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Donald Trump Jr. was called to the stand in a New York courtroom Wednesday to testify in the New York civil fraud trial of his family and The Trump Organization. Trump Jr. is expected to return for further questioning on Thursday with his brother, Eric, expected to follow. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Donald Trump Jr., the former president's eldest son, is the first of four Trumps scheduled to testify in a New York civil fraud trial. Joseph Tully, a criminal defense attorney, joins CBS News with how Trump Jr.'s testimony could play out in court.
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to take the stand Wednesday in the New York civil fraud trial pitting his family and namesake company against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The former president's eldest son is the first of four Trumps set to testify in the trial. Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and their father Donald Trump are also expected to take the witness stand in the coming days. Seth Berenzweig, a defense and compliance attorney, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Donald Trump Jr. was called to the stand in a New York courtroom Wednesday to testify in the civil fraud trial, the first of four Trumps who are expected to be called in the coming days.
Before the prosecution rests its fraud case in New York against Donald Trump, two of his children and The Trump Organization, it appears Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump will be questioned on the stand. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has the latest.
New York Attorney General Letitia James intends to call Trump and his children to testify beginning this week.
A New York appeals court dismissed Ivanka Trump on Tuesday from a wide-ranging fraud lawsuit brought against her father and his company last year by the state's attorney general.
The special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump has subpoenaed his daughter Ivanka Trump, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to the New York Times. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee released six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns, ending Trump's years-long legal battle to keep them secret. Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee has released another round of witness transcripts. Scott MacFarlane reports.
The House Ways and Means Committee has released six years of tax returns from former President Donald Trump. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Lana Zak about the potential legal ramifications for Trump, this family and his businesses based on the newly public information.
Former President Donald Trump slammed the Jan. 6 House committee report which was released this week, and which found Trump culpable for inciting the Capitol riot. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Former Vice President Mike Pence sits down with "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss former President Donald Trump, the 2020 election and the House Jan. 6 investigation. Brennan joins "Red and Blue" along with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe to discuss the wide-ranging interview.
A day after former President Trump announced his third White House bid, many Republicans sounded open to other candidates. Ivanka Trump said she does "not plan to be involved in politics." Major Garrett has the details.
"This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family," Ivanka Trump posted on Instagram.
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
The New York attorney general has announced a civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump Organization for alleged fraudulent business practices. Attorney General Letitia James said she's referring her findings to other legal offices for possible criminal investigations. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discussed the civil case and the potential fallout from it.
A federal appeals court ruled the Justice Department can resume using documents marked as classified that were seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Meanwhile, New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Trump and three of his children alleging more than a decade of fraud in the Trump Organization. The former president denied the allegations, calling it a "witch hunt." CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to talk more about the ongoing investigations.
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday announced that her office is suing former President Donald Trump, The Trump Organization, and three of Trump's children, for fraud. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa dive into the lawsuit on "Red and Blue."
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing former President Donald Trump and three of his children over alleged fraudulent business practices. CBS News contributor Keir Dougall discussed the lawsuit and explained how it may impact other investigations, including the Justice Department probe into documents marked as classified that the FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, died last week in her Manhattan home.
Ivana Trump, a businesswoman and the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died Thursday, her family said. She was 73. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano have the latest.
CBS News exclusively obtained a clip of Ivanka Trump's interview with the documentary filmmaker.
CBS News exclusively obtained video of British documentary filmmaker Alex Holder's interview with Ivanka Trump after the 2020 election, in which she backed her father's election challenge. Norah O'Donnell reports.
CBS News has confirmed that filmmaker Alex Holder's upcoming series is based on at least 11 hours of straight-to-camera interviews of both the former president and his family.
Ivanka Trump said in recorded video testimony shown during the House Jan. 6 committee's first public hearing that she accepted then-Attorney General Bill Barr's conclusion that the 2020 election was not affected by fraud.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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.
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Investigators are learning more about the suspect in the Abundant Life Christian School shooting that occurred in Madison, Wisconsin. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Officials are probing social media and other clues that the suspect in the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting may have left behind. Investigators are trying to piece together a possible motive for the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant has more.
Steven M. Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), joined CBS News with more on the agency's mission to disrupt violent crime. This comes after another deadly school shooting occurred in Madison, Wisconsin.
Records are providing more details about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect and her family life. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known as officials investigate the 15-year-old's motive.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the third consecutive month, slashing rates by a quarter percentage point. It was the Fed's final rate decision before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has been a longtime critic of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to break down the move.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada haven't even gone into effect and they've already plunged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government into turmoil. On Monday, Trudeau's finance minister and deputy prime minister resigned, sharing a sharply critical assessment of her old boss in a public letter. Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa bureau chief for Canada's Global News, joins "America Decides" to discuss Trudeau's future.
There are new signs Israel and Hamas are closing in on a ceasefire deal following more than a year of warfare. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the details from Tel Aviv.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will remove millions of immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. through his mass deportation plan once he takes office in January. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez rode along Wednesday in El Paso with a sergeant for the Texas Department of Public Safety to discuss border policy.