New York's last mayor, Bill de Blasio, defends successor Eric Adams amid scandal
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
Top government ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The decision to oust David Huitema came two weeks after at least 17 inspectors general were removed from their roles.
U.S. to send cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik to Russia in prisoner swap
The deal will see Alexander Vinnik returned to Russia in a swap for American teacher Marc Fogel.
El Salvador OK'd migrant prison deal as U.S. paved way for nuclear power
The nuclear agreement is a potential national security win for the United States, one expert said.
Bannon pleads guilty in "We Build the Wall" donor fraud case
Trump ally Steve Bannon entered a guilty plea Tuesday for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit devoted to building a wall on the U.S. southern border.
Trump picks Neil Jacobs, known for "Sharpie-gate" incident, to head NOAA
Jacobs is an atmospheric scientist who previously served as acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the first Trump administration.
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
Democratic states plan to sue over Trump's federal grant funding freeze
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
Minnesotans among the Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by President Trump
Minnesotans are among those granted clemency for crimes committed during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump signs flurry of executive actions on Day 1
Donald Trump is signing roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations upon taking office Monday.
How to watch Donald Trump's presidential inauguration
CBS News will carry the Trump Inauguration Day events live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, across broadcast and streaming platforms.
Official portraits of President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance released
Trump and Vance are each wearing blue suits and blue ties, standing in front of an American flag.
Judgment in Trump fraud case stands at $502 million before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will likely owe the state of New York about half a billion dollars when he's sworn in as president.