2024.
Former Republican Sen. Scott Brown hosted GOP presidential hopefuls at a "No B.S. Backyard Barbecue" event in New Hampshire. Brown explained why the intimate gatherings are so important for voters considering candidates like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Setting up autopay payments seems like a great idea, but some finance experts say autopay can actually end up hurting consumers in some situations. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more on when to enable autopay and when not to.
Special counsel obtains search warrant for Trump's Twitter; Biden visits West, focusing on climate initiatives
President Biden touts climate efforts; Potential for Trump legal woes in Ga. 2020 probe
Fmr. Pres. Trump criticizes charges against him; Trump's lawyer believes Ga indictment due in weeks
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges; GOP hopefuls stand ground on Trump despite charges.
The average price of a gallon of gas nationwide is up to $3.83 according to AAA, over 30 cents more than a month ago. Saudi Arabia's efforts to curb oil production and the summer's record-breaking heat are being pointed to as factors for the high prices. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Third Trump indictment makes waves in Washington; WH blames GOP for downgrade in Fitch credit rating
Trump indicted in special counsel's Jan. 6 case
"The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy," special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tells CBS News his department is now investigating the causes of widespread flight delays and cancellations. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports on how a shortage of pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers is contributing to the problem and could remain an issue for years.
How Trump is framing Georgia election legal troubles; Poll: 34% approve of Biden's handling of economy
How does potential indictment impact 2024 race?; DeSantis using Iowa to reset his campaign.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty amid plea deal hold; Analyzing relationship between DeSantis, Super PAC
DeSantis lays off over a third of campaign staff; McCarthy raises possible Biden impeachment inquiry
2024 GOP hopefuls vie for spots in first debate; Fla. under fire for new history teaching standards
There is national attention on Florida's new education standards that now include teaching middle school students that some enslaved people benefited from slavery. The new teaching guidelines are a result of legislation known as the "Stop Woke Act" that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law in 2022. Florida Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones joins "America Decides" to discuss his reaction to the changes.
During a summer of travel headaches, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addresses delays and cancellations that have impacted tens of thousands of airline passengers.
FlightAware's Kathleen Bangs explains why airlines are flying fewer planes despite passenger numbers returning to pre-pandemic numbers.
Jan. 6 indictment possibility looms for Trump; How Biden is positioning self economically for '24
Trump campaigns on criticism of Jan. 6 probe; What led to false elector charges in Michigan
Hospitals in Phoenix are seeing a steady stream of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses as the sweltering weather that's gripped the country continues. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the extreme weather, and Travis Parsons, director of occupational safety and health for the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America, joined CBS News to talk about how workers can stay safe in the heat.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
The State Department is seeking information on Iran's new supreme leader and nine other "key leaders" in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
His predecessor, Pope Francis, lived in a simple apartment in the Santa Marta guesthouse in the Vatican.
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the filmmakers.
The Academy Awards are on Sunday night and Hollywood's biggest stars will be under the watchful eye of the paparazzi. Barry Petersen reports that those who once made a lot of money for their shots are no longer.
Pascal Rostain, one of the last-standing "traditional" paparazzi photographers, talks to "CBS Saturday Morning" about how the industry has changed in a world of smartphones and social media.
Kat Rosenfield, a culture writer for the Free Press, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to preview the 98th Academy Awards and discuss her new novel, "How to Survive in Woods." The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, 22, who is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk.
The suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI said at a news conference on Friday. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Officials in Michigan gave an update about Thursday's synagogue car ramming attack that the FBI is investigating as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Why did a man eat pages from a notebook when facing questions about the murder of a third grade teacher? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay. Travelers around the U.S. saw long lines and delays as the agency grappled with staffing shortages and resignations.
Iranian attacks on tankers and cargo ships have choked the flow of oil and goods through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting Persian Gulf oil producers to global markets. The disruption threatens to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs.
Two former federal workers are turning their firings into a movement to help others. Nikole Killion has their story.
Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break.