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Jury selection began Monday in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez. The New Jersey Democrat is accused of taking bribes from three businessmen in the form of cash, gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for political favors. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Stormy Daniels' testimony in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial came to an end Thursday. Tom Dupree Jr., former deputy assistant attorney general, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, join "America Decides" to unpack the proceedings.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The adult film star at the center of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial took the stand Tuesday. Stormy Daniels described her alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, and why she accepted a $130,000 "hush money" payment. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to unpack the proceedings.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday indefinitely postponed the Justice Department's classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida. Plus, prosecutors in Trump's New York criminal case put adult film actor Stormy Daniels on the witness stand. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Katrina Kaufman have more.
On Tuesday, Stormy Daniels began her highly anticipated testimony in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Plus, Judge Aileen Cannon indefinitely postponed former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial in Florida. CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Semafor political reporter David Weigel join with analysis.
Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday indefinitely postponed former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial in Florida. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with the latest.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Biden administration has high hopes for the future as it plans to reclassify marijuana. John Dickerson explains what it means to go from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III.
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at any time. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joins CBS News to discuss the case.
The Justice Department is moving to reclassify marijuana from a schedule 1 drug, putting it on par with substances like heroin, to a schedule 3 substance, the same level as ketamine and steroids, sources tell CBS News. Weijia Jiang explains what the shift could mean.
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while he was in office. And in Trump's New York criminal trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was back on the stand. Rebecca Roiphe, Michael George and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for actions taken while in office. Notably missing from the hearing was Trump himself, who had to attend his New York criminal trial. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" to unpack the day's events.
Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump argued to the Supreme Court on Thursday that all presidents should have total immunity from criminal prosecution. Will Scharf, co-counsel to Trump, joins "America Decides" to discuss the arguments.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over former President Donald Trump's claim that occupants of the Oval Office have total immunity from criminal prosecutions. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford unpacks the proceedings.
The family members of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes met with Justice Department officials Wednesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the families are hoping to achieve.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over the clash between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires Medicare-participating hospitals to provide emergency care to women whose health is at serious risk. Amanda Seitz, health policy reporter for The Associated Press, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The Department of Justice will pay 139 victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar a combined $138.7 million after agreeing to a settlement over the FBI's handling of the case.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
Supreme Court justices began hearing arguments Tuesday surrounding a key part of the Jan. 6 prosecutions. The case revolves around the use of a federal obstruction statute. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break it all down.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that may impact hundreds of Capitol riot defendants and former President Donald Trump. The justices are looking closer at the scope of a federal obstruction statute used to prosecute many Jan. 6 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
The former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia was allegedly recruited by the Cubans in 1973, then went on to rise through the ranks of the State Department.
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing a deadline to reauthorize a program intelligence officials say is crucial to national security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why some Republicans want to stop it from moving forward.
President Trump's order imposing 10% tariffs came just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
President Trump said he was "ashamed of certain members of the court" after the Supreme Court struck down most of his tariffs.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
President Trump says he's considering limited strikes against Iran as negotiations over its nuclear program are underway. Here are some of the figures talking with him about the decision.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband was banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
The Trump administration fired an interim top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by a panel of judges, deepening the conflict between the DOJ and the judiciary in that region.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
A federal judge who took the extraordinary step of holding a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
The recall involves 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide and to retailers in Canada.
A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
The Trump administration fired an interim top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by a panel of judges, deepening the conflict between the DOJ and the judiciary in that region.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
A federal judge who took the extraordinary step of holding a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Sweden, which has won the women's curling competition three times since curling returned to the Olympic program in 1998, beat Canada 6-3.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Alysa Liu stunned the skating world by retiring at age 16. Two years later, she returned to the ice, and now she's won gold at the Winter Olympics.
President Trump says he's considering limited strikes against Iran as negotiations over its nuclear program are underway. Here are some of the figures talking with him about the decision.
President Trump is pressuring Iran to either curtail its nuclear program or face military strikes, after Iran amassed a large stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Here's what to know.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Survivor" returns next week for its 50th season and features fan favorite contestants, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. He reflects on his time on the reality competition show, saying, "everybody in my business wants the Oscar. It's like you losers like I wanna win Survivor."
"America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Marcille tells "CBS Mornings" that she "was gobsmacked" after watching behind-the-scenes moments from the reality competition show.
Millennial icon Hilary Duff is out with new music for the first time in more than a decade. She spoke to Anthony Mason about her return to performing, the decision to open up about relationships in her music and life as a mother of four.
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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 CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into activities at a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
The FBI investigated a possible act of terrorism outside of Las Vegas on Friday. This came after a driver armed with guns and explosives attempted to ram his car into a power facility not far from the Hoover Dam. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence.
Investigators are combing through evidence and turning to commercial genealogy companies for DNA leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
19-year-old college student Sade Robinson went on a first date in 2024 and never returned home. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green previews "Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach."
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest port, which processes about a third of U.S. imports and exports, saw a 13% decline in January of this year, compared with the same period last year. Gene Seroka, executive director of the port, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into activities at a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
A fast-developing bomb cyclone is threatening the East Coast with yet another severe round of winter weather. CBS Boston chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the forecast. Then, Tom Hanson has more about a violent tornado that touched down in southern Illinois.
A retired teacher started volunteering to take care of cats at a sanctuary, but his mission quickly evolved to napping with them. Steve Hartman checks in seven years later about the viral moments have allowed them to help even more cats over the years.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life." Mark Strassmann has details.