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President-elect Donald Trump held his first post-election news conference Monday. While speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump addressed a range of issues including his Cabinet picks, foreign policy and trade. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with several of his political allies, Cabinet picks and a Marine veteran recently acquitted of manslaughter at the Army-Navy football game over the weekend. Republican strategist and lobbyist Justin Sayfie joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will travel to Mar-a-Lago next week to visit with President-elect Donald Trump after Amazon said Thursday it would donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
President-elect Donald Trump's "winter White House" is becoming a new hub of power in the U.S. Dave Levinthal, contributor at Business Insider, joins "America Decides" to discuss why lobbyists are flocking to Florida as Trump nears his return to Washington, D.C.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Donald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week's election.
Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending Tuesday night.
Former President Donald Trump addressed some top voter issues while delivering remarks in Florida. This comes on the day Vice President Kamala Harris plans to deliver her closing remarks from the Ellipse park south of the White House. CBS News campaign reporters Libby Cathey and Aaron Navarro break down the latest moves by both campaigns.
Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago focused on the economy, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border as both presidential campaigns make last-minute efforts to court undecided voters. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Florida where he focused on the impact of illegal immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, Barbara Pierce Bush, former President George W. Bush's daughter, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News campaign reporters Jake Rosen and Aaron Navarro report.
Former President Donald Trump urged two separate courts to toss out the cases brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked an appeals court to bring back the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon tossed out in July over the constitutionality of Smith's appointment. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Justice Department reporter Rob Legare break down the latest move in the case.
Donald Trump is planning to sue the Justice Department for $100 million over the raid on Mar-a-Lago. In a memo, the former president's legal team called the August 2022 search "political persecution." CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins to unpack the potential move.
Donald Trump is returning to X, at least for one night, to do a live interview on Monday with its owner Elon Musk. The platform formerly known as Twitter banned the former president following the Jan. 6 riot but Musk reinstated Trump's account after taking over the network in 2022. Meridith McGraw, national political correspondent at Politico, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida. The meeting took place just one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately at the White House. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to examine how the high-stakes talks could shape American foreign policy in the Middle East.
Former President Donald Trump commented on his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the pair met in Florida Friday, taking a few questions from the press after the closed-door meeting. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Former President Donald Trump will host a closed meeting Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
In a major legal victory for Donald Trump, a Trump-appointed judge dismissed the former president's federal classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon, who was overseeing the case, ruled Monday morning the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling.
As world leaders depart the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will stop Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. The problematic NATO ally has also become an icon within certain factions of the American conservative movement. His political director, Balázs Orbán, spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan ahead of the meeting.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a federal judge to suppress some critical evidence in Trump's classified documents case. The former president's legal team argues the search warrant used to obtain boxes of sensitive material from his Florida home was overly broad. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Tuesday marked the third and final day of a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon held a sealed hearing Tuesday over former President Donald Trump's latest efforts to have the classified documents charges against him dismissed. Meanwhile, the prosecution filed additional material for their gag order request against Trump. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman is keeping up with the federal court proceedings.
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.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
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.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
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.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
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."
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
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."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
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.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
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.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
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.
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up about living their dream and keeping a holiday classic alive.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
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.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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 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.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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.
50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."
Reindeer — known as caribou in the U.S. — are a staple of the holiday season, but one species of the animal isn't having a merry December. There aren't enough females for a new generation, and a fire almost wiped out a breeding facility in Canada. Here's what's being done to help the species recover, and how that can help maintain a healthy ecosystem.
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up about living their dream and keeping a holiday classic alive.
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President-elect Donald Trump made the promise of mass deportations a pillar of his re-election bid. He's pledged to deport millions of immigrants — including some who are living in the United States legally. In Springfield, Ohio, the city whose Haitian immigrant community became the epicenter of hateful rhetoric and misinformation during the campaign, many fear what this could mean for them.