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Largest Latino civil rights organization endorses Biden for reelection
UnidosUS Action Fund formally endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.Politics - Joe Biden -
TikTok users sue over new law that could lead to ban
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.Politics - Tiktok -
In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.Politics - Donald Trump -
New York court rejects Trump's appeal of gag order in "hush money" trial
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.Politics - New York -
House speaker defends Trump outside New York trial in GOP show of support
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.Politics -
Arizona high court gives state AG 90 more days to act on near-total abortion ban
Arizona's highest court gave the state attorney general 90 additional days to decide further legal action in the case over an 1864 near-total abortion ban lawmakers recently voted to repeal.Politics - Abortion -
Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will likely face former Gov. Larry Hogan for the Senate seat left open by Democrat Ben Cardin's retirement.Politics -
Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, testifies about "hush money" payments
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.Politics - Donald Trump -
Michael Cohen testifies about Stormy Daniels payment at Donald Trump's criminal trial
Donald Trump came face-to-face with his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, who testified Monday in the former president's New York criminal trial. The one-time fixer and inside man detailed how Trump personally approved the so-called "hush ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins. Here's what to know.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.Politics -
Missouri man who crashed U-Haul into White House security barrier pleads guilty
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.Politics -
Harris drops "F-bomb" while encouraging Asian Americans to break barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang.Politics -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 12, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America's relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel ...Politics -
U.S. poised to send $1 billion in weapons to Israel, sources say
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.Politics - Israel -
Michael Cohen faces questioning from Trump's lawyers
The former fixer for Donald Trump took the stand again Tuesday as lawyers for the former president cross-examined the prosecution's star witness. Trump's lawyers spent much of the day attacking Cohen's credibility. Robert Costa reports.Politics - Donald Trump -
Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.Politics - Donald Trump -
How NATO is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency
As former President Donald Trump emerges as the likely Republican presidential candidate, Europe's NATO countries are watching with alarm. The organization's head said that Trump is weakening the alliance, especially after he said he would ...Politics - Donald Trump -
The key players to know in the Trump "hush money" trial
Trump's trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time.Politics - Donald Trump -
House approves aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The foreign aid bills' passage marked a pivotal moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson.Politics - Israel -
Biden jokes about age, targets Trump amid protests outside White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Biden joked about his age and made a vow to families of journalists imprisoned in Russia, while also targeting his rival, former President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Outside the event, pro-Palestinian demonstrators ...Politics - Joe Biden -
U.S. program has resettled 187,000 Ukrainian refugees with little controversy
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.Politics - Ukraine -
TikTok ban bill is getting fast-tracked. Here's what to know.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is including the TikTok divest-or-ban bill in an aid package for Ukraine and Israel.Politics - Tiktok -
Several RFK Jr. siblings endorse Biden
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters endorsed the president, even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in "hush money" trial. Here's why.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.Politics - Donald Trump -
Stormy Daniels takes stand in Trump "hush money" trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand Tuesday and testified about the night of her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump. Trump, who was not president at the time of the alleged incident, has denied it ever occurred. ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump trial hears testimony from lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.Politics - Donald Trump -
House sends Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate
The Senate is tasked with the trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier this year. Senate Democrats are expected to move to quickly quash the effort.Politics -
Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.Politics - Donald Trump -
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.Politics -
Aid for Ukraine and Israel, possible TikTok ban pass Senate
The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.Politics -
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president
Seven Manhattan residents were selected Tuesday afternoon to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.Politics - Donald Trump -
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.Politics -
Trump's "hush money" trial is getting underway. Here's what to know.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden campaign ramps up outreach to Black voters in Wisconsin
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.Politics - Joe Biden -
Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.Politics -
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.Politics -
Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.Politics -
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.Politics -
Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.Politics - Tiktok -
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.Politics - Donald Trump