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A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her office may remain on the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump and his allies if Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor previously in a romantic relationship with Willis, steps aside. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson break down the ruling.
A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her office can remain on the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump and his allies if Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who was in a romantic relationship with Willis, steps aside. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green anchored team coverage of the decision.
Judge in Georgia Trump election case says while he couldn't "conclusively establish" when Willis' relationship with prosecutor turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains."
A judge is expected to issue a ruling on whether or not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from overseeing Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on the case and some of Trump's other legal battles.
The Judicial Conference of the United States, the federal agency that sets guidelines for America's judiciary, has taken a major step to stop plaintiffs from seeking the most favorable judge for their case, a practice known as "judge shopping." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Donald Trump's campaign is shifting focus to the general election, but he still has plenty of time left in the court room. Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray, co-authors of "The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary," join "America Decides" to take a look at how the former president will balance both.
A Fulton County judge in the Georgia election interference case dismissed six of the counts in the 41-count indictment brought against former President Donald Trump and some of his associates. Trump was charged with three of the six counts that were dropped. CBS News' Jared Eggleston explains.
A Fulton County judge on Wednesday tossed out several counts brought against former President Donald Trump and five others.
A Fulton County judge tossed out some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and five others in the Georgia election interference case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Fani Willis now faces two challengers in her reelection bid to be Fulton County district attorney.
House Republicans on Friday released 5,000 hours of previously unseen surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines how the release could impact the Justice Department's open cases related to the riot.
Closing arguments concluded Friday in the hearing to determine if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants argue Willis' romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade creates a conflict of interest. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrived at a courtroom after the defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify her from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Lawyers for Trump and his co-defendants allege Willis improperly benefited from a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Watch Major Garrett anchor CBS News' coverage and a portion of the final arguments delivered by Adam Abbate, the lawyer representing the D.A.'s office.
Attorney Steve Sadow, who is representing former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, questioned the timeline of the relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify Willis from prosecuting the case.
Closing arguments will begin Friday in a hearing over whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. CBS News legal contributor Rikki Klieman breaks down the case.
Terrence Bradley, the former law partner and divorce lawyer for Nathan Wade, testified he was speculating when he told a defense attorney for one of Donald Trump's co-defendants about an alleged relationship between Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The defense attorneys in the Trump case allege that Willis engaged in an improper relationship with Wade, whom she hired to work on the racketeering case against Trump, and financially benefited from it.
Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutors did not call District Attorney Fani Willis to the witness stand for additional questioning Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks at what's next in the case.
In an unexpected twist, Fulton County prosecutors did not call District Attorney Fani Willis back to the witness stand for a second day of questioning on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from outside the courthouse.
Fulton County prosecutors declined to call D.A. Fani Willis to testify for a second day in the hearing held to disqualify her from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Three of former President Donald Trump's legal cases have seen major developments in less than 24 hours. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to analyze the events in Georgia, New York and at the Supreme Court.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case, took the stand Thursday to defend against a request to disqualify her. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, CBS News investigative producer Dan Klaidman joins to discuss the scene in the courtroom.
The tables were turned on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who took the stand Thursday for the first time in the same courtroom where she typically prosecutes defendants. The hearing was over whether Willis is qualified to prosecute the 2020 election interference case following allegations Willis had a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor on her team. Nikole Killion has more.
In an unexpected move, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday in a hearing over her alleged misconduct in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, has been the subject of a hearing Thursday in Atlanta. One of Trump's co-defendants in the case has accused Willis of financial impropriety stemming from the relationship, something that could disqualify her and her office from prosecuting the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
A judge could confirm the trial start date in former President Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" case during a hearing in New York Thursday. Trump is expected to attend. In this case, he's charged with falsifying records to hide payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen, who prosecutors say covered up a relationship between Trump and adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates breaks down the latest on this case and other Trump legal issues.
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction should be tossed out because he was elected president, his lawyers say.
The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
China said the airspace violation occurred when the plane's pilot took emergency measures due to turbulence, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
The Kansas City Chiefs make history as the first NFL team featured in a Hallmark holiday movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," blending football and festive romance. Chiefs president Mark Donovan and marketing officer Lara Krug discuss the team's role in the film.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
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.
Jose Ibarra has been convicted of murder and other charges for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra's status as an undocumented immigrant thrust the case into the national spotlight earlier this year. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
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.
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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.
Police in Ohio are investigating a massive explosion at a home southeast of Cincinnati that was caught on doorbell cameras Tuesday. A man and a woman were found dead while another was hospitalized.
The Culinary Workers Union strike against Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas is stretching on with no end in sight as workers continue their push for a five-year contract with better wages and benefits. Virgin has hired hundreds of temporary workers to keep the resort running. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
The United Nations says virtually no aid has reached Northern Gaza as Israel carries out an offensive in the area. Nearly 100 aid trucks were looted over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Jose Ibarra has been convicted of murder and other charges for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra's status as an undocumented immigrant thrust the case into the national spotlight earlier this year. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.