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President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and revealing details about past work on a Trump Tower Moscow project. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has more on whether Cohen's cooperation could put the Trumps in legal jeopardy.
President Trump's former attorney said Thursday he lied to congress. David Smith, Washington bureau chief for The Guardian, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the rest of the day's headlines.
"I made these misstatements to be consistent with Individual 1's political messaging and out of loyalty to Individual 1," Cohen said in court
Cohen was assisted by an intermediary listed as "Individual 2" in the plea deal, most likely Felix Sater, a business associate of President Trump
Sources tell CBS News' Major Garrett the president's legal team was made aware of the guilty plea somewhat in advance
On his way to the G-20 summit in Argentina, President Trump called Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, a "weak person" after Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress. Cohen is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out after President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress
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, 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.
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.
President Trump told the New York Post Wednesday that a presidential pardon for former his campaign's chairman Paul Manafort is not off the table. This comes just days after special counsel Robert Mueller alleged Manafort has lied to prosecutors, breaching his plea agreement. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to provide details.
"They share with me the things that pertain to our part of the case," Giuliani told the AP
Special counsel Robert Mueller has said former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort lied to his team, even after taking a plea agreement saying he'd cooperate. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to provide more details about the newfound allegations against Manafort.
The president doubled down on his skepticism of human-induced climate change and dismissed the National Climate Assessment
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is accusing former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort of repeatedly lying to the FBI despite his plea agreement. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with details.
Adding to Paul Manafort's troubles, a British newspaper said he held secret meetings with Julian Assange, including one in 2016
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has been looking into whether Corsi gave Trump associate Roger Stone advance knowledge of WikiLeaks publishing hacked emails
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort faces new legal trouble because special counsel Robert Mueller claims Manafort violated his plea bargain. Prosecutors allege in a court filing that he lied to the FBI and the special counsel's office "on a variety of subject matters." Paula Reid reports.
Prosecutors from special counsel Robert Mueller's office said Monday former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort violated his plea agreement with the government by lying to federal investigators "on a variety of subject matters." Manafort was convicted of various financial crimes in August before reaching an agreement in September to cooperate with Mueller's Russia investigation.
In a court filing, prosecutors say Manafort violated his plea agreement with the government by lying to federal investigators "on a variety of subject matters"
Judge Randolph Moss of the D.C. District Court denies request that would've delayed George Papadopoulos' two-week prison sentence
Earlier this month, Corsi said that he expected to be indicted in the Russia probe
President Trump is spending the holiday in Florida, but back in Washington, there are a growing number of issues setting the stage for a potential show down between all three branches of government. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid, Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook and The Hill's Julia Manchester join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the day's political headlines.
On Tuesday, President Trump submitted written responses to Robert Mueller. Then Wednesday, Mr. Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani said the special counsel may still have more questions for the president. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest developments. Plus, she explains the controversy surrounding Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker's financial disclosure forms.
Prosecutors said they oppose a request by the former Trump campaign aide to postpone his two-week imprisonment.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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.
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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.
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee ended his reelection campaign on Friday. The decision comes after the state's GOP lawmakers voted to split up the Memphis congressional district he's represented for almost 20 years.
London's iconic black cabs are about to compete with AI-powered, autonomous taxis. But the city's cabbies aren't ready to hand over their keys. Anderson Cooper reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that the biggest threat Cuba poses to the U.S. is its potential collapse. "The biggest risk is that we end up with another Mariel evacuation from Cuba that has tens of thousands of Cubans heading to the United States out of desperation," Gates said in an interview airing Sunday.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.