Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
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White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
What led to Mike Jeffries' arrest?
The former CEO of clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. Mike Jeffries, his partner and a third associate are accused of recruiting young men under the guise of modeling opportunities and coercing them to perform sex acts. BBC News investigations correspondent Rianna Croxford breaks down the case.
U.S. investigating leak of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Unsealed Trump case evidence: What we learned
A judge on Friday unsealed more than 1,800 pages of documents in the federal 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Much of the unsealed documents, including interview transcripts and court hearings, remain heavily redacted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
U.S. probing telecom hack linked to China
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
Federal judge unseals key brief in Trump case
The judge in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump unsealed a key filing that includes new evidence from special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday. Smith filed the motion after the Supreme Court ruled Trump is immune from official acts he conducted as president. Rebecca Roiphe, CBS News legal contributor, Derek Muller, law professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School, and Robert Legare, CBS News Justice Department reporter, join with analysis.
Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
Break up Google? Justice Dept. may ask judge to force Google to sell units
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
Afghan national charged with U.S. terror plot
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a man from Afghanistan has been charged with planning an Election Day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Kelly: "Huge amount of misinformation" on election
In the wake of the Department of Justice warning that Russians are using immigration as a wedge issue for American voters, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan that "we need to do a better job getting the message out there that there is a huge amount of misinformation" as Election Day approaches.
DOJ official on combating election interference
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, who is in charge of the Justice Department's National Security Division, sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss concerns over foreign election interference and what his agency is doing to address them.
New Trump 2020 case filing: What we learned
Special counsel Jack Smith's recently unsealed filing reveals new details about former President Donald Trump's alleged criminal scheme to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "America Decides" to take a look at the case against Trump.
Presidential immunity's effect on Trump case
Special counsel Jack Smith's unsealed court filing revealed new evidence in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Over the summer, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has immunity for official acts conducted as president. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision's impact on Trump's case.
What to know about filing in Trump case
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump's election interference case, unsealed part of a 165-page report by special counsel Jack Smith, who argued that Trump's alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election was done as a private candidate, rather than in an official capacity. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Trump 2020 case: Unsealed filing takeaways
Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday made public portions of a key filing in former President Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case. Harry Litman, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump 2020 case: Breaking down unsealed brief
A federal judge unsealed new evidence Wednesday in former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the four charges in the case, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
DOJ charges Iranian operatives in Trump hack
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest.
What led to NYC Mayor Eric Adams' indictment?
A federal grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on multiple federal charges in an alleged decade-long corruption case. The Democrat is facing five charges including bribery, wire fraud and two counts of solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. Annie McDonough, deputy city hall reporter at the news organization City & State New York, joins CBS News to break down the indictment.
Jack Smith files new evidence in Trump case
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed evidence in former President Donald Trump's election interference case Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Why DOJ says Visa monopolizes debit cards
The Justice Department sued Visa on Tuesday, accusing the credit card business of reaping big profits by shutting out rival payment processors and passing on costs to consumers. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the antitrust allegations and what they could mean for the credit giant.
Trump suspect charged with attempted assassination
The Justice Department has confirmed that federal prosecutors are charging Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Police arrested Routh on Sept. 15 after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted him with a high-powered rifle at a Trump-owned golf course. Routh was already facing two federal firearms charges in connection with the incident.
U.S. sues Visa for monopolizing market
The Department of Justice is suing credit card giant Visa for using its market dominance to stifle competition. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Visa tactics led to more costs for consumers.
Trump suspect may face another charge
A federal judge on Monday ordered the suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to remain jailed until trial. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces federal firearm charges related to the incident at Trump's golf club in Florida on Sept. 15, but prosecutors said they want to bring another charge. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Man charged over Supreme Court death threats
An Alaska man who allegedly threatened to assassinate six members of the Supreme Court has been arrested. He faces nine counts of making threats against a federal judge and additional charges.
What's next for Nicolás Maduro as Trump pressures Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are ratcheting up, with a showdown between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro putting the two nations on the brink.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Longevity doctor advises exercise, tests, and protein to prep for advanced age
Dr. Peter Attia has declared war on what he calls the marginal decade, the final years of life that are often plagued by sickness and immobility.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.