Trump submits answers to Mueller's team
President Trump's legal team has submitted the president's answers to special counsel Robert Mueller
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Trump to submit answers to Mueller
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's lawyer, said the president will submit his written answers to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's questions in the next couple of days. Joseph Hayden, former Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey, joined CBSN to discuss.
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Giuliani says Trump's responses to Mueller will likely be turned over in next couple days
The president said he has already "very easily" answered the questions from Mueller's team
Trump talks about Mueller investigation
President Trump said in an interview with Fox News that he "would not get involved" if acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker moves to restrict Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses what could come next as Democrats object to Whitaker's appointment.
Trump: I won't interfere with acting attorney general on Russia probe
President also says his written answers to Robert Mueller's questions will probably be all he will provide him
Trump answers Mueller team
President Trump said he "very easily" answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, though he speculated that the questions were written to catch him in a lie. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump says written responses to questions will go to Mueller team next week
"They're all done," Trump told reporters at the White House early Saturday before leaving for California
Trump says he answered Mueller's questions
After nearly a year of negotiations and misgivings, President Trump said Friday that he has answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller. He said he hasn't submitted them. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Trump says he's written answers for Mueller
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Trump on Mueller's questions, Acosta ruling
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Whitaker told Sen. Graham that Mueller probe to go on, AP source says
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told Sen. Graham in meeting that Mueller investigation will proceed, according to an AP source
Flake says he won't vote to advance judicial nominees until bill protecting Mueller gets a vote
The bill would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump
Graham says he supports bill to protect Mueller
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally to President Trump, says he would support legislation to protect Robert Mueller's job
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Acting AG Whitaker meeting with ethics officials
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Roger Stone associate Jerome Corsi: I expect to be indicted in Russia probe
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Democrats seek ways to protect Mueller probe from acting AG
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Democrats warn acting attorney general
Congressional Democrats are on a collision course with the new acting attorney general. Democrats, who will control the House in January, vow to protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation from Matt Whitaker. Whitaker, who was appointed by President Trump last week, has expressed skepticism about the investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Trump defends acting AG pick
President Trump has spent the past few days trying to distance himself from his new acting attorney general while also praising him. Dan Balz, chief correspondent for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss Matthew Whitaker's appointment.
Cruz opposes legislation to protect Mueller investigation
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What Whitaker means for Mueller probe
On the South Lawn of the White House Friday, President Trump made brief remarks about Matthew Whitaker, his new acting attorney general. What could his appointment mean for the Russia investigation? CBSN spoke with attorney Jesse Weber about the implications.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
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Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
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Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
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FBI searches home of Washington Post journalist for classified documents
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House takes up next funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
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The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
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ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
FBI searches home of Washington Post journalist for classified documents
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Supreme Court revives congressman's suit challenging law for late-arriving ballots
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
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ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
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Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
FBI searches home of Washington Post journalist for classified documents
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Supreme Court revives congressman's suit challenging law for late-arriving ballots
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
House takes up next funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
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Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
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Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
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NAACP Image Awards nominations
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ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
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Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
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Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
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Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
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Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
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Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged altercation with LA rideshare driver
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
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NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
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