5/13: America Decides
Michael Cohen takes the stand in Trump “hush money” trial; Therapy dogs bring joy to government workers in Washington, D.C.
Michael Cohen takes the stand in Trump “hush money” trial; Therapy dogs bring joy to government workers in Washington, D.C.
Michael Cohen testified Monday on being Donald Trump's "fixer" and attorney. Cohen is a key witness in the "hush money" criminal trial against the former president. CBS News' Robert Costa reports.
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is set to testify Monday in the former president's criminal trial over alleged falsified business records to cover up a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels. CBS News' Graham Kates and Katrina Kaufman have more.
Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is expected to testify at the former president's New York criminal trial on Monday.
Following a weekend rally in New Jersey, former President Trump is due back in court on Monday for the continuation of his criminal "hush money" trial. Michael Cohen, Trump's one-time fixer, is expected to take the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former President Donald Trump will return to a New York City courtroom on Monday for his ongoing criminal hush money trial. His former attorney and one-time fixer Michael Cohen, a key witness for the prosecution, is expected to take the stand days after adult film star Stormy Daniels testified.
Donald Trump will be back in court Monday for his New York trial, where key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify. But for now, the former president is focusing his fury squarely at adult film star Stormy Daniels. Robert Costa has more.
Former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is nearing the home stretch. Nearly one month after the trial started, the assistant Manhattan district attorney told the courtroom Friday that the prosecution may rest its case by the end of next week. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman unpacks the proceedings.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is expected on the stand Monday at the New York "hush money" criminal trial against the former president. Cohen is expected to detail how records were falsified to cover up and purchase adult film star Stormy Daniels' story. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Katrina Kaufman break down what's next.
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand Monday in Donald Trump's criminal court case in Manhattan. This week, the former president's legal team sparred with adult film star Stormy Daniels, attacking her credibility as she described an alleged sexual encounter with Trump and subsequent "hush money" payment. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Stormy Daniels' testimony in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial came to an end Thursday. Tom Dupree Jr., former deputy assistant attorney general, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, join "America Decides" to unpack the proceedings.
Stormy Daniels is back on the witness stand in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Trump's attorneys will continue their cross-examination of the adult film star. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Donald Trump's lawyers will continue their cross-examination of adult film star Stormy Daniels Thursday morning, two days after she offered vivid details of her alleged sexual encounter with the former president and the alleged "hush money" payment she received from Trump's former lawyer Micheal Cohen before the 2016 election. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on that and Trump's other court cases.
In Florida Tuesday, a judge indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's federal classified documents case, citing several issues with pre-trial motions and evidence. Meanwhile, in New York, adult film actress Stormy Daniels testified against the former president, giving extensive details about the alleged sexual encounter she had with him and subsequent payment to not talk about it. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Adult film actor Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial on Tuesday. The judge denied Trump's request for a mistrial based on her testimony. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
The adult film star at the center of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial took the stand Tuesday. Stormy Daniels described her alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, and why she accepted a $130,000 "hush money" payment. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to unpack the proceedings.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday indefinitely postponed the Justice Department's classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida. Plus, prosecutors in Trump's New York criminal case put adult film actor Stormy Daniels on the witness stand. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have more.
The judge in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial told prosecutors to keep their questioning of Stormy Daniels relevant to the details of the case as the adult film actress took the stand Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
The long-anticipated testimony of Stormy Daniels has begun in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial centers around a $130,000 payment Stormy Daniels received in 2016 from former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. Prosecutors allege the payment was used to stop Daniels from going public about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Trump has denied this encounter and has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on what to expect from Daniels' testimony.
Stormy Daniels expects to be called to testify in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Tuesday, sources say. The adult film star received a "hush money" payment in 2016 to buy her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Donald Trump has been threatened with possible jail time if he continues to violate the gag order in his New York criminal trial, with the judge in the case being clear about what things the former president shouldn't talk about. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on that.
Judge Juan Merchan found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court Monday for violating a gag order for the 10th time. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman breaks down the proceedings.
Prosecutors called their next witness, Deborah Tarasoff, to the stand in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Tarasoff served as an accountant at the Trump Organization for 24 years. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
The federal judge in Donald Trump's New York criminal case has found the former president in contempt again for violating his gag order and is now threatening him with jail time for his continued behavior. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
The bill failed for a second time, and Democrats are trying to use Republicans' opposition to shift public opinion on immigration in their favor.
During an event Wednesday, her first since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said that she would "be voting for Trump" in November.
Louisville police released dashcam footage and video taken by a street camera outside the golf course.
The Supreme Court reversed a decision from lower court that found GOP lawmakers improperly used race when designing one of South Carolina's congressional districts.
During an event Wednesday, her first since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said that she would "be voting for Trump" in November.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Airfares are down, but the cost of summer travel will still be higher compared with before the pandemic.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Airfares are down, but the cost of summer travel will still be higher compared with before the pandemic.
Used by more and more companies, artificial intelligence programs play a pivotal role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans.
The discount carrier, which has long withheld its fares from travel sites, said it wants to extend the reach of Southwest.com.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
During an event Wednesday, her first since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said that she would "be voting for Trump" in November.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
As Donald Trump's New York criminal trial concludes, most Americans believe he's probably guilty of a crime but are much less sure about what the jury will decide.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
More than 100 people are believed to have been killed Friday in a landslide that buried a village in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
President Biden on Thursday announced his intent to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally, the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country.
Toronto's WNBA expansion team is expected to play its first game in 2026. A team name has not yet been announced.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
The sister of an Israeli hostage seen in a Hamas video says the world needs to see the grim images, because "people are forgetting."
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz gets personal with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King, sharing his perspective on finding love and whether he's open to it right now.
Grammy-winning artist Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King about his thoughts on finding love and says he's "just open" right now.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Radio host Charlamagne tha God is known for his straightforward opinions on "The Breakfast Club." In his new book, "Get Honest or Die Lying," he writes about the impact of having meaningful conversations.
"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King sits down with music legend Lenny Kravitz to talk about his upcoming album, growing up in New York City, overcoming his insecurities and more.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
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.
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
Family members of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the city for around $2 million. It includes money for the graves of the victims. Lawyers also announced a new lawsuit, this one against the state of Texas.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced Wednesday a $2 million settlement with the Texas city. Law enforcement agencies who responded to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School have come under scrutiny for their actions during the attack. Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the victims' families, spoke at a press conference.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
An Illinois man accused of firing a loaded gun outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was arraigned this week. John Banuelos did not stay silent during his day in court, making bold predictions about his legal future. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
There are more calls for conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from pending cases involving the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection after a report by the New York Times that a flag linked to the Capitol insurrection was found flying last summer outside Alito's New Jersey vacation home. The report comes after Alito recently acknowledged an upside-down U.S. flag was flown briefly outside his Virginia home days after the Capitol siege. Scott MacFarlane has more.
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states, a new survey found that more young people prefer marijuana to alcohol. Nikki Battiste has more.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is facing renewed scrutiny after the New York Times reported that a second flag linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was shown flying at his vacation home last summer. Investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, who broke the story, joins CBS News to discuss what it means for the high court.
Israel saw protests Wednesday after families of hostages decided to release a graphic video taken by militants showing five female soldiers in captivity. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with the sister of one hostage about the efforts to keep their stories alive.