Judge rejects Biden's asylum restrictions along U.S.-Mexico border
The Biden administration rule penalizes migrants who don't request protection in another country before crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
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The court battle over the Texas border buoys
The Biden administration is suing Texas over a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. The Justice Department says the 1,000-foot string of buoys violates federal law and poses a significant drowning risk for migrants attempting to cross into the United States. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump campaigns for 2024 amid Jan. 6 probe
It's been about a week since the Justice Department sent a letter to former President Donald Trump informing him he was the target of its long-running investigation into Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. It's unclear when exactly we will know whether or not Trump will be indicted for a third time, but the impending decision is not deterring his campaign -- or much of his base. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Prime Time" to examine the status of the 2024 GOP presidential field.
Feds sue Texas over floating border barrier
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against Texas for its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border. Gov. Greg Abbott refused to remove the buoys, prompting the DOJ to make good on its threat to take him to court. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Former Pence chief of staff on 2024 GOP field
Mike Pence is still looking to break through in the crowded Republican field. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead as he faces a possible indictment in the Jan. 6 investigation. Marc Short, senior adviser to Pence and also his former chief of staff, joins "America Decides" to discuss the status of the former vice president's 2024 campaign.
Trump could face indictment in Jan. 6 probe
Former President Donald Trump is facing a possible indictment in the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation. The grand jury met Thursday in Washington, D.C. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential crimes Trump could be charged with.
Trump may face conspiracy, tampering charges
CBS News has learned more details about a target letter sent to former President Donald Trump informing him he's the subject of a Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A senior Trump source confirmed the letter highlights three federal statutes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the potential charges Trump could face, including conspiracy to commit an offense or to defraud the U.S.
GOP rallies around Trump after target letter
Former President Donald Trump is staying defiant after receiving a target letter in the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation. Trump criticized investigators on the campaign trail in Iowa just hours after posting the revelation Tuesday on social media. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to discuss how Republicans are reacting.
What is a target letter? What to know about the DOJ document Trump received
Sending a target letter is often one of the final steps a prosecutor will take before charging a person with a federal crime.
"Consent farms" enabled billions of illegal robocalls, feds say
Lead-generation firms trick consumers into accepting billions of illegal robocalls, regulators said in announcing new crackdown.
DeSantis criticizes Jan. 6 probe
GOP presidential candidates are weighing in on the news Donald Trump is the target of the special counsel investigation into Jan. 6. Speaking to CNN, Ron DeSantis called the investigation the "criminalization of political differences." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is traveling with the Florida governor and reports from South Carolina.
Trump asked to report to Jan. 6 grand jury
CBS News has confirmed a letter from special counsel Jack Smith states that former President Donald Trump is a target of the investigation into the efforts to overturn the 2020 election that culminated on Jan. 6. The letter signals a possible new federal indictment of Trump, a month after he became the first former president to be federally indicted. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Don Bacon discusses Trump target letter
Reaction from Capitol Hill is pouring in following former President Donald Trump's social media post saying he's been informed by special counsel Jack Smith that he is a target of the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined "America Decides" to discuss the target letter and the fight over controversial amendments in the defense spending bill.
What Trump could face in Jan. 6 probe
Former President Donald Trump said he received a target letter related to the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation. Plus, Trump's lawyers attended a hearing related to his handling of classified documents on Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to unpack the latest developments in the investigations into Trump.
DeSantis hopes Trump "doesn't get charged"
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reacting to the target letter sent to former President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 case. In an interview with CNN, he said the country is "going down the road of criminalizing political differences." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from South Carolina, where he is covering DeSantis on the campaign trail.
How much prison time might Trump face if convicted on Espionage Act?
Since 2017, at least seven cases involving the same provision of the Espionage Act ended in guilty pleas. Another went to trial, resulting in a guilty verdict.
Prosecutor denies IRS whistleblower claims
The federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden is refuting a claim by an IRS whistleblower in the probe. U.S. Attorney David Weiss says he was authorized by the Justice Department to make decisions about charges in the case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
FBI director to testify on Capitol Hill
FBI director Christopher Wray will testify before some of his sharpest critics in Congress Wednesday when he's scheduled to appear before the House Judiciary Committee. Several House Republicans have repeatedly accused the Justice Department and the FBI of being politicized against Republicans, with some even floating impeaching Wray. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Next steps in classified documents case
Walt Nauta, an aide to Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges related to the former president's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Nauta has been accused of helping Trump obstruct the Justice Department's investigation into records recovered from Mar-a-Lago in 2022. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what comes next.
The status of Justice Department's Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump's aide indicted in the classified documents case pleaded not guilty to charges in federal court Thursday. Walt Nauta faces six counts including conspiracy to obstruct justice and concealing records. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Georgia official interviewed in Jan. 6 probe
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke with federal prosecutors Wednesday as part of an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The meeting likely focused on a 2021 phone call between Raffensperger and then-President Trump, where Trump was recorded telling Raffensperger to "find" the votes to reverse Joe Biden's win in Georgia. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Prime Time" to discuss the significance of the interview.
Giuliani interviewed by special counsel in Trump election interference probe
Giuliani was questioned about fundraising and meetings that took place between Nov. 3, 2020, and Jan. 6, 2021, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump hits campaign trail after audio release
Former President Donald Trump spoke to voters the day after CNN and CBS News obtained audio in which he discussed a "highly confidential" document in a July 2021 meeting at his Bedminster golf club. Special counsel Jack Smith cited the recording in the indictment of Trump in the classified documents investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro, join "America Decides" to discuss the potential political ramifications for Trump.
Trump defiant after audio recording release
CBS News has obtained an audio recording from 2021 of Donald Trump discussing what he called "secret" and "highly confidential" documents that had not been declassified. The recording -- first aired by CNN -- will likely play a central role in the federal criminal trial against the former president in Florida. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
IRS whistleblower says he was stopped from pursuing leads in Hunter Biden probe
"I documented exactly what happened. And it doesn't seem to match what the attorney general or the U.S. attorney are saying today," Gary Shapley said.
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Watch Live: King Charles addresses Congress after Trump meeting
King Charles III is delivering a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
Federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal.
Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for his firing
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Ex-senior adviser at NIAID indicted over COVID-19 records
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
Will the Fed cut rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.
The Federal Reserve is contending with rising inflation amid the war and a lackluster job market, along with the departure of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Ex-senior adviser at NIAID indicted over COVID-19 records
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa."
Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
No one has been arrested and "officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack," police said.
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack
A man known as "Marlon" is behind a wave of terror attacks in the country's southwest over the weekend, officials said, with presidential elections happening in under a month.
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Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Examining political violence in the U.S.
Instances of political violence in the U.S. are on the rise. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, joins CBS News with more.
FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
Federal agents executed search warrants at about 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis over allegations of fraud, officials told CBS News on Tuesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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.
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DOJ indicts James Comey for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department for a second time, multiple sources tell CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service director defends shooting response
Sean M. Curran, director of the Secret Service, defended his agency's response to Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Sam Vinograd have the latest on the attack.
Trump wraps meeting with King Charles
President Trump and King Charles have finished their closed-door meeting at the White House ahead of Charles' historic address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
What to expect from King Charles' visit
President Trump and King Charles III are set to meet on Tuesday as part of the royal state visit. The king is also expected to address Congress. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.