Ryan says Cohen should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out after President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty in Russia probe
In special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, unexpectedly entered a plea deal in a New York City federal court Thursday. Cohen admitted he lied to Congress last year about a plan to build a Trump Tower in Moscow, telling a judge he did it out of loyalty. The plea comes just two weeks before Cohen is scheduled to be sentenced for pleading guilty to charges of bank and tax fraud.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, left Manhattan federal court after pleading guilty to lying to Congress in Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Cohen and his attorney worked through a scrum of reporters after leaving the courthouse.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty in Russia probe
President Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, is pleading guilty to lying to Congress as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more.
Trump says allegations against Saudis are example of "guilty until proven innocent"
President compared allegations that Saudi government authorized killing of journalist to accusations of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returns to Democratic Party
Cohen was until recently the Republican National Committee's deputy finance chair
Deputy AG Rosenstein to meet with Trump
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to meet Thursday with President Trump amid speculation about how long Rosenstein will remain in his post. New York Law School professor Rebecca Roiphe, who is also a former New York City assistant district attorney, and Andrea Bernstein, senior editor and co-host of "Trump Inc." podcast on WNYC, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Michael Cohen interviewed in Mueller probe
After agreeing to a plea deal, Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, is cooperating with specail counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Paula Reid, CBS News Washington correspondent, explains.
Cohen interviewed by special counsel
President Trump's former personal attorney is cooperating with the special counsel after agreeing to a plea deal. CBS News Washington correspondent reports Cohen has been interviewed a number of times by Robert Mueller's team.
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen cooperating with Robert Mueller
Cohen has participated in multiple interviews with the special counsel's investigators
Trump orders documents declassified
President Trump ordered a number of documents related to the Russia investigation to be declassified, including the FISA warrant application for Carter Page and FBI reports of interviews conducted with Justice official Bruce Ohr. Keir Dougall, former assistant U.S. attorney in New York's eastern district, and Rebecca Roiphe, a professor of law at New York Law School, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Warner: Senate Intel likely won't release Russia report before midterms
"We do want to see Papadopoulos. We also want to see Michael Cohen, who has indicated he would come back without any immunity and testify"
Company set up by Michael Cohen offers to drop Stormy Daniels' hush-money agreement
Company dropped plans for its threatened $20 million lawsuit against the porn actress for allegedly violating the deal
Profile of Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg
Until recently, the name Allen Weisselberg was not widely know. However, federal prosecutors appear to have had the longtime Trump confidant on their radar for a long time. Michael Kruse, Politico senior writer, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his recent article about Weisselberg and how he can be an asset to special counsel Robert Mueller.
Michael Cohen claims Trump knew in advance of 2016 Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer
"I couldn't confirm I had full confidence in about what I thought I knew about details," said Michael Cohen's attorney
Investigations plunge into personal territory that Trump once declared off-limits
Trump is increasingly frustrated and isolated as the investigations that have long dogged his White House plunge into the personal territory he once declared off-limits
Why Weisselberg's immunity deal is important
National correspondent for New York Magazine, Gabriel Debenedetti, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the guilty plea of former Donald Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, the implications of a pardon for Paul Manafort and Allen Weisselberg, the longtime Trump Organization CFO, who was granted immunity in the Cohen probe.
Trump Organization CFO granted immunity
Federal prosecutors have granted immunity to the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, in exchange for his testimony in Michael Cohen's case. Politico reporter and co-author of Politico Playbook, Daniel Lippman, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Allen Weisselberg granted immunity
President Trump's money man for more than four decades has been granted immunity for providing information about Michael Cohen. Allen Weisselberg joins a growing list of members of the president's inner circle who have cooperated, or are cooperating, with federal prosecutors. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Top Trump confidant Weisselberg granted immunity, called to testify
Weisselberg, who has worked for Trump for decades, is the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization
Impact of Trump CFO's immunity deal
The Trump Organization's chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, has been granted immunity in connection with the investigation that led to Michael Cohen's guilty plea. Weisselberg was called to testify before a federal grand jury. Loyola law professor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
AP: New York AG looking to open tax investigation into Michael Cohen
The president's former longtime lawyer already pleaded guilty in federal court in a separate investigation this week
Chris Van Hollen weighs in on Manafort and Cohen and their effect on Trump
On "The Takeout" this week, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he wants to hold out for special counsel Robert Mueller's findings before taking action
Trump warns of impeachment talk
In a new interview, President Trump is pushing back after the guilty plea of his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and the guilty verdict against his former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort. The Hill White House correspondent Jordan Fabian joins CBSN with details.
New York City moves to revoke Michael Cohen's taxi medallions
The city is giving Trump's former attorney and fixer a chance to divest his 10 city taxi cab medallions and says it will revoke them if he doesn't
House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powers
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves off Louisiana, heads for Texas. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powers
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow on actor's death: "My body went through shock"
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about coping with grief one year after his death.
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1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powers
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
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FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
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Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
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From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
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Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Protests after police shooting in Wisconsin
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Judge to hear arguments DOJ's NYT subpoenas
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on the Justice Department's subpoenas of The New York Times journalists over reports about President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
House votes to limit Trump's war powers
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers and direct him to end military operations in Iran after four Republicans joined Democrats on the vote. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Tenisha Warner on husband's death, legacy
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about how she is coping one year after her husband's death.