Report: Source who leaked Cohen financial info claims key government reports were missing
According to the New Yorker, the source who leaked records of Michael Cohen's financial activity said two other federal financial reports were absent
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Trump financial disclosure released
President Trump released his financial disclosure form, which shows he reimbursed his personal attorney Michael Cohen. The news comes as a new lawyer for the president said the special counsel's office will not indict the president. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Top Novartis lawyer steps down over payments to Trump lawyer
Top legal expert apologizes for payments made by the firm to Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen
Stormy Daniels' lawyer opens up about releasing Cohen's info
Last week Avenatti released a report that contained financial details about Mr. Trump's personal lawyer and payments by several blue-chip companies made to him
Avenatti defends release of Cohen records
Michael Avenatti is defending himself after releasing financial records of President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss if this will impact the Stormy Daniels case and what tactics Avenatti is using to try to damage Mr. Trump's credibility.
Rudy Giuliani says Trump "denied" AT&T merger
AT&T agreed to pay president's personal attorney Michael Cohen a reported $600,000 for "insights." The White House says DOJ denied the merger
Cohen investigation
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says it was a "big mistake" to hire President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen to provide insight and access into the Trump administration after the 2016 election. Cohen received payments from several companies through Essential Consultants LLC, a consulting firm he set up prior to the election. Cohen used the corporation's account to pay adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with President Trump. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Cohen lawyers push back
Lawyers for President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen are pushing back on claims made in documents released by Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for adult film actress Stormy Daniels. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid discusses the back and forth between the two attorneys on CBSN.
Cohen investigation
Documents released Tuesday by adult film star Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, show President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen received millions of dollars from companies through a company he set up called Essential Consultants LLC. Cohen solicited business from the companies, including one linked to a Russian oligarch, by promising access to Mr. Trump shortly after the 2016 election. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest developments.
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Michael Cohen disputes report released by Stormy Daniels attorney
"Mr. Avenatti has made numerous incorrect statements to the public in an apparent attempt to prejudice and discredit Mr. Cohen on this matter"
Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and Russia
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the bombshell news from Stormy Daniels' attorney claiming that Trump laywer Michael Cohen was paid by a company linked to a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin.
Bombshell claims against Trump attorney
New documents from attorney Michael Avenatti, who represents adult film star Stormy Daniels, claim to show President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, received payments from a Russian oligarch with Kremlin ties through a shell company. Jeff Pegues reports.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer claims Trump lawyer got $500K from oligarch
Michael Avenatti says Michael Cohen got the payments from investment firm controlled by Viktor Vekselberg
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Avenatti's new Cohen accusations
Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti announced Tuesday that President Trump's longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen received money from a Russian oligarch after the 2016 election. Daily Beast executive editor Noah Shachtman, who said he confirmed Cohen received the payments, and NYU law professor and former Defense Department special counsel Ryan Goodman joined CBSN to discuss what this means for Cohen -- and what implications it has for the special counsel's investigation.
Avenatti's new accusation
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' attorney, alleges that President Trump's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, took money after the election from a Russian oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News has not independently confirmed the allegations and is monitoring the story.
Giuliani & Trump's legal strategy
As a new member of the president's legal team, Rudy Giuliani suggested that Mr. Trump might plead the fifth to avoid testifying in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Giuliani also indicated that attorney Michael Cohen might have paid hush money on behalf of President Trump to other women in addition to Stormy Daniels. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid and former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese takes CBSN through the latest.
Could President Trump plead the Fifth?
President Trump's legal adviser Rudy Giuliani is suggesting that Mr. Trump might invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss whether Mr. Trump could refuse a subpoena from the special counsel.
Trump and Giuliani on legal strategy
Trump claims there was no obstruction in the Russia investigation, but his lawyer Rudy Giuliani won't rule out the President taking the Fifth if he speaks to investigators. New York Magazine national correspondent Gabe Debenedetti joins CBSN to explain.
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The former New York City mayor should probably stop saying so many things -- unless his theatrics are somehow helping Trump
Giuliani says Trump doesn't have to comply with a subpoena
"You couldn't put a lawyer on the show who wants to keep his law license to tell you he should testify," Rudy Giuliani tells ABC
Law professor: "It is possible that a porn star could take down a president"
"I happen to believe that the president can be indicted while in office," GWU law professor Jonathan Turley told "Face the Nation"
Porn star's lawyer says Trump legal team "can't keep their lies straight"
Michael Avenatti, attorney for Stormy Daniels, chides the "rope-a-dope defense" being used by President Trump's legal team
WH adviser says Trump wasn't initially aware of payments to porn star
"His personal attorney had discretion to do this," Kellyanne Conway says on payments to Stormy Daniels
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
House Oversight Committee recommends holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
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DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
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Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
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World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns
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World's oldest cave art — the outline of a hand — found in Indonesia
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
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The history and mystery of kissing
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Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
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Trump says he has "framework" of Greenland deal
President Trump announced on Wednesday that he has "formed the framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland after speaking with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear on Trump Davos remarks
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and denounced President Trump's remarks, in which he demanded the U.S. acquisition of Greenland and questioned the NATO alliance and the future of Europe. Beshear spoke to CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about Mr. Trump's comments, which he made before several European leaders.
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