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FBI agents raid the home and office of President Trump's lawyer; Hundreds of foreigners run Pyongyang race
Michael Cohen
Raids based off a "separate inquiry"
The FBI raided the office of President Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, on Monday. Sources tell CBS News the raid stemmed from special counsel Robert Mueller and the evidence taken is for an investigation into possible bank fraud and campaign finance violations. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with the latest information.
What does the raid mean for Trump?
An FBI raid on the office of Michael Cohen, President Trump's attorney, reveals there is a second criminal investigation into the president's inner circle. As CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid explains, it was approved at the highest level of the Justice Department.
Trump lawyer's office raided by FBI
FBI agents raided the office of President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen on Monday. They seized materials including content related to his payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Trump calls raid on his lawyer's office a "disgrace," blasts special counsel
In a meeting with military advisers, Trump complained about the FBI raiding his lawyer Michael Cohen's office
FBI raid on Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen
CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports that Michael Cohen, President Trump's attorney, appeared to be caught by surprise by FBI raids on his New York home and office. Agents had a search warrant and seized what Cohen's lawyer called "privileged communications."
FBI raids Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's office
CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton joins CBSN with more on the news that federal agents executed a search warrant and seized documents from the New York office of President Trump's attorney.
Trump on Stormy Daniels
President Trump on Thursday made his first public comments about his lawyer Michael Cohen's 2016 payment of $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest development as well as Mr. Trump's immigration rhetoric at Thursday's tax roundtable.
Trump says he was unaware of Stormy Daniels payment
Stormy Daniels' lawyer said he will "absolutely" try again to depose the president
Trump comments on Stormy Daniels payment
President Trump said he was unaware of a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he also called his embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt a "good man" who's done a "fantastic job."
Stormy Daniels' lawyer wants details from Treasury on payout
Stormy Daniels' attorney is asking the Treasury Department for info it may have about her payment form President Trump's lawyer
Trump seeks arbitration in Stormy Daniels case
Trump and his attorney Michael Cohen asked an LA judge to rule that Daniels' case involving a non-disclosure agreement must be heard by an arbitrator instead of a jury
Gates' communications
Special counsel Robert Mueller late Tuesday provided the first known link between the Trump campaign and Russia. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what kind of information former aide Rick Gates could provide and whether the president could be held accountable for things that happened under his watch.
Judge denies request for Trump deposition
A federal judge has denied a request from Stormy Daniels' lawyers to depose President Trump under oath as a part of the adult film star's lawsuit. CBS News' Paula Reid explains the judge's decision in the case.
Judge denies Stormy Daniels' request to depose Trump
The adult film star alleging an affair with Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in federal court
Michael Cohen's attorney accuses Stormy Daniels of "legal extortion"
President Trump's personal attorney would agree to a deposition if a judge orders it, his spokesman David Schwartz says
Stormy Daniels' legal battle intensifies
Stormy Daniels' legal team is trying to force President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to testify under oath about an alleged sexual encounter and hush-money agreement. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman takes CBSN through the latest.
Stormy Daniels to make appearance at D.C. strip club
Daniels is continuing her tour of strip clubs across the country with a stop in the president's back yard
Porn star's lawyer on deposition motion, hearing "crickets" from Trump attorney
Michael Avenatti's motion requests permission to depose Trump about his knowledge of an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 days before the 2016 election
Stormy Daniels' lawyer seeks to depose President Trump, his lawyer
The motion was filed just after midnight PST in a federal court in Los Angeles
Keeping the faith on President Trump
A recent Pew study finds that 78 percent of white evangelical Christians still support Presdent Trump, although the survey was taken before Stromy Daniels' "60 Minutes" inteview. CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his latest piece for CBSNews.com about why so many evangelicals are sticking with President Trump.
Who is Michael Cohen?
President Trump's longtime personal lawyer, whose fierce loyalty to his boss often results in descriptions such as a "fixer" or "pit bull," finds himself at the heart of the Stormy Daniels saga.
Stormy Daniels payment draws legal scrutiny
Stormy Daniels is now suing President Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, for defamation. Cohen admits paying Daniels $130,000 to secure a non-disclosure agreement about the adult film star's alleged affair with Donald Trump in 2006. Paula Reid reports on why that deal may have been a crime.
Stormy Daniels & other top headlines
Lawyers for adult film actress Stormy Daniels filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. The lawsuit was filed less than 24 hours after Daniels appeared on "60 Minutes" to discuss what she says was a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. Franco Ordoñez, McClatchy DC's White House correspondent, joins CBSN to discuss the lawsuit, the White House reaction to Daniels' interview and the news that the U.S. expelled 60 Russian diplomats.
Stormy Daniels "receives threats on a near-hourly basis," attorney says
Michael Avenatti, who represents woman who alleges affair with Trump, rejects cease-and-desist letter from president's attorney
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
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GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Claudette Colvin, civil rights icon arrested for not giving up bus seat, dies at 86
In 1955, at the age of 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' act of defiance.
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GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
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White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Extended interview: GM CEO Mary Barra
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Cancer survival at historic high: report
A new report found that the number of people surviving cancer is at a historic high. The new findings published by the American Cancer Society found that the five-year-survival rate for all cancers has reached 70% for the first time. That's up from just half in the mid 1970s. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.