Defense rests without Trump testifying
The defense rested its case in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial in New York. The jury will hear closing arguments next Tuesday. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman report.
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Trump's defense rests case in criminal trial
Donald Trump's lawyers rested their case Tuesday in the criminal trial against the former president. Trump is accused of falsifying business records about payments to cover up an alleged sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
All the details on tense day in Trump trial
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial saw a confrontational Monday as Robert Costello, a witness for the defense, drew a warning from the judge over his conduct on the stand. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump trial resumes after tumultuous day
More testimony is expected Tuesday from attorney Robert Costello, the defense's second witness whose goal is to seemingly discredit former President Donald Trump's attorney and the star witness for the prosecution, Michael Cohen. On Monday, the judge cleared the courtroom and issued a warning to Costello for his behavior on the stand. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
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Michael Cohen wraps testimony in Trump trial
The prosecution has rested its case after Michael Cohen wrapped up testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Trump's defense team then began calling their witnesses, including Robert Costello, an attorney who met with Cohen in 2018 about possibly representing him. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more on the tense exchange over decorum that led the judge to clear the courtroom temporarily.
Trump speaks at NRA convention ahead of court
Donald Trump returned to a New York courthouse Monday for his criminal "hush money" trial following a busy weekend on the campaign trail. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared in Dallas for Saturday's National Rifle Association convention. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins with analysis.
Judge clears room to admonish Trump witness
Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen wrapped up his testimony Monday in the former president's New York criminal trial. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Dramatic day of testimony in Trump trial
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's trial rested their case on Monday after a chaotic fourth day of testimony by Michael Cohen, whose turn on the stand came to an end as Trump's defense team began calling their own witnesses. Fireworks erupted during testimony of defense witness Robert Costello, with the judge excusing the jury and telling reporters to leave the courtroom. Robert Costa reports.
Prosecution rests in Trump trial
Michael Cohen's cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial has concluded. Now the defense has the chance to call its own witnesses to the stand. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the latest.
Cohen's 4th day of Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney and "fixer," is back on the stand Monday for what is expected to be his last day of testimony at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down the latest in the case.
Closing arguments expected soon in Trump case
Former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is getting back underway in Manhattan Monday with more testimony from former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. The case is expected to wrap up soon after Cohen's time on the stand. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Cohen back on stand in Trump criminal trial
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, will likely wrap up his testimony Monday in the former president's criminal trial. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Trump to campaign in Minnesota
Former President Donald Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign Friday after his son Barron Trump's high school graduation. Trump obtained permission to attend the ceremony in a break from his "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall reports from St. Paul.
Inside Michael Cohen's Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, spent hours on the stand Thursday defending his credibility in the former president's New York criminal trial. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down Cohen's testimony so far with the trial in recess and more cross-examination expected Friday.
Trump trial breaks for Barron's graduation
Donald Trump's criminal trial is taking a break Friday so the former president can attend his son Barron's high school graduation. When the trial resumes Monday, Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to resume testimony. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump lawyers scrutinize Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
How Donald Trump and Michael Cohen fell out
Michael Cohen worked as former President Donald Trump's self-described fixer for years. Now, Cohen is a key witness against Trump in the New York "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa unpacks the evolution of the pair's relationship.
Cohen testifies for third day in Trump trial
Michael Cohen took the stand for a third day on Thursday in the New York criminal trial of his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Cohen faced pointed questions from defense attorney Todd Blanche about his history of lying under oath. Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
Michael Cohen faces sharp cross-examination
Michael Cohen faced a second day of cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Thursday as week five ended. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett unpacks the day's proceedings.
Trump listens to Cohen cross-examination
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman break down the latest in Cohen's testimony.
Trump defense prods Cohen's credibility
Donald Trump's defense team is cross-examining Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney and fixer, at the former president's criminal "hush money" trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Prosecution to rest in Trump trial
Donald Trump's criminal trial continues Thursday with more testimony from the former president's former lawyer Michael Cohen. Cohen is the prosecution's last witness, with the defense still considering calling additional witnesses to the stand. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Michael Cohen back on stand in Trump trial
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen will face more cross-examination Thursday from Trump's legal team. Attorneys for the former president spent most of their time assailing Cohen's credibility Tuesday. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Potential Trump running mates head to court
Republicans have been joining former President Donald Trump at his New York criminal trial in a sign of support, but it also may play into their chances of being Trump's running mate in November. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency venture.
Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Rescuers in Venezuela race to save security guard trapped under building
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
Anthropic says Trump admin. lifted restrictions on powerful Claude AI models
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
DOJ investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego's use of campaign funds, sources say
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
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Millions of Americans could experience hottest July 4th ever
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Aspen Acres Fire burns dozens of homes in southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
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The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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Anthropic says Trump admin. lifted restrictions on powerful Claude AI models
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
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Melat Kiros projected to defeat Diana DeGette in Colorado Congressional primary
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Labor activist Dolores Huerta says Trump "does not know history"
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Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Anthropic says Trump admin. lifted restrictions on powerful Claude AI models
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Lawyer for E. Jean Carroll says Trump wants to delay $5 million payment
Lawyers for President Trump asked for E. Jean Carroll's consent to delay the $5 million awarded to her by a 2023 jury, according to an attorney for the writer.
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Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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At least 14 kids killed as Pakistan tutoring center's roof collapses
The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing more than a dozen pupils and leaving at least eight more injured, authorities say.
Rescuers in Venezuela race to save security guard trapped under building
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
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Swift, Kelce hosting 2 events at MSG: sources
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
New details on Swift-Kelce wedding events
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift's history with MSG, from talent competition to wedding bash
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Clues at MSG fuel Swift-Kelce wedding rumors
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Swift, Kelce hosting 2 events at MSG: sources
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
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