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President Trump could face legal troubles for his comments prior to the attack at the U.S. Capitol that led to five deaths. Some Republicans are defending him, citing a Supreme Court case that involved a KKK leader. Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to discuss the potential legal fallout for the president.
"When the president does it, that means it is not illegal."
Senators head back to Capitol Hill for the final day of the question-and-answer portion of the impeachment trial amid uncertainty about whether there's enough support for a vote to call witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
"If a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest, that cannot be the kind of quid pro quo that results in impeachment."
Alan Dershowitz, a member of President Trump's legal team, argued the president cannot be impeached if for a quid pro quo, even to help him win reelection, if he thought he was acting in the national interest. "That cannot be the kind of quid pro quo that results in impeachment," Dershowitz said. Watch this portion of the proceedings.
President Trump's legal team concluded opening arguments in the Senate trial yesterday, stressing that president did not commit an impeachable offense. They also addressed reports of new allegations from former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book. CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan joins CBSN with more on the president's legal strategy.
Prince Andrew announced recently that he was withdrawing from royal duties amid renewed attention to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
Here's a look at where things stand as the impeachment probe finally comes to trial in the Senate
With the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump set to begin in the coming days, Republicans remain divided on the subject of calling for witnesses. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to introduce a resolution outlining the details of the trial process on Tuesday. USA Today's D.C. bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN's Omar Villafranco with a look at the latest developments.
"President Trump has done nothing wrong and is confident that this team will defend him, the voters, and our democracy from this baseless, illegitimate impeachment," the White House said.
President Trump's legal team for his impeachment trial is taking shape. It will be led by White House counsel Pat Cipollone and the president's personal attorney Jay Sekulow, along with Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr and others. CBS News' Natalie Brand, McClatchy congressional reporter Emma Dumain, and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with the latest developments.
President Trump is spending Christmas at Mar-a-Lago in Florida with his family, but he can't escape the turmoil of Washington, where an impeachment trial could begin in the new year. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined CBSN from West Palm Beach with the latest.
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Jeffrey Epstein's death raises almost as many questions as did the shocking allegations about his life. Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS Weekend News" to discuss.
Jeffrey Epstein, the financier whose extravagant lifestyle came crashing down after his arrest on charges that he ran a sex trafficking ring, apparently killed himself in prison on Saturday morning. The FBI and the New York City medical examiners office are investigating his death. Mola Lenghi reports.
Thousands of pages of court documents stem from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims financier Jeffrey Epstein kept her as a teen sex slave
Thousands of pages of documents from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims financier Jeffrey Epstein kept her as a sex slave were released Friday. The court documents included some big names, including new details about President Trump's relationship with Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Epstein, charged with child sex trafficking, has surrounded himself with powerful people but not much is known about his life or fortune
Labor Secy. Alex Acosta says he won't resign; House hearing on immigration center conditions.
Epstein faces federal child sex trafficking charges in New York City, where prosecutors say a raid of his home turned up hundreds of lewd photos
In his first TV interview since Epstein was indicted Monday on child sex trafficking charges, Dershowitz denies the 2008 deal was a bargain
Alan Dershowitz, one of Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyers, talks about the new accusations against his former client in his first TV interview since Epstein's indictment. Dershowitz defended Epstein against sex abuse allegations in Florida more than a decade ago. One of Epstein's accusers, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, claims she was forced to have sex with Dershowitz as part of Epstein's alleged sex trafficking operation. Dershowitz says Giuffre and her lawyer, David Boies, falsely accused him as part of an elaborate extortion scheme. Giuffre is suing him for defamation. Mola Lenghi reports.
James Patterson lived in the same Palm Beach neighborhood as Epstein, writing on his alleged crimes
The case made national headlines and a book about it by Alan Dershowitz became a bestseller and a movie
The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is down to its final hours before Election Day 2024.
Seven battleground states, which which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, hold the keys to the 2024 election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
A former police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
The flash flood-inducing rains that killed more than 210 people in Spain's Valencia region have moved north, snarling air and rail traffic in Barcelona.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch was issued for parts of Cuba. Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Rafael churns north.
Lt. John Rodgers said on Facebook that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before providing them aid.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.
I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.
In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.
Beyond her decades in politics, the vice president's earnings include book royalties and investments.
New York City marathon top winners will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the race Sunday.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.
I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.
In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount ahead of Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.
Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.
"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.
President Biden lauds Moldovan incumbent Maia Sandu's reelection, saying "Russia sought to undermine" the country's democratic institutions for months.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
It's almost over! "Sunday Morning" Jane Pauley looks back at how TV's comics and late-night hosts have viewed the 2024 presidential election.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
A leader of the folk saint cult was gunned down along with another woman and child at an altar to the skeletal figure, authorities said.
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Boeing workers are voting on a new union contract Monday that does not include the pension benefits that thousands sought during negotiations. Cody Martin, a Boeing union worker, joins CBS News with more on how he will vote.
Democrat Christina Bohannan could potentially flip Iowa's 1st Congressional District if she defeats incumbent Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The results could impact what party controls the House of Representatives. Bohannan joins CBS News with more on her campaign's efforts to court voters in that state.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are still hitting battleground states to try to sway any remaining undecided voters. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on the final Harris campaign stops and Olivia Rinaldi breaks down Trump's final arguments.
North Carolina has become one of the key battleground states for the 2024 elections as Democrats push for more voters in that state. CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down how campaigns are trying to sway voters.
CBS News will receive fresh polling data throughout Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto previews what to expect as more information becomes available.