U.K. judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit over "Steele dossier"
A London court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump accusing a British ex-spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that harmed his reputation.
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FEC fines Clinton campaign, DNC; clears "Steele dossier" author of wrongdoing
Federal Election Commission said the campaign mislabeled Christopher Steele's opposition work as "legal services" and "legal and compliance consulting"
Democrat memo heads to Trump's desk
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to analyze what President Trump wants to do about the Democratic memo about the Russia investigation.
Trump immigration policy
President Trump hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to talk immigration. Axios editor in chief Nick Johnston joins CBSN to discuss what kind of consensus Republicans and Democrats might reach.
Justice Department official Bruce Ohr is out
DOJ says Ohr retired after his lawyer was told a final decision on a disciplinary review was imminent. Orr was a frequent Trump target over his dealings with Christopher Steele.
New documents give more information on Steele Dossier source
Newly released records are shedding new light on a source former British spy Christopher Steele used to compile his dossier on the Trump campaign in 2016. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
IG releases report on Russia probe
The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a highly anticipated report about surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016. It found no evidence of political bias, but it did uncover some serious flaws. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBSN legal contributor and former Assistant District Attorney for New York County Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report's findings.
Justice Dept. watchdog releases report
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released his report into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. While he found several mistakes made by the FBI, he concluded there was no political bias influencing the agency's probe into the 2016 Trump campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest takeaways.
Report footnotes: FBI knew Russians had early info about Steele material
Newly declassified footnotes from a government report, first obtained by CBS News, show that despite warnings about Russian targeting and potential disinformation, the FBI relied on the controversial Steele dossier to secure wiretap warrants for Carter Page.
Footnotes indicate FBI knew of risk of disinformation in Steele dossier
The FBI was warned sections of the controversial Steele dossier could have been part of a "Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations," according to the footnotes.
Senators request documents related to Christopher Steele
Republicans have expressed concern about Steele's role in the origin of the Russia investigation
DOJ lawyer Bruce Ohr was told Russia had Trump "over a barrel" in 2016
Ohr has been criticized repeatedly by the president for his role in the Russia investigation
Carter Page denies he was an adviser to Kremlin
His denial comes after the Trump administration's release of a redacted wiretapping warrant application for Page
Law professor on Carter Page surveillance
The Department of Justice's release of FBI documents related to surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page is raising new questions about the campaign's ties to Russia. New York University law professor Ryan Goodman joins CBSN to explain what we learned from the new records.
Senator says it's "likely" that Russians have dirt on Trump
Asked if Russians have compromising video of Trump, Oregon Democrat says "something close to that"
Senate Intel agrees with assessment that Russia meddled to help Trump
The committee said of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment that found Russia tried to help Trump and hurt HIllary Clinton that it was a "sound intelligence product"
Some questions in Trump-Russia dossier now finding answers
As a whole, the Steele dossier now appears to be a murky mixture of authentic revelations and repurposed history
Russian pop star with ties to Trump trolls U.S. election saga in music video
The video includes lookalikes of nearly all key figures making headlines in the Russia investigation and in Washington
Johnson says he was worried about Comey's plan to brief Trump
The former homeland security chief says he told Comey that Trump might take the message as a threat
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
A list of people Mueller's investigators have interviewed
Numerous administration figures and people with ties to the Trump campaign have met with Mueller's team
In memo wars, facts are stubborn and victory is dubious
It became clear just how two fundamentally political documents containing classified information could, in an unprecedented and spectacular fashion, be released publicly
Sens. Grassley, Graham call Susan Rice email "odd"
Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee call Rice's correspondence and its timing "unusual" and "odd"
Ex-Obama official says State Dept. informed FBI of Steele dossier
Victoria Nuland suggested if members of the Trump campaign had gone to the FBI "in real time ... we might not be in the mess we're in today"
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Watch Live: Bondi faces tough questions over Epstein files at House hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.
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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty - if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal
A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."
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Georgia army veteran deported after traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
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Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Lawyer for lawmaker in video to troops threatens suit after failed charges
An attorney for one of the lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military to reject "illegal orders" demanded that the federal prosecutors preserve records for a potential suit.
Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo ignites a prediction market dispute
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal
A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."
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Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo ignites a prediction market dispute
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, topping expectations
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
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Lawyer for lawmaker in video to troops threatens suit after failed charges
An attorney for one of the lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military to reject "illegal orders" demanded that the federal prosecutors preserve records for a potential suit.
McConnell released from hospital after weeklong stay for "flu-like symptoms"
"He is feeling better and will be working from home this week on the advice of his doctors," Sen. Mitch McConnell's spokesman said.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty - if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
How Team USA's Maxim Naumov carried his parents' legacy onto the ice
A close family friend tells CBS News about the Olympic dream Team USA skater Maxim Naumov shared with his parents, and how "he did it."
Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages
An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
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New York Fashion Week begins
New York Fashion Week is underway, with designers debuting looks for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. Claire Sulmers, the editor-in-chief and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, joins with more.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
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.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Former FBI special agent on Guthrie case
Authorities released new surveillance video and photos showing a subject at Nancy Guthrie's doorstep the night she disappeared. Former FBI special agent Jeffrey Happ breaks down clues the new surveillance video reveals and discusses the latest on the investigation.
Lieu accuses Bondi of lying under oath
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of lying under oath about apparent evidence in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that he says links President Trump to potential crimes.
Watch: Bondi on Don Lemon probe
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's probe into Don Lemon for his presence during a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. Jordan also asked Bondi about a potential probe into former CIA Director John Brennan surrounding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign.
Forensic analyst on Guthrie Nest video
Edward Baker, a forensic analyst certified by the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association, breaks down the surveillance video released by the FBI linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Jayapal blasts Bondi over Epstein files
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington, blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing over what she said is a "massive cover-up" at the Department of Justice surrounding the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Lindsey Vonn on fear | 60 Minutes Archive
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn told 60 Minutes in 2017: "Fear is just not part of the equation for me. I never think about it… I weigh the risk of doing certain things, but I don't fear what I'm doing. I'm just trying to be calculated in how I try to win."
Former FBI special agent on Guthrie case
Authorities released new surveillance video and photos showing a subject at Nancy Guthrie's doorstep the night she disappeared. Former FBI special agent Jeffrey Happ breaks down clues the new surveillance video reveals and discusses the latest on the investigation.
Buddhist monks' walk for peace ends in D.C.
Buddhist monks' walk for peace, which began in Texas, ended after 108 days and 2,300 miles in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lieu accuses Bondi of lying under oath
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of lying under oath about apparent evidence in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that he says links President Trump to potential crimes.
Dominican and Haitian food tour of New York
"CBS Mornings" goes on a food tour of New York highlighting food from Haiti and the Dominican Republic.