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The suit alleges that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department are overstepping constitutional limits in their use of federal law enforcement officers to tamp down on protests.
Alleged $2 billion scheme to evade taxes also ensnared prominent private equity investor Robert Smith.
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.
ProPublica reports the Department of Justice sent an email that said federal investigators can publicly look into suspected election fraud before the polls close. It specifically mentioned postal workers and military employees, both of whom President Trump has accused of assisting in voter fraud. The memo goes against the DOJ's longstanding rule of not interfering with elections. ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on his reporting.
The lawsuit alleges Yale "discriminates based on race and national origin in its undergraduate admissions process, and that race is the determinative factor in hundreds of admissions decisions each year."
The pair are being held at the Alexandria Adult Detention Center in Virginia, the Alexandria Sheriff's Office confirmed to CBS News.
Weissmann said he does not anticipate he will be subpoenaed by John Durham as part of his sweeping review into the origins of the FBI's Russia probe.
Judge Emmet Sullivan is reviewing the Justice Department's move to dismiss charges against President Trump's former national security adviser.
Few states are as important to the outcome of the presidential election as Pennsylvania. Election officials in the Keystone State fear the victor could be determined by the fate of so-called "naked ballots," which are turned in without a privacy envelope. CBS News campaign reporter Zak Hudak joined CBSN from Pittsburgh to discuss.
The Trump administration claims the Chinese-owned messaging service is a threat to national security.
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
New York City, Portland and Seattle were labeled "anarchist jurisdictions" by the Justice Department.
The federal sedition law is used rarely but is aimed at charging individuals with overthrowing the government.
Attorney General William Barr criticized the Black Lives Matter movement in a speech Wednesday, accusing activists of exploiting the deaths of Black people at the hands of police for political gain. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang join CBSN with more on Barr's comments.
Attorney General William Barr is calling on U.S. attorneys nationwide to seek federal charges against violent demonstrators. He even suggested invoking the rarely-used sedition law, which can punish someone found to be a threat against the U.S. government. Aruna Viswanatha, a Wall Street Journal reporter covering the Justice Department, broke the story and joined CBSN to discuss.
The attorney general made several shocking statements at a Constitution Day event sponsored by Hillsdale College. Catherine Herridge reports from the Department of Justice.
In a rare rebuke by an attorney general of his department's own prosecutors, Barr said they sometimes fixate too much on prominent targets and on "ill-conceived" political probes.
Bolton's memoir, "The Room Where It Happened," hit shelves in June after an unsuccessful attempt by the Justice Department to block publication.
There are indicators suggesting the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the FBI's 2016 probe of election meddling and Russian ties to Trump campaign members is in its final phase. Federal prosecutor John Durham is leading the effort. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
The nationwide survey found violent crimes excluding simple assault fell for the first time in four years.
Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the Justice Department's decision to try to defend President Trump in a rape accuser's defamation case, and why the move is so controversial.
In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department is intervening to take over President Trump's defense in a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who has accused him of rape. The president denies wrongdoing. Kim Wehle, a former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor at the University of Baltimore, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the concerns raised by the government taking over the president's defense on a personal lawsuit.
In his new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump," Peter Strzok recounts the process investigating then-candidate Trump and makes the case for the president being compromised by Russia.
Former FBI deputy assistant director Peter Strzok says he and others are aware of classified information that could hurt the 2020 Trump campaign if it became public. Strzok led the FBI's 2016 investigation into Russian election interference before he was ousted. His new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" details his time at the FBI and his concerns about what the U.S. currently faces. He joined CBSN to discuss.
A federal judge will rule on whether government lawyers can represent the president in writer E. Jean Carroll's civil suit.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The U.S. struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing one person, the U.S. Southern Command announced Monday. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Holiday travel is ramping up ahead of Christmas, with more than 122 million Americans expected to travel this week, according to TSA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Chris Van Cleave has the latest.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
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