U.S. attorney recommends jail time for Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen
Cohen's sentencing, for campaign finance, fraud, and other charges, is scheduled for Dec. 12
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Feds recommend jail time for Cohen
Federal prosecutors recommended "substantial" jail time for Michael Cohen, President Trump's longtime personal attorney. Robert Litt, former deputy assistant attorney general and former general counsel for the Director of National Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump speaks at national law enforcement conference in Kansas City
President Trump is speaking in Kansas City after announcing major staff shakeups Friday morning
Trump lashes out at Mueller in Twitter rant ahead of expected Manafort, Cohen filings
In a early morning Twitter rant, the president lashed out at Mueller ahead of expected court filings in the Russia investigation
Court filings expected on Cohen, Manafort
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is preparing to release court filings in the cases of former Trump associates Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller explains what the documents may reveal.
New details in Mueller's Russia probe
President Trump praised his former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, for saying he would not testify against the president in the Russia investigation. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about other former Trump associates in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump wants Michael Cohen to serve a "full" sentence
Months ago, the president tweeted that his longtime attorney wouldn't "flip"
Warner: Senate Intel has made "a number of referrals" to Mueller for prosecution
"If you lie to Congress, we're going to go after you. We're going to make sure that gets referred," Warner said on "Face the Nation"
Michael Cohen's attorneys say he's a victim who doesn't deserve prison
Lawyers say Cohen braved "raw, full-bore attack by the most powerful person in the United States" to come clean about lies over Moscow Trump Tower project
What does Cohen's plea mean for Mueller?
President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to Congress. Paula Reid discusses the implications for the Mueller investigation.
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to congress; NJ family fights to preserve Christmas tradition.
Cohen cooperating with special counsel
President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and revealing details about past work on a Trump Tower Moscow project. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has more on whether Cohen's cooperation could put the Trumps in legal jeopardy.
A Putin penthouse was considered for Trump Moscow project
Businessman Felix Sater said he proposed giving a multimillion-dollar penthouse to Putin to entice others to buy in the building, a Trump Tower Moscow project. Sater was working with Michael Cohen on the proposal
Trump's meetings at the G-20 summit
President Trump has canceled two planned meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Argentina. Mr. Trump is expected to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping, while he hopes to avoid interaction with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains what's at stake.
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Moscow project. New Jersey community embroiled in fight over Christmas lights.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of making a false statement to Congress. He acknowledged he lied to support Mr. Trump's timeline of a Moscow real estate deal. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Analysis: Michael Cohen's guilty plea
President Trump's former attorney said Thursday he lied to congress. David Smith, Washington bureau chief for The Guardian, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the rest of the day's headlines.
Bipartisan leaders of Senate Intelligence Committee respond to Cohen's plea deal
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, pleaded guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen pleads guilty in Robert Mueller's Russia probe
"I made these misstatements to be consistent with Individual 1's political messaging and out of loyalty to Individual 1," Cohen said in court
Who is Felix Sater and what's his role in Michael Cohen's plea deal?
Cohen was assisted by an intermediary listed as "Individual 2" in the plea deal, most likely Felix Sater, a business associate of President Trump
Trump says Michael Cohen "is lying" and "trying to get a reduced sentence"
Sources tell CBS News' Major Garrett the president's legal team was made aware of the guilty plea somewhat in advance
Dems want to hear from Cohen
Democratic lawmakers are calling for more testimony from President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen after he plead guilty in the Mueller investigation to lying to Congress. The Washington Post's Jackie Alemany joins CBSN with what to expect when Democrats take over the House in January.
Trump calls Michael Cohen a "weak person"
On his way to the G-20 summit in Argentina, President Trump called Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, a "weak person" after Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress. Cohen is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Ryan says Cohen should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out after President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen pleads guilty in Russia probe
In special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, unexpectedly entered a plea deal in a New York City federal court Thursday. Cohen admitted he lied to Congress last year about a plan to build a Trump Tower in Moscow, telling a judge he did it out of loyalty. The plea comes just two weeks before Cohen is scheduled to be sentenced for pleading guilty to charges of bank and tax fraud.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Colorado Gov. Polis on "pro-freedom" vaccine stance, fraud claims from Trump
"We have rights. Fundamental rights," Polis said. "When you're minding your business and doing your own thing, really, the government shouldn't interfere."
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank, pension
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.