Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation
The adult film star claims Mr. Trump's comments about a man who threatened her were "false and defamatory"
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Stormy Daniels' lawsuit against Trump and Michael Cohen to be delayed
Judge orders 90-day stay in Stormy Daniels case, setting a hearing date for late July
Former judge appointed as special master in Michael Cohen case
Judge Kimba Wood appointed Barbara Jones, a former Manhattan federal judge, to help study material seized from raids on Michael Cohen's home and office
Trump lawyer expected to plead the Fifth
President Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen says he will invoke his Fifth Amendment rights in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues explains what this means for the president and the special investigation into Russian meddling.
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to plead the Fifth
The president's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, says he will plead the Fifth in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit. The move allows Cohen to avoid testifying about the deal to keep the adult film actress from talking about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump before he was president. Jeff Pegues reports.
Michael Cohen to plead the Fifth in Stormy Daniels suit
President Trump's personal attorney says he will be using his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, on the advice of his counsel
Stormy Daniels reveals sketch
Adult film star Stormy Daniels was back in the media spotlight Tuesday. Daniels and her attorney revealed a sketch of the man she says threatened her to keep quiet about her alleged affair with President Trump. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
Cohen, Trump documents
The battle over documents seized from Michael Cohen, President Trump's attorney, heated up Monday. Mr. Trump and Cohen asked the judge to block prosecutors from reviewing the documents, at least temporarily. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest.
What FBI seized in raid of Trump's lawyer
CBS News has learned it was the FBI's public corruption unit that raided President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. Sources tell us the search warrants covered any evidence related to agreements Cohen made with adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal. Major Garrett reports.
Trump lawyer told to file statement to slow porn star’s suit
He has to declare in writing that his Fifth Amendment right will be jeopardized unless Stormy Daniels' lawsuit is delayed
Judge hearing arguments about delaying Stormy Daniels case
A Los Angeles judge will listen to arguments after FBI agents raided the office and home of President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen
Who does Stormy Daniels' sketch look like?
Tom Brady, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Willem Dafoe. What do these three men have in common? People online think they all resemble the sketch of the man who allegedly threatened Stormy Daniels.
Reward posted for mystery man accused of threatening Stormy Daniels
Adult film star actress responded for first time to Mr. Trump's claim he didn't know about the payment his lawyer paid her to keep quiet
Stormy Daniels releases sketch
Stormy Daniels and her attorney, Michael Avenatti, appeared on "The View" Tuesday to discuss her case against President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen. She also released a sketch of a man she claims threatened her over Trump in 2011. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss.
Judge rules in Michael Cohen hearing
A federal judge blocked a request Monday from President Trump and his personal attorney Michael Cohen to allow them to review documents seized by federal agents. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Stormy Daniels reveals sketch of man who allegedly threatened her
"I'm done being bullied. I'm done," the adult film actress said Monday
Who is Kimba Wood, the judge presiding over the Michael Cohen case?
Wood was almost Bill Clinton's attorney general, briefly trained to become a Playboy bunny, and presided over a 2010 Russian spy case
Hannity denies being Trump lawyer's client
One of President Trump's vocal public supporters, Sean Hannity, denies he and the president have the same attorney. The Fox News host was identified as a mystery client of Michael Cohen in court Monday. Jeff Pegues reports.
Sean Hannity is the client whose identity Michael Cohen wanted kept secret
On his show Monday night, Hannity said had "occasional, brief conversations" with President Trump's personal attorney over real estate
Trump lawyer also represented Sean Hannity
President Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was forced to reveal in court Monday that Fox News host Sean Hannity was also a client. Hannity responded on his radio show that he occasionally sought legal advice but Cohen "never represented me in any matter." CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more.
FBI probing Michael Cohen's "personal business dealings"
Prosecutors blacked out a section describing what laws they believe Cohen has broken, but they said the "crimes being investigated involve acts of concealment" and suspected fraud
Search for records in Michael Cohen raid
New details are emerging about the raid on President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen's homes and office. In addition to seizing documents related to women who claimed to have affairs with the president, investigators were also looking for records relating to the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
Who can fire Mueller?
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday that President Trump "believes" he has the power to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller if he wishes to do so. The statement contradicts what those in the Justice Department have told CBS News throughout the investigation: That only Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has the power to fire Mueller. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan spoke to CBSN about the discrepancy.
Stormy Daniels cooperating with investigators
CBS News has learned adult film star Stormy Daniels is cooperating in the federal investigation of the deal she struck with the president's attorney, Michael Cohen. On Monday, FBI agents raided Cohen's home and offices in search of evidence related to the deal. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
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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.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
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.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
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Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
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Man pleads guilty in NC shooting that killed 5, including his brother and a cop
Austin David Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2022.
Former Iowa school superintendent to plead guilty to lying about citizenship
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
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Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
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DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
3 journalists killed in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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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
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David Beckham responds amid family feud
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Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
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