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A federal judge in Virginia has ordered a hearing next week after the Justice Department filed a motion Wednesday to drop its criminal case against the alleged East Coast leader of the gang known as MS-13. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
The Department of Justice wants to reverse its course after announcing charges against alleged MS-13 gang leader Henrry Villatoro Santo. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.
Attorney General Pam Bondi referred to Henrry Villatoro Santos as "one of the top members and head of the East Coast" of the MS-13 gang last month.
Federal judge James Boasberg canceled a Tuesday hearing on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act following the Supreme Court's ruling that the law can be used to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Boasberg had been mulling contempt proceedings against the government over a lack of information in the case. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen reports.
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December, may now be facing the death penalty. On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement directing prosecutors to seek the punishment for Mangione.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
The Trump administration is refusing to provide a federal judge with more information on last week's deportation flights. Tuesday is the deadline for the Department of Justice to explain why it failed to follow the judge's orders. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Lilia Luciano have the latest.
A federal judge requested more details on two deportation flights to El Salvador, but Attorney General Pam Bondi and Justice Department officials may invoke a state secrets privilege to block the request. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement Wednesday criticizing the federal district judge involved in the legal battle over the Trump administration's deportation flights of Venezuelan non-citizens. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
President Trump delivered remarks from the Department of Justice on Friday, a unique venue for the president to speak from. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down why.
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor and vowing change. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson has more on why it is important for there to be separation between the Justice Department and the president.
President Trump visited the headquarters of the Justice Department Friday, where he addressed employees in a campaign-style speech. The address comes amid a purge that's accelerated inside the Justice Department, in which prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 cases and Trump investigations have been fired. Scott MacFarlane reports.
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks Friday at the Department of Justice focused on "law and order." The visit comes amid mass layoffs and demotions at the department. David Weigel, political reporter for Semafor, and Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent at NPR, join CBS News to discuss what to expect.
Stacey Young, an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department who resigned a few weeks ago, is now leading a group of former officials helping those still inside the department facing demotions or firings. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane spoke exclusively with Young about what's happening at the department.
In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.
Trump says he's suspending security clearances of lawyers at Perkins Coie, which was involved in launching oppo research during the 2016 campaign into any ties between Trump and Russia.
Fifteen right-wing influencers said they obtained files regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Thursday from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The Department of Justice is in upheaval from firings and resignations in the first weeks of the Trump administration. Fear has silenced many in the department, but two prosecutors are speaking up.
President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."
President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' attorneys deny the Trump administration offered a quid pro quo in return for a dismissal of his federal corruption case. He's facing mounting pressure to step down as Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs whether to remove him. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has more.
The aftershocks of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams might be more powerful than the initial earthquake itself. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emile Bove instructed federal prosecutors to dismiss the case against Adams, and one after another, prosecutors have resigned in protest. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
President Trump claims he knows little about New York City Mayor Eric Adams' legal controversy. The acting U.S. attorney for Manhattan and several top Justice Department officials have resigned in response to an order from the administration to drop the case. Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney, joins "America Decides" to dive into the legal fight.
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of a Maryland man to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. Officials said the dead included a family from Spain as well as the pilot.
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.
The vote was initially delayed amid conservatives' concerns about the level of spending cuts.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that the assassination files of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy would be released in "the next few days."
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Critics say the bill, known as the SAVE Act, would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
Officers say Victor Perez, a mentally and physically disabled autistic teen, wielded a knife when they encountered him in his front yard.
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that the assassination files of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy would be released in "the next few days."
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of a Maryland man to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.
"A Veronica Beard jacket was $800. Now it's going to be $1,000," one New York City fabric importer said.
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that the assassination files of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy would be released in "the next few days."
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of a Maryland man to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
Amid rising measles cases, doctors and health officials are urging anyone who hasn't received the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated.
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Researchers found the risk is heightened by both gestational diabetes, which can develop during pregnancy, and pre-existing Type 2 diabetes.
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.
Bridget Brink's resignation comes at a pivotal moment for U.S.-Ukraine relations.
Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China could affect Hollywood, with the average U.S. film making about 10% of its gross from the China market.
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Yvonne Strahovski joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the final season of the Emmy-winning series "The Handmaid's Tale" and what fans can expect from her character's complicated journey.
Actor Meghann Fahy, best known for her breakout role as Daphne in season two of "The White Lotus," returns to the screen in the psychological thriller "Drop." She plays a widowed mom whose first date turns terrifying after receiving mysterious AirDropped messages.
President Trump's trade war with China could have an impact on Hollywood. China has demanded censorship on American movies before, but now there are reports of a potential ban. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
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.
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
One victim sold her house to send $600,000, according to an affidavit, while another sent $40,000 in gift cards.
A flood of cocaine from Colombia and Peru through Ecuadoran ports has created a plethora of mafias with striking names and ferocious reputations.
The Department of Justice wants to reverse its course after announcing charges against alleged MS-13 gang leader Henrry Villatoro Santo. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
A viral video shows the moments when police shot an autistic teen in Pocatello, Idaho, who was wielding a knife. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
The remains were identified as belonging to a young Kansas man who was last seen six months before his body was found.
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
With just days before her journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin flight, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
House Republican lawmakers voted Thursday to adopt a multi-trillion dollar budget blueprint endorsed by President Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
As the Fed tries to manage the cooldown of inflation, President Trump's tariff policy has injected a high level of uncertainty into the economy. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, joins to discuss.
The trade war between the U.S. and China may leave Hollywood movie studios scrambling. Carter Evans reports.
The 2025 Masters Golf Tournament is underway in Augusta, Georgia. Reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is looking to become the first person to win two straight Masters since Tiger Woods more than 20 years ago. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has all the details.
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.