Trump’s New York trial continues amid Supreme Court deliberations – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump’s criminal trial enters its second day in New York as he faces 34 felony charges. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over whether to throw out a charge filed against Trump and hundreds of defendants from the … Read more
Jury selection continues in former President Donald Trump’s historic “hush money” trial – CBS News Watch CBS News No jurors were selected on the first day of former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial. Out of the first batch of 96 prospective jurors who were sworn in and questioned, more than half were excused, many … Read more
Analysis of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial as jury selection begins – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the start of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial and what to expect. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more
Washington — House Republicans are set to present the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate Tuesday, kicking off a confrontation over an impeachment trial that’s been brewing for months. Months after the lower chamber voted to impeach the Cabinet secretary, House impeachment managers will be walking the … Read more
When Vice President Kamala Harris dropped by a campaign office in Madison, Wisconsin, in March, those who attended were handed some poster board and asked to write down why they’re supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Democratic voter Frank Pohlkamp wrote, “because democracy matters.” “There was quite a bit of planning [from Trump’s side] that went … Read more
The Supreme Court is expected to grapple Tuesday in detail for the first time with the chaos and violence of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol when it hears arguments in a case that could upend hundreds of convictions — and potentially undermine some pending criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. The … Read more
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday unveiled a proposal for sending wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine as he seeks to fend off a right-wing revolt that could put his leadership in peril. The Louisiana Republican said he plans to put four separate bills on the floor, separating aid for Israel with assistance … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to allow Idaho officials enforce a ban on gender-affirming medical care for nearly all transgender minors statewide, granting a request from state officials to narrow the scope of a lower court’s order that blocked the law from taking effect. The court’s conservative majority granted the state’s request … Read more
Washington — Iran’s large-scale attack on Israel has turned up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote soon on a foreign aid package that also includes funding for Ukraine and Taiwan. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday criticized Johnson for failing to bring up a $95 billion package for a … Read more
Washington — Justice Clarence Thomas did not attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Monday, and no reason was given for his absence. As the justices convened to hear arguments in two cases, Chief Justice John Roberts announced that Thomas would not be taking the bench but would “participate fully,” based on the briefs … Read more
Washington — The fallout from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will land before the Supreme Court on Tuesday when the justices convene to consider the scope of a federal obstruction statute used to prosecute those who breached the building, as well as former President Donald Trump. At the crux of the … Read more
Federal prosecutors are making another attempt to delay Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, arguing that a sudden impasse over resolving a conflict for one of his co-defendant’s lawyers could make it necessary to push its start date two months, from May 6 to July 8. The request, made in a legal filing Sunday, comes just … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not take up an appeal from Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson, who is facing a lawsuit from a Baton Rouge police officer who was hit in the head with an object during a protest in July 2016. At issue in the case was whether … Read more
A new campaign committee from disgraced former Rep. George Santos raised no money and reported no activity in March, calling into question his plans to return to Congress. Santos announced last month that he planned to mount a primary challenge to Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.). He did not qualify for June’s GOP primary, though he … Read more
Federal law enforcement authorities are investigating the events that preceded the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to two people familiar with the matter. The FBI currently has agents on the Dali, the shipping vessel that collided with the bridge, a noted change in posture. Six people are believed to have … Read more
When order is called in room 1530 of the Manhattan Criminal Court at about 9:30 ET on Monday morning, it will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes. Flanked by his attorneys, Secret Service agents and key campaign staff, Donald Trump will … Read more
The historic criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is poised to kick off in a Manhattan courtroom Monday, when he will become the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial. The proceedings before Judge Juan Merchan are set to move forward after Trump made multiple attempts to delay them, resulting in a … Read more
Denver — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, a major step for the legislation after roughly the same bill was swiftly killed by Democrats last year. The bill, which passed on a 35-27 vote, is now on its way to the Democratic-led state … Read more
During a campaign stop in Las Vegas on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris will promote Nevada’s ballot measure to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. The Biden-Harris campaign will help collect signatures for the ballot initiative, a Biden-Harris campaign official told CBS News. In Nevada, the initiative is being led by Nevadans for Reproductive … Read more
Trump “hush money” trial to begin Monday – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Trump is set to stand trial Monday in the “hush money” case in which he is alleged to have falsified business documents in order to cover up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. More than 500 potential jurors are … Read more
CBS News and 11 other major news organizations on Sunday issued a joint statement urging President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 campaign season. In the letter, the news organizations said it was too early for invitations to go out to candidates for debates, but that it … Read more
Washington — In the aftermath of the unprecedented airstrikes by Iran against Israel, President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. will not participate in a reprisal strike on Iran, according to a senior administration official. Israel reported only minor damage to a military base after more than 300 missiles and drones … Read more
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator of strategic communications House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command Samantha Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor … Read more
Washington — Rep. Michael McCaul, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Sunday that the decision about when and how to bring Ukraine aid up for a vote in the House is a “speaker determination,” noting that he had plans to talk with Speaker Mike Johnson later in the day, although any aid … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kristalina Georgieva, director of the International Monetary Fund, that aired on April 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re back with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva – I got it right this time, I apologize. Oil markets. have been swinging because of this … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with Adm. John Kirby, White House National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, that aired on April 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we turn now to Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby. Good morning, and welcome back. COORDINATOR FOR STRATEGIC … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on April 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. Welcome back to Face The Nation, Senator. SEN. MARK KELLY: Thank you for having me on. Margaret, MARGARET BRENNAN: I know you are … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander for U.S. Central Command, that aired on April 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re going to go now to the former commander for U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, who is also the author of a new book, “The Melting … Read more
Open: This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” April 14, 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation,” as the world waits for what Israel’s response will be after the Israel Defense Forces said it intercepted more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles, President Biden spoke to Prime Minister … Read more
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Committee chair, that aired on April 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Texas Congressman Michael McCaul. Welcome back to the program. REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL: Thanks for having me, Margaret. … Read more
Views about aid to Ukraine are partly a reflection of how Americans see Russia, the U.S.’ role in the wider world, and given the circumstances, some of that view is informed by how well they remember the Cold War. And more immediately, they’re partisan — with splits within the GOP and the continued influence of … Read more
An increasing number of Americans want Joe Biden to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza; and Mr. Biden’s handling of the situation is now down to its lowest levels yet. In the poll, conducted before Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel, there wasn’t much clamor among the U.S. public for U.S. military action against … Read more
When former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial begins in New York on Monday, it will mark the culmination of a yearslong investigation and open a new chapter of a story that goes back even further, to an alleged affair in 2006. It’s a tale that weaves together presidential politics, tabloid headlines and the mundane intricacies … Read more
An attack by Iranian drones and ballistic missiles Saturday posed the latest challenge to Israel’s air defense system, which already has been working overtime to cope with incoming rocket, drone and missile attacks throughout the six-month war against Hamas. Over 200 missiles and drones were fired from Iran towards Israel, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel … Read more
Iran on Saturday evening launched drones toward Israel, the Israeli military said. In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that Iran launched unmanned aerial vehicles “from within its territory toward Israel.” “The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation,” the statement read. “The IDF Aerial Defense Array is on high … Read more
It’s been 18 years since Democrats won a Senate race in Nebraska. Rather than leap into another party-line shellacking, Dan Osborn is trying something else. The union leader and steamfitter is running for the Senate as an independent, with tacit backing from Democrats who declined to put a challenger against Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.). He’s … Read more
Trump said that a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling went too far in restricting abortion – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump said that a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling went too far in restricting abortion access. He said abortion rights is an issue that should be decided on a state-by-state basis. … Read more
Former President Donald Trump hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson at his Mar-a-Lago resort – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson at his Mar-a-Lago resort. It was the first time the two have appeared together publicly since Johnson was voted in as speaker last October. Be the first … Read more
Kansas’ governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a “vague” bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature … Read more
Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona, blames Trump for abortion ruling – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona Friday, where she blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court ruling earlier this week which could pave the way to revive a near-total abortion ban. Janet Shamlian has more. … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Mar-a-Lago Friday, where he met with former President Donald Trump. Johnson is hoping to get some public support from Trump amid ongoing criticism from some Republicans who claim he is not delivering, and a threat … Read more
Hunter Biden wants tax charges dismissed Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges 04:00 A federal judge in Delaware refused Friday to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the president’s son’s claim that he is being prosecuted for political purposes as well as other arguments. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika … Read more
Washington — A former U.S. ambassador formally pleaded guilty Friday to working for Cuba’s spy service for decades and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, bringing a quick end to a case that prosecutors described as one of the longest-running betrayals of the U.S. government in history. Victor Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday to cast former President Donald Trump as the architect of the restrictive abortion bans emerging nationwide in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the federal right to an abortion. Harris is making her second trip this year to the battleground state, … Read more
Washington — The Democratic National Committee paid at least $1.7 million to law firms representing President Biden during special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to federal spending disclosures. Hur ultimately declined to prosecute the president, but wrote in a lengthy report earlier this year that Mr. Biden “willfully retained … Read more
Washington — The House on Friday passed a bill to reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program, two days after a conservative revolt prevented similar legislation from reaching the floor. The bill reforms and extends a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702 for a shortened period of two years, instead … Read more
Washington — Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo said he will not comply with a subpoena issued by Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of their ongoing investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. The subpoena was issued to Leo by Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin on Thursday, months after Democrats on the … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson is heading to former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort for a joint appearance on Friday as he tries to shore up conservative support and fend off a threat to his speakership led by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. Greene has threatened to force a vote to oust Johnson over government … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson to attend event with Donald Trump amid speakership threat – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is attending an event with Donald Trump in Florida at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Johnson’s speakership is under threat from members of his own party, so he may be seeking … Read more
The Biden administration on Friday said it’s canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, with the recipients scheduled to receive emails today to alert them to their loan discharges. The latest effort extends the debt relief provider under President Joe Biden after the Supreme Court last year blocked his administration’s plan for broad-based student … Read more