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Trump's defense delivers closing argument
Donald Trump's lead attorney Todd Blanche is delivering the defense's closing argument at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
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Donald Trump's lead attorney Todd Blanche is delivering the defense's closing argument at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
A new article from The New York Times Magazine analyzes the rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and how it has evolved since 2016. Charles Homans, national politics reporter for The Times, joins "America Decides" to explain.
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBS News to explain.
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.
Special counsel John Durham's final report found the FBI was too reliant on leads from former President Donald Trump's political opponents when deciding to investigate his 2016 campaign's ties to Russia. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
After almost four years of investigation, special counsel John Durham found the FBI lacked "actual evidence" to investigate then-candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. The report did not reveal any major new findings, but it repeated prior criticism that there was no misconduct between Trump and Russia. Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
In a 16-page indictment, prosecutors alleged former President Donald Trump organized a plan to sway the 2016 election by purchasing information to advance the defendant's electoral chances. Trump is the first former President in American history to be charged with a crime. Major Garrett reports from Palm Beach, Florida.
Former President Donald Trump spoke at the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Miami Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Trump's speech.
Michael Sussmann was accused of lying to investigators during meeting about now-debunked information linking the Trump Organization and Russia's Alfa Bank.
The National Intelligence Council released a recently unclassified report earlier this month assessing foreign threats to the 2020 presidential election. It ultimately found that Russia played the biggest role in successfully influencing our democracy. Many might blame former President Trump, but there are a number of other reasons why Americans are so vulnerable. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
McCabe defended the decision to open the Russia investigation, while acknowledging errors.
He had the support of some groups that traditionally vote Democratic and made inroads with some not-so-traditional Democratic groups.
The White House chief of staff said Trump's tweets about the Russia probe this month "were not self-executing declassification orders."
Former FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday defended the bureau's investigation into ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. He appeared virtually before the Senate Judiciary Committee and testified the probe was done by the book and was appropriate. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The former FBI director testified about the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Brad Parscale's name is in the spotlight for another reason after Channel 4 News released a report detailing an alleged Trump campaign strategy to deter Black Americans from voting in 2016. Jason Kint, CEO of Digital Content Next, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
Comey will testify about his involvement in the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation.
Author and Harvard professor Michael Sandel joins CBSN to discuss the nation's polarized political landscape, and how President Trump was able to tap into the politics of resentment during the 2016 election. His new book is called “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?”
Campaigning in 2016, Donald Trump called on Black voters across the country to "try something new" by voting against the Democratic Party, saying "What do you have to lose?" Now, more than 1,000 Black women have signed a petition and open letter on Change.org with their reply. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the former Democratic Party chair of Maryland and widow of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, joins CBSN to discuss the petition.
President Trump heads to New Hampshire Friday for a rally, fresh off accepting the Republican nomination for a second term during the closing night of the Republican National Convention. Stephanie Murray, the author of the Massachusetts Politico Playbook, joined CBSN to discuss.
A group of anti-Trump Republicans and Independents have organized a counter-convention to the RNC. The organizers of the Convention on Founding Principles based the event around basic American ideals that the Republican Party has abandoned under President Trump. Mindy Finn, convention co-organizer and executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them.
Politico Senior Writer Marc Caputo says the decision to use excerpts from Russian-hacked documents during the 2016 election was justified because the information was true and newsworthy.
U.S. Assistant Attorney General John Demers tells 60 Minutes the 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton."
In a denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, 60 Minutes asked the FBI and DOJ to unmask a 2016 candidate who asked for and received hacked information on their opponent.
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
In November, Westheimer was named New York's honorary ambassador to loneliness.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
The Gaza Health Ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
In November, Westheimer was named New York's honorary ambassador to loneliness.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
AT&T said it learned about the hack in April, but it delayed alerting customers due to federal investigations. Here's what to know.
Beginning July 15, the airline is also changing its uniform policy due to the incident.
Here are the different kinds of scams to be aware of if you're planning on going to the Paris Olympics.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention.
President Biden has been talking with Democratic constituencies in an effort to shore up support for 2024 race as some Democratic lawmakers call for his exit.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, dressed in a body suit, dove into the famous river.
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday afternoon. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, entertainment attorney Tre Lovell and CBS News correspondent Elise Preston join to unpack the development.
Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Gavin Plumb was snared after an undercover Minnesota police officer infiltrated an online group.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
President Biden returns to campaign trail in battleground states as pressure mounts to withdraw; World Series of Poker has drawn a record number of entrants.
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Something in the Water."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Circle Back."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Do."