Drake reaches settlement with iHeartMedia in dispute over "Not Like Us"
Rapper Drake settled with iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" this week.
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Associated Press sues Trump officials over access restrictions
"The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government," the AP said in its lawsuit.
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Jersey AG on pushing back against DOGE
A federal judge has temporarily barred Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from retrieving sensitive Treasury Department records. Attorneys general in 19 Democratic-led states sought the block, accusing the Trump administration of violating federal law. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joins "America Decides" to unpack the legal action.
Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni made other women uncomfortable on set
Blake Lively alleged she was not the only woman concerned about Justin Baldoni's "unwelcome and uncomfortable behavior."
Minn. AG among those challenging Musk, DOGE's authority in latest lawsuit
Attorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
Free speech case over bakery mural goes to trial
A pastry shop in Conway, New Hampshire, sued the town after it ordered a mural painted by high school students removed. Because the mural depicted bakery products, the town said it functions as an advertising sign four times larger than the town allows.
Man whose wife was killed in hippo attack sues safari tour company
The lawsuit claims that as a horrified Craig Manders watched the hippo attack his wife, the tour guides walked away without helping the couple. The company denies the lawsuit's allegations.
Inspectors general fired by Trump sue
Eight fired inspectors general are suing the Trump administration over what they are calling "unlawful and unjustified" termination. Meanwhile, in her first press conference as attorney general, Pam Bondi announced a new lawsuit against New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul and others claiming the state ignored federal immigration laws. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Top ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The Trump administration recently ousted David Huitema, the person responsible for overseeing ethics for the executive branch. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Huitema about his firing and plans for the future.
Key lawsuits against Trump administration
Since President Trump's inauguration three weeks ago, he has taken dozens of actions in an attempt to reshape the government and his executive power. Many have been met with legal challenges. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has the latest.
Missouri sues Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they slow orders
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
Judge blocks cuts to medical research funding
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing cuts to medical research grants under the Trump administration after 22 states sued to halt the process. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has the details.
Is it usual for White House to slam judges?
President Trump has been in office for less than a month, and several of his executive actions have already faced scrutiny in federal court. On Sunday, Vice President Vance wrote in part on social media: "Judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power." CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins to examine the pushback.
Examining lawsuits against Trump White House
Since his return to the White House, President Trump hasn't been shy about using his executive powers. However, many of his actions are being met with legal challenges. Skye Perryman, president and CEO of the nonprofit legal group Democracy Forward, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
DOJ keeps names of Jan. 6 caseworkers private
In a court filing Friday, the Justice Department agreed not to reveal the names of FBI personnel who took part in the Jan. 6 investigations. This comes as anonymous FBI agents sued to keep their information private. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Scott MacFarlane has the details.
FBI agents warn of threat from Jan. 6 review
A group of FBI agents sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over scrutiny of those involved in Jan. 6 probes. FBI supervisors have handed over the names of 5,000 employees who worked on Jan. 6 cases to the Justice Department. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Ex-nanny for Neil Gaiman sues author over alleged sexual assaults
The "Sandman" author has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex.
Marking 2 years since Ohio train derailment
Two years to the day since a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, a new lawsuit alleges the crash caused the deaths of several people. Norfolk Southern Railroad, the company involved in the crash, has agreed to pay millions in clean-up efforts and medical testing following a separate lawsuit. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Chris Hoffman is in East Palestine, where Vice President JD Vance visited Monday.
Federal workers sue over email blasts
The Trump administration has begun using the Office of Personnel Management to send government-wide emails. Two anonymous federal employees have filed a lawsuit citing significant security risks and argue it leaves the government vulnerable to foreign hackers. Billy Mitchell, executive editor at Scoop News Group, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Detroit rapper accuses Lyft driver of weight discrimination
A Detroit rapper is suing rideshare company Lyft after a driver allegedly refused to give her a ride because of her weight.
Murdered TV reporter's parents claim employer failed to protect him
Dylan Lyons and a cameramen were covering the killing of a woman when a suspect approached and shot them. The suspect also fatally shot a 9-year-old girl.
Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
California AG on birthright citizenship fight
Twenty-two states are suing over President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. One of them is California. The state's attorney general, Rob Bonta, joins "America Decides" to discuss the legal challenge and more.
Brothers say Hawaii police framed them for tourist's 1991 murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
DOJ sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
Hikers "had to fight off" attacking bear, Alaska officials say
The hikers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while officials said they would assess the site of the attack.
Suspect in Dallas shooting was targeting ICE agents, acted alone, officials say
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.