Nationwide protests held in support of Mueller's probe
Triggered by AG Jeff Sessions' resignation, protesters fear his replacement, Matt Whitaker, will undermine an investigation into collusion between Trump and Russia
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Triggered by AG Jeff Sessions' resignation, protesters fear his replacement, Matt Whitaker, will undermine an investigation into collusion between Trump and Russia
The hearing regarded an appeal brought by lawyers for Andrew Miller, an aide to Roger Stone
The Senate majority leader addressed concerns about Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker overseeing the Mueller investigation
Some Democrats call the appointment of Matthew Whitaker, the acting attorney general, a "constitutional crisis." Even some Republicans say it's imperative that Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation be allowed to continue. Paula Reid reports.
Jeff Sessions is the first to leave the Trump administration after the midterm elections. His exit could have profound effects on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Over half of voters don't think that Congress should impeach and remove Trump from office
Mueller is investigating Russian election meddling and any ties to Trump associates
The former Trump foreign policy adviser was the first person to face criminal charges related to contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian interests during the 2016 presidential campaign
An environmental group has accused Republicans of a "politically motivated abuse of authority"
Former Vice President Joe Biden says President Trump is being much too lenient with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. He also says Mr. Trump "seems to have a love affair with autocrats" and spoke about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Norah O'Donnell spoke with the Democrat at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis where he was honored Wednesday with a 2018 Freedom Award.
Former Vice President Joe Biden told "CBS This Morning" that there was not yet justification to impeach President Trump
CBS News has learned that President Trump's lawyers are preparing answers to special counsel Robert Mueller's written questions. Major Garrett reports this significant development in the investigation of Russian election interference follows months of negotiations. Mueller's office recently sent about 15 questions to Mr. Trump's legal team, focusing on possible collusion between Trump associates and Russians during the 2016 campaign.
A meeting with the president to discuss the written responses could occur next week
Pinedo was sentenced on Wednesday for his role in Russian meddling in the 2016 election
The Special Counsel's office confirmed on Tuesday that lawyers Kyle Freeny and Brandon Van Grack have left the team
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and author of "The Apprentice" says it would be hard politically for Trump to get rid of Robert Mueller's overseer before the election
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.
President Trump will meet with his deputy attorney general on Thursday after returning from meetings at the United Nations in New York. Reports swirled Monday that Rod Rosenstein would leave his position, which includes overseeing the special counsel investigation into Russia's election interference. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has a look at what to expect.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss the future of his job. The meeting comes after a storm of speculation Monday morning that Rosenstein was heading to the White House to be fired or resign. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
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.
Cohen has participated in multiple interviews with the special counsel's investigators
The sentencing will come more than a year after he pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russia
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, George W. Bush's national security adviser, Stephen Hadley, says the U.S.-Russia relationship may now be worse than it's been since the Cold War
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.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with then-Russian Envoy Sergey Kislyak
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
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.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The meeting came 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."
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
Patty O'Keefe said she and a friend were following ICE agents in Minnesota earlier this week when they were stopped, their car pepper-sprayed and their windows smashed.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
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."
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
"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.
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.
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
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.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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 the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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."
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.
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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.
Los Angeles police said they arrested "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland after he allegedly assaulted and threatened a rideshare driver.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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.
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.
President Trump has threatened action against Iran as the country's regime announced potential expedited trials and hangings for detained anti-government protesters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people, officials said. Jonathan Head, with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer said that the House will move to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after they refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over state bans regarding transgender athletes. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.