Jury to begin deliberating in Trump trial
The jury in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is set to begin deliberating dozens of felony charges against him after lawyers wrapped closing arguments on Tuesday.
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Trump trial analysis after closing arguments
CBS News' Robert Costa and criminal defense attorney Caroline Polisi break down former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial as the jury is set to begin deliberations.
Takeaways from Trump trial closing arguments
The prosecution and defense in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave their closing arguments Tuesday, making their final cases before jury deliberations begin. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe join with the latest.
Closing arguments delivered in "hush money" trial
Lawyers on both sides delivered their closing arguments in former President Trump's criminal "hush money" trial Tuesday. The jury is expected to begin deliberations later this week. Robert Costa has the latest.
Robert De Niro appears outside Trump trial
President Biden's reelection campaign held a news conference Tuesday outside the lower Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Robert De Niro and former Capitol Hill police officer Harry Dunn spoke at the event. Robert Costa, Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join to discuss.
Trump defense wraps closing argument in trial
Former President Donald Trump's legal team wrapped up their closing argument in his New York criminal trial earlier Tuesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the proceedings.
Trump trial: Prosecution's closing argument
Former President Donald Trump was defiant ahead of closing arguments in his criminal "hush money" trial on Tuesday. Speaking at the courthouse, he blamed President Biden for his legal troubles in New York. Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott and The Guardian political investigations reporter Hugo Lowell join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump lawyers knock Cohen in closing argument
After two weeks of jury selection, 22 witnesses and a month of testimony, lawyers for former President Donald Trump presented their closing argument in his criminal "hush money" trial on Tuesday. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Trump "hush money" trial coming to close
With closing arguments set for Tuesday, a verdict in the historic criminal trial of former President Trump could come as early as next week. And with the first debate just a month away, both Trump and President Biden are looking to kick their campaigns into high gear. Robert Costa reports.
"Hush money" trial deliberations to begin
The jury in former President Trump's "hush money" trial will begin deliberations this week. Meanwhile, both Trump and President Biden are hitting the campaign trail as the election approaches. Skyler Henry reports.
American returning home from Turks and Caicos
An American man who pleaded guilty to bringing 20 rounds of ammunition into Turks and Caicos will not have to serve jail time. Bryan Hagerich, 39, received the good news Friday during a sentencing hearing. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Jessica Guay has the latest.
Lawyers debate Hunter Biden laptop legitimacy
Hunter Biden appeared in a Delaware court Friday for the final hearing before his federal firearms trial in June. Biden's lawyers and prosecutors discussed the presented evidence and the witnesses they planned to call. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has the details from Wilmington.
"Hush money" case poll: Most say Trump guilty
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York is set for closing arguments next week. A new CBS News poll is revealing more about what Americans think about the case. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna unpacks the findings.
Why Trump is campaigning in the Bronx
The state of New York has not gone red in a presidential election since former President Ronald Reagan easily defeated Walter Mondale in 1984. Nevertheless, former President Donald Trump is in the south Bronx on Thursday for a campaign rally. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers join "America Decides" to examine what Trump hopes to accomplish with the move.
Trump walks back contraception comments
In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh, former President Donald Trump said he would consider restricting access to birth control if reelected. Afterward, he walked back the statement, saying he would never advocate for restricting contraceptives. CBS Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano, who interviewed Trump, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
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Michael Cohen wraps testimony in Trump trial
The prosecution has rested its case after Michael Cohen wrapped up testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Trump's defense team then began calling their witnesses, including Robert Costello, an attorney who met with Cohen in 2018 about possibly representing him. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more on the tense exchange over decorum that led the judge to clear the courtroom temporarily.
Trump speaks at NRA convention ahead of court
Donald Trump returned to a New York courthouse Monday for his criminal "hush money" trial following a busy weekend on the campaign trail. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared in Dallas for Saturday's National Rifle Association convention. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins with analysis.
Judge clears room to admonish Trump witness
Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen wrapped up his testimony Monday in the former president's New York criminal trial. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Dramatic day of testimony in Trump trial
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's trial rested their case on Monday after a chaotic fourth day of testimony by Michael Cohen, whose turn on the stand came to an end as Trump's defense team began calling their own witnesses. Fireworks erupted during testimony of defense witness Robert Costello, with the judge excusing the jury and telling reporters to leave the courtroom. Robert Costa reports.
David DePape sentenced to 30 years in Paul Pelosi hammer attack
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Trump lawyers scrutinize Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
How Donald Trump and Michael Cohen fell out
Michael Cohen worked as former President Donald Trump's self-described fixer for years. Now, Cohen is a key witness against Trump in the New York "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa unpacks the evolution of the pair's relationship.
Cohen testifies for third day in Trump trial
Michael Cohen took the stand for a third day on Thursday in the New York criminal trial of his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Cohen faced pointed questions from defense attorney Todd Blanche about his history of lying under oath. Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
Michael Cohen faces sharp cross-examination
Michael Cohen faced a second day of cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Thursday as week five ended. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett unpacks the day's proceedings.
Man kills 7 of his children and 1 other in Louisiana shooting, police say
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
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Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad
President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
U.K. police probe if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish sites
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard
One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
8 kids killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
Man kills 7 of his children and 1 other in Louisiana shooting, police say
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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