Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
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Rep. Boyle calls Garland "weak and feckless"
While Republican leadership on Capitol Hill has been steadfast in their criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland amid special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Jan. 6, so too have some Democrats. Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan Boyle joins "America Decides" to discuss why he thinks Garland hasn't risen to the occasion.
CBS News polling on Trump's Jan. 6 indictment
A fresh CBS News poll finds 51% of voters say former President Donald Trump planned to stay in office through illegal and unconstitutional means after the 2020 election. That's compared to 29% who say he attempted to hold on to power legally. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down what voters think about Trump's indictment in the Jan. 6 case.
Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
Trump lawyers ask for narrow protective order
The Justice Department on Friday asked the judge in the Jan. 6 case to limit the information former President Donald Trump can share about the proceedings. Trump's legal team on Monday responded, arguing for a narrower protective order "to shield only genuinely sensitive materials from public view." CBS News' Robert Costa and Fin Gómez have more.
All Trump's legal cases and trial dates
Special counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump is just one of several legal challenges facing the former president. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on the campaign and trial schedules the Trump team will now have to navigate at the same time.
Trump rails against special counsel
A social media post from Donald Trump saying "If you go after me, I'm coming after you!" prompted prosecutors to ask for a protective order concerning evidence in the federal 2020 election interference case against the former president. This comes as one of Trump's attorneys says an indictment about election interference in George is on the way. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Trump lashes out at Justice Department
In the days after former President Donald Trump's third criminal indictment, related to his attempts to stay in power following the 2020 election, he continued campaigning and railing against special counsel Jack Smith. Meanwhile, a new CBS News poll finds more than half of Americans believe Trump tried to stay in office through illegal and unconstitutional means. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Washington.
Barr says Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"
"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.
Historian on Trump indictment: "The most important criminal trial in American history"
Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer says, in charging the former president in the January 6 insurrection, the Department of Justice has boldly declared it will hold our leaders accountable if they violate sacrosanct democratic principles.
CBS News poll: After latest Trump indictment, many see implications for democracy
Americans weigh in on what they think Trump's second federal indictment means for democracy itself.
Historian on Trump indictment and holding leaders accountable
Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer, editor of "The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment," discusses the latest criminal indictment against the former president as a result of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6 insurrection. Zelizer explains that, in bringing Trump to trial, the Department of Justice has boldly declared – regardless of the political fallout – it will hold our leaders accountable if they violate sacrosanct democratic principles.
DOJ requests protective order in Trump election interference case
The order would limit what information former President Donald Trump and his legal team could share publicly about the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Recapping Trump's third arraignment
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has a summary of the day's events.
Unpacking Trump's defense in Jan. 6 case
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday in a federal courthouse just blocks from Capitol Hill -- where his alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election culminated in the violence of Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane report on the proceedings, then CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe examines what the former president's defense is likely to be.
What Trump's arraignment means for the nation
Donald Trump once again found himself being arraigned in federal court -- this time accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down Thursday's arraignment, and what this case means for the nation.
What's next for Trump after D.C. arraignment?
A historic day in Washington, D.C., Thursday where former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from the special counsel's investigation into Jan. 6. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines what happens next.
Trump's day in court, an unusual proceeding before an unusual audience
Several federal D.C. judges joined members of the public to attend former President Trump's third arraignment in less than four months.
How will Jan. 6 case impact Trump's campaign?
Donald Trump has been arraigned in federal court for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Despite his legal woes, his support from Republican lawmakers hasn't wavered. Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie joined CBS News to unpack the political impact of Trump's third indictment.
Where Trump's Jan. 6 charges stand in history
Thursday saw the historic federal arraignment of a former U.S. president. Historian and University of Pennsylvania professor Mary Frances Berry joined CBS News to put Donald Trump's third arraignment in historical context and discuss how it compares to previous presidential scandals.
Will Trump's First Amendment defense hold up?
Thursday's arraignment is just step one in a lengthy legal process for former President Donald Trump. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman examines what Trump and his legal team can expect in the coming months.
Trump arraigned in Jan. 6 case
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Jan. 6 special counsel case on Thursday. He faced a judge in a Washington, D.C., federal court under tight security. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Major Garrett and Fin Gómez have the latest.
Capitol Police officer on Trump's arraignment
Former President Donald Trump's arraignment in Washington, D.C., happened not too far from Capitol Hill. His actions in the lead-up to and on Jan. 6 are documented in the indictment in this case. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, a first responder on Jan. 6, about his reaction to Trump's arraignment.
Trump pleads not guilty at 3rd arraignment
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court to four felony charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from outside the courthouse in Washington, D.C.
Bennie Thompson discusses Trump arraignment
Rep. Bennie Thompson, former chair of the House Jan. 6 committee, joined CBS News to discuss the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. "No one is above the law," the Mississippi Democrat said. "Not even the president of the United States."
FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
Paris Olympics begins with opening ceremony on the Seine River
Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.
Raging Park Fire in California continues its rapid growth; suspect arrested
A Cal Fire official said the blaze was spreading at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres per hour.
Officer charged in Massey shooting had disciplinary record: "Acting like a bully"
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Donald Trump says he's returning to Butler for a rally after attempted assassination
Former President Donald Trump says he is returning to Butler County for a rally after he survived an assassination attempt earlier this month.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics in first return to the stage since 2020
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
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Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
Firefighting pilot killed in tanker plane crash in Oregon
The single-engine tanker was located in steep, forested terrain Friday morning after it went missing Thursday.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
Officer charged in Massey shooting had disciplinary record: "Acting like a bully"
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
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In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
The more wealth you have, the happier you get, research finds
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Charles Barkley dunks on NBA's new broadcast deal: "It just sucks."
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
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Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
JD Vance defends "childless cat ladies" remark amid backlash
"People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance said Friday.
Some Republicans attack Kamala Harris as "DEI hire." Here's what that means.
Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Latest shingles vaccination may also help delay dementia, study finds
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe.
COVID is spiking across the country, but why? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why July is seeing increased cases.
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Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics in first return to the stage since 2020
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Paris 2024 Olympic team uniforms, in photos
Viewers can see each country's 2024 Olympic outfits during the Paris Games opening ceremony.
Why are Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under "AIN"?
Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from competing as countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Instead, their athletes will compete as neutral individuals, referred to as "AIN."
See photos of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The ambitious opening ceremony of the Summer Games kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the 2024 Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge.
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Timberlake's lawyer claims singer wasn't intoxicated when arrested for DWI
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" remark
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Meet Team USA's Olympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Games
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
"Inside Out 2" tops "Frozen 2" as highest-grossing animated movie
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
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CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows sensors are online
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
Jennifer Wexton makes House floor speech using AI
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Meta warns of sextortion scams
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
3 reasons tech stocks, once hot, are suddenly not
A tech selloff caused the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to have their worst days since 2022. Here's why tech stocks are fading.
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Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Wildfires burning across western U.S., Canada
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
2 Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested in Texas
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
How the FBI captured 2 Sinaloa cartel leaders
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
Sonya Massey autopsy report released
An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
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Astronauts aboard ISS amid Starliner issues
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
NASA releases never-seen-before images of Peacock galaxy
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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The Uplift: Second chances
A man who got a second chance after surviving a lightning strike uses his new lease on life to help others. A Brooklyn crossing guard becomes an icon in her community for making the street her stage. Plus, more heartwarming good news stories.
How a young boy's shout of "wow" still resonates
During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more.
France's train network hit by "acts of sabotage"
Hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France's train network was hit by several coordinated arson attacks, causing widespread disruption. Officials said fires were set at critical spots in an attempt to cut off routes into Paris. Jamie Yuccas reports.
RFK Jr. says Biden refused "to let go of power"
In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that President Biden "tarred" his "reputation and that career over the past year by refusing to let go of power." He also addressed his meeting with former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.
Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.