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Judge dismisses Trump's federal election case

Judge Tanya Chutkan, who was overseeing President-elect Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case, has agreed to dismiss the case after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion Monday asking for just that. Smith also filed a motion to end the case on how Trump handled classified documents after his first presidency, where prosecutors had been appealing a previous dismissal. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Rikki Klieman and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.

Nov 25
09:23

Trump election interference case dismissed

The election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump was dismissed Monday after special counsel Jack Smith requested the case end as Justice Department policy forbids the "prosecution of a sitting president." Prosecutors could decide to charge Trump again after he leaves office. Nikole Killion reports.

Nov 25
03:19

Could Trump's federal cases be revived?

A judge dismissed the federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to end the proceedings. Smith also filed a request to end the classified documents case against Trump. Harry Litman, former U.S. attorney and former deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" with analysis.

Nov 25
05:20

Judge grants dismissal of Trump's Jan. 6 case

Late Monday, federal judge Tanya Chutkan granted the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case. Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to dismiss the election interference and classified documents cases earlier in the day. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.

Nov 25
07:35

Latest news on Trump cases

Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking to dismiss two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his second term in the White House. CBS News' Robert Legare and Caroline Polisi have more.

Nov 25
09:50

Trump team reacts to Smith's motion to dismiss

Donald Trump's communication director Steven Cheung is reacting to news of special counsel Jack Smith filing to dismiss the charges against the president-elect stemming from an alleged scheme to interfere in the 2020 election. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

Nov 25
03:18

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Menendez brothers set to appear in court for the first time in almost 30 years; Special counsel Jack Smith files motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump.

Nov 25
48:23

Smith seeks to dismiss Trump charges

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss the charges against President-elect Donald Trump stemming from an alleged scheme to subvert the transfer of power after the election in 2020. Nancy Cordes anchored CBS News' special report on the legal development.

Nov 25
11:53

Former U.S. attorney on Gaetz as Trump pick

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.

Nov 14
05:01

What happens to Jack Smith's Trump cases

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, is wrapping up his work and planning to resign before Trump takes office in January. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the ramifications of that.

Nov 13
03:38

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Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.

Nov 13

Special Counsel Jack Smith to resign: NYT

Special Counsel Jack Smith, the leader of two federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, will wrap up his work and resign before the president-elect takes office in January, according to new reporting from the New York Times.

Nov 13
00:15

Alleged Iran plot to kill Trump: What we know

The Department of Justice has revealed criminal charges in connection with a failed Iranian plot to kill U.S. officials, including President-elect Donald Trump. The DOJ named three individuals in a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, including an Iranian man who says he was instructed to surveil and assassinate Trump during the campaign. The two other suspects are not accused of going after Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

Nov 8
04:07

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Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case

President-elect Donald Trump is facing four federal charges in the case arising from the 2020 presidential election.

Nov 8

What to expect in Trump's ongoing legal cases

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.

Nov 7
03:21

Future of Trump's legal cases

A longstanding Justice Department policy could be applied to some of former President Donald Trump's legal cases as conversations are underway about winding down the prosecutions before Trump takes office. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.

Nov 7
02:42

Election expert on Trump's criminal cases

President-elect Donald Trump promised to fire special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice said it will wind down the cases against Trump before his inauguration. Rick Pildes, constitutional and election law expert, joins CBS News to break down what Trump's win means for his federal and state criminal cases.

Nov 6
02:59

What will happen to Jack Smith's case?

The Department of Justice is in contact with special counsel Jack Smith's office about how to wind down the ongoing federal prosecutions against President-elect Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the talks. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on Trump's legal cases.

Nov 6
04:58

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Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions

President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.

Nov 6

New York, New York - October 27: Former president Donald Trump

What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election? Experts weigh in.

Trump's third campaign for president has played out alongside the four criminal cases against him. Where they go could very well depend on whether he's elected.

Oct 28

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Trump argues Smith unlawfully appointed in documents and election cases

Former President Donald Trump urged two separate courts to toss out the cases brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.

Oct 26

Trump team motions to dismiss Smith case

Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the federal election interference case against him arguing special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

Oct 25
02:08

Trump pledges to fire Jack Smith if elected

Former President Donald Trump told a conservative radio host that if elected, he would immediately fire special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his holding of classified documents.

Oct 25
02:32

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Judge unseals evidence in Trump case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election interference proceedings unsealed nearly 1,900 pages of heavily redacted evidence that special counsel Jack Smith assembled to build his case against the former president. Trump's legal team objected to the release before next month's election, but the judge said withholding the information from the public could itself constitute election interference.

Oct 19
01:26

Unsealed Trump case evidence: What we learned

A judge on Friday unsealed more than 1,800 pages of documents in the federal 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Much of the unsealed documents, including interview transcripts and court hearings, remain heavily redacted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

Oct 18
03:57

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown

The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

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Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.

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Biden's top hostage envoy travels to Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice

Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.

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Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

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Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs

Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.

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Christmas Travel Chaos Deepens As Airlines Scrap 800 U.S. Trips

More than 119 million U.S. holiday travelers expected to hit roads, skies

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

11H ago

8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France

Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

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IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

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Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

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IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

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What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?

Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.

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Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

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Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs

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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

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Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.

10H ago

President Biden To Promote Student Loan 'Plan B' In Wisconsin College Town

Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office

The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.

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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

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Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

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Dec 19

Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk

Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.

Dec 19

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Dec 19

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8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France

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Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack

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Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden

In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.

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One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.

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7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school

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Dec 19

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Dec 19

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Dec 19
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
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Dec 18

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Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

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.

Dec 18
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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

Dec 18

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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

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Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack

At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.

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German Christmas market attack update

At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.

13H ago
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Toddler killed in German market attack, police say

At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.

13H ago
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Details on suspect in crash at German market

More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.

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JonBenét Ramsey's dad on key evidence

John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

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.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

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.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

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.

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