Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
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President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
Judge Aileen Cannon asked the special counsel and Trump to file hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case by Tuesday.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from federal prosecution for acts he allegedly committed while in office. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Trump's legal team and federal prosecutors faced off over a ruling last month that limited aspects of his speech ahead of his D.C. criminal trial.
The order still allows Trump to continue criticizing the charges against him, the Justice Department, and the Biden administration.
Prosecutors urged Judge Tanya Chutkan to consider making the gag order a permanent condition of his pretrial release.
Trump allegedly discussed sensitive information pertaining to American nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The trial for Donald Trump's election-related case in Washington, D.C., could be the first of the former president's four pending criminal cases to go to trial.
The order would limit what information former President Donald Trump and his legal team could share publicly about the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
The PAC, which had raised over $100 million by early 2022, has run through most of its funds and had just $3.7 million in cash on hand at the end of June.
Federal prosecutors have filed additional charges against Donald Trump in the classified documents case. The former president now faces one new count of willful retention of national defense information and two new obstruction counts. Charges were also filed against a new defendant, Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira. CBS News' Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane report.
The unsealed 44-page document outlines the types of highly sensitive documents Trump allegedly had at Mar-a-Lago and includes key pieces of evidence.
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
Officers of the San Mateo Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly resisting arrest and threatening an officer after he was suspected of shoplifting from a Safeway store in San Mateo, the department said.
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the city's Bayview neighborhood on Monday.
For the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, every step is a gift, and this Christmas, they're wrapping up something special for fans.
On the streets of San Francisco, one street performer captivates tourists with his blend of music and performance art.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
A big rig overturned and shut down a connector ramp of westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland early Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
A woman was critically injured in a stabbing in a San Jose neighborhood Monday and a suspect was arrested in the attack, authorities said.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City.
A dead body was found at a campground Tuesday morning in Sonoma County, according to authorities.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Vallejo police arrested one of multiple burglary suspects who allegedly rammed a vehicle through a store's front entrance last week.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
The Napa Salvation Army struck gold on Saturday, discovering a rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars in one of its red kettles.
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
On the day the San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention, they delivered a performance that summed up their disappointing season.
The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday.
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs before their game at Miami began on Sunday because of victories by Washington and the Los Angeles Rams.
Officers of the San Mateo Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly resisting arrest and threatening an officer after he was suspected of shoplifting from a Safeway store in San Mateo, the department said.
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the city's Bayview neighborhood on Monday.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Vallejo police arrested one of multiple burglary suspects who allegedly rammed a vehicle through a store's front entrance last week.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Veteran East Bay R&B band Tower of Power plays classic funk and soul hits along with some seasonal holiday standards to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
One spectacular holiday light display in the East Bay takes its central inspiration not from Santa or Christmas elves, but canines.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kelsi Thorud reports on the holiday events at Union Square. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Da Lin reports on the annual Christmas brunch held by an Oakland business to help those in need. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kara St. Cyr reports on a deadly house fire in Oakland. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on holiday events in the Bay Area. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
This Christmas, St. Anthony's Foundation in San Francisco continues its nearly 75-year legacy of service and compassion, bringing hope and community to the city’s most vulnerable by serving a festive meal to anyone who wants one. Veronica Macias reports.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.