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When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 2025, he will be the first convicted felon to serve as president. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what will likely happen in his state and federal cases.
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss the ruling.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not appear before a Georgia Senate panel Friday as state legislators review her relationship with Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor working on the case against former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis expected to defy subpoena and skip state Senate committee hearing; Stolen Banksy painting returned to gallery, two men charged.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to battleground states Thursday for the first time since their debate earlier this week. Before speaking at a rally, Trump took to social media to announce he would not debate Harris again, although the former president has changed his mind about debating in the past. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
On Thursday, a judge dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Tuesday's debate. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
A judge has dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee found prosecutors did not have the authority to bring the charges related to filing false documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman join with analysis.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won her Democratic primary in Georgia Tuesday, setting up a matchup with Republican Courtney Kramer in the fall. Willis' reelection run comes as she faces scrutiny over her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others in the state's 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on Tuesday's primaries.
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis won the Democratic primary in Georgia as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.
A Georgia appeals court will review a ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the state's 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Trump's team and other defendants wanted Willis removed from the trial, arguing her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.
The judge who ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others as long as special prosecutor Nathan Wade steps aside will allow the defendants to appeal the decision. The case against Trump will continue while an appeal is heard, but could eventually be delayed again. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis will remain on Georgia's election interference case against former president Donald Trump after special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigns following a judge's ultimatum. The judge said that either Willis or Wade must resign, but ruled that Trump and his legal team failed to provide a conflict of interest where Willis benefitted from her year-long romantic relationship with Wade.
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade stepped down Friday from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The move came hours after a judge ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could stay on the case if Wade resigned. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Daniel Klaidman have the latest.
Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned Friday after a judge ruled that District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case if Wade steps aside. Nikole Killion has details.
Nathan Wade resigned as the special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his associates hours after a Fulton County judge ruled District Attorney Fani Willis and her office may remain if Wade stepped down. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman, Daniel Kleiman and Jessica Levinson have more.
Fulton County judge Scott McAfee ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her office can remain on the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and some of his associates under one condition -- Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who was in a romantic relationship with Willis, must step aside. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Daniel Klaidman and Rikki Klieman break down the latest in the proceedings.
Former President Donald Trump faces multiple felony counts across four different criminal cases against him while he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is keeping up with Trump's legal woes.
Although Judge Scott McAfee allowed Fani Willis to remain on Georgia's election interference case against former president Donald Trump, his ruling had scathing remarks for the Fulton County district attorney. CBS News investigative reporter Daniel Klaidman has more on the details of the decision.
District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump, as long as prosecutor Nathan Wade is dropped, a judge ruled Friday morning. Republican political strategist Terry Sullivan and Democratic political strategist Joel Payne react to the decision and discuss other big political headlines of the week.
Former President Donald Trump's team is responding to a Georgia judge's decision Friday to allow District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the 2020 election interference case if special prosecutor Nathan Wade steps aside. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.
A judge has ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, as long as special prosecutor Nathan Wade is removed from it. Willis and Wade were accused of improperly benefitting from their romantic relationship. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare have more.
Attorney Kenneth Chesebro has already pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his allies. His lawyer, Scott Grubman, spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion about Friday's ruling that allows District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the case as long as Nathan Wade steps aside.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.
Jose Ibarra's trial for the murder of Laken Riley, a student at Georgia's Augusta University College of Nursing, continues as Ibarra's family members are expected to testify on his behalf. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest in the case.
Two people were killed in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small business owner Andy Gossett joins to discuss what the tariffs would mean for his outdoor sporting goods company.
At least two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has new reporting.
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.