In testimony, Fulton County DA Fani Willis denies conflict of interest in election case

In testimony, Fulton County DA Fani Willis denies conflict of interest in election case – CBS News Watch CBS News The tables were turned on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who took the stand Thursday for the first time in the same courtroom where she typically prosecutes defendants. The hearing was over whether Willis

Start date set for Trump “hush money” trial

Start date set for Trump “hush money” trial – CBS News Watch CBS News A judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial over a so-called “hush money” payment Trump allegedly made to porn star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election will begin on March 25. Robert Costa has the details.

FBI informant lied about Bidens’ business dealings, special counsel alleges

Washington — The special counsel who is investigating the president’s son, Hunter Biden, charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.  Special counsel David Weiss charged Alexander Smirnov, 43, with making a false statement and creating a fictitious record in what’s known

White House objected to DOJ over Biden special counsel report before release

Washington — Lawyers for the White House and President Biden angrily objected to a Justice Department official over several aspects of special counsel Robert Hur’s report on the president’s handling of classified information the day before it was released, according to a newly revealed letter. Hur’s report, issued last week, said Mr. Biden’s retention of

Fani Willis offers fiery testimony in hearing on Trump Georgia case

Fulton County district attorney defends herself in Atlanta courtroom Fulton County district attorney defends herself in Atlanta courtroom 02:38 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis offered a blistering rebuke Thursday against accusations she had an improper romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in her office. During two hours of testimony, she addressed allegations

Willis offers fiery testimony in hearing on Trump Georgia case

Fulton County district attorney defends herself in Atlanta courtroom Fulton County district attorney defends herself in Atlanta courtroom 02:38 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand Thursday and offered a blistering rebuke of claims she had an improper romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in her office, accusations that underlie an