Archives for April 2023

The former president appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon to face the unprecedented charges for the first time. … [Read more...] about Trump charged with 34 felony counts, pleads not guilty

CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane was at the courthouse during the proceedings and tells John Dickerson the atmosphere was more understated than many are used to seeing from Former President Trump. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump back in Florida to deliver speech

After defeating a string of strong Republican contenders in the primaries of 2016, Donald Trump reshaped the Republican Party almost completely. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson explores the party's transformation under Trump, and its future, with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett. … [Read more...] about How Trump’s indictment affects the GOP and his political future

Lawyers for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich visited him for the first time since his arrest in Russia. David Whelan, the brother of Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year prison sentence in Russia, joins CBS News to discuss. … [Read more...] about Paul Whelan’s brother on U.S. journalist detained in Russia

U.S. presidents have been entangled in scandal for centuries. But former President Donald Trump's unprecedented indictment is unchartered territory for the country. Presidential historian Andrew Rudalevige joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the political and historical implications of this moment. … [Read more...] about The historical implications of former President Donald Trump’s indictment