Parkland judge allowed "emotions to overcome her judgment," panel says
Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
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Supreme Court puts mifepristone ruling on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday put on hold a ruling last week from a Texas federal judge which halted the FDA's longtime approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Judge in Trump criminal case targeted with threats
The threats peaked after former President Donald Trump was arraigned Tuesday.
Trump arraignment expected Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a New York judge Tuesday after he was indicted on charges related to a "hush money" scheme. The former president has been trying to stir up anger at the judge and others in the case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from outside Manhattan criminal court.
Reinstated conviction of Adnan Syed in review
The Baltimore state's attorney's office is reviewing a decision reinstating the murder conviction of Adnan Syed -- a man made famous by the "Serial" podcast. Paul Cassell, a law professor for the University of Utah and a former federal judge, joins CBS News to break down the new development in this widely known case.
Judge: Pence must testify about Jan. 6
CBS News has confirmed that a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about former President Donald Trump's effort to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The judge added that executive privilege does not apply, and that private exchanges between Trump and Pence are not off limits. Robert Costa reports.
Mississippi mayor opposes controversial bill
The Mississippi state House is considering a controversial bill that allows for an expanded role of appointed judges and state police in the capital city of Jackson. Supporters of the bill said it improves public safety in the city, and critics said it intrudes on decision making and voting rights in the predominantly Black capital. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined Jim Axelrod and Nikki Battiste to discuss why he opposes the bill.
Trial attorney on Alex Murdaugh's life sentence
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and son. A jury found him guilty after deliberating for less than 3 hours. Trial attorney Paul Batista joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the outcome of the case.
Financial evidence allowed in Murdaugh trial
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial ruled to allow the state to present evidence of the now disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. The decision came after days of testimony from witnesses who were heard without the jury present as Judge Clifton Newman weighed the evidence, for which Murdaugh faces 99 charges separate from the murder case. Nikki Battiste reports.
Prosecutors focus on motive in Murdaugh case
The judge in the Alex Murdaugh trial ruled prosecutors can present evidence that money was a motive. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Paul Pelosi attack video to be released
Video of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, being attacked will be made public following a ruling by a California judge. The Transportation Dept. is examining whether Southwest Airlines knowingly over-sold flights last month, leading to a nationwide travel meltdown. Southwest blames the disruption on winter weather. And doctors in Texas separated conjoined twins in a historic 11-hour surgery. Both babies are recovering well.
Hearing on Georgia grand jury report
A Georgia judge will decide whether to publicly release a report from a special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in that state. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has been following the investigation and joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Pentagon wants to train Ukrainian troops
The Pentagon has proposed training 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers every month in Germany. A judge declared a mistrial in a case against “That 70s Show” star Danny Masterson, who had pleaded not guilty to charges of rape brought by three women. And LL Cool J led the festivities as the White House hosted its 100th annual Christmas tree lighting.
Missouri inmate gets a second chance
Missouri inmate Bobby Bostic was serving a 241-year sentence for a series of robberies he committed when he was only 16. Bostic, now 43, changed his life in prison. He went to school, read and wrote books, even though he had no hope of ever getting out. CBS News was there when Bostic was released thanks to the judge who first put him behind bars.
Missouri inmate gets a second chance
Missouri inmate Bobby Bostic was serving a 241-year sentence for a series of robberies he committed when he was only 16. Bostic, now 43, changed his life in prison. He went to school and read and wrote books, even though he had no hope of ever getting out. CBS News was there when Bostic was released thanks to the judge who first put him behind bars.
Minnesota attorney general on Chauvin verdict
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison delivered a statement after fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. "I would not call today's verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration. But it is accountability, which is the first step towards justice." Watch his remarks and read more here.
Crowds react to Derek Chauvin conviction
CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke with people outside the Minneapolis courthouse where Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd. Read more here.
Floyd family lawyer on Chauvin conviction
George Floyd's family lawyer Ben Crump, who Reverend Al Sharpton called "the attorney general for Black America," addressed the media after Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges. Watch part of his remarks and read more here.
Judge warns of threat to democracy
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kelly, at the sentencing hearing for a U.S. Capitol riot defendant, warned of parallels between the Jan. 6 insurrection and the election preceding the U.S. Civil War. She admonished the defendant, Jesus Rivera, for failing to follow his oath as a Marine and said that the "unlawful action" on Jan. 6 "degrades our Constitution." She sentenced him to eight months in prison.
Suspect in Pelosi hammer attack pleads not guilty
The suspect accused of assaulting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was arraigned on Tuesday. A judge denied David DePape, who pleaded not guilty, bail during the hearing. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Los Angeles reinstates indoor mask mandate; judge delays sentencing in Mollie Tibbetts case
Judge blocks Indiana abortion ban
A judge has put Indiana’s abortion ban on hold a week after it went into effect. Abortion providers are arguing that it violates the state constitution. An eight-year-old boy who was shot in the July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park, outside Chicago, is back home. And tennis star Roger Federer will play doubles - alongside old rival Rafael Nadal -in the final match of his career in London Friday.
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Judge rules Don McGahn must testify before congress; Korean War Veteran saves girl attacked by pitbull
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House Managers prepare for day two of presenting arguments; Manhattan DA criticized over handling of sex crimes cases
What's next in Mar-a-Lago documents case?
A longtime federal judge has been appointed to review all documents taken by the FBI during their search of Mar-a-Lago. What comes next? Former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman, host of the Talking Feds podcast, joins CBS News to break it down.
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Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate plans vote
The Senate plans to vote for a House-passed bill to keep the government open, but Democrats remain opposed ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan quickly, source says
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Immigration officials outline plans to accept new DACA applicants
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
ACA tax credits for 22 million are at the center of the shutdown drama
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.