Trump’s attorneys argued reimbursements to a lawyer for a “hush money” payment were official acts tied to Trump’s presidency. Source
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Publishers Clearing House to pay $18.5M for deceptive sweepstakes tactics
Consumers interested in entering Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes contests are instead being deceived by “illegal dark patterns,” a court complaint said. Source
Justice Department says negligence and misconduct allowed Jeffrey Epstein to hang himself
A new report from the Department of Justice Inspector General found that negligence, misconduct and job failures allowed Jeffrey Epstein to hang himself while in federal custody. The report found no evidence of foul play in his death. Source
Leaked audio reveals Trump discussing classified materials
Newly leaked audio has revealed former President Trump allegedly showing a Defense Department plan for attacking Iran to people at his New Jersey golf club. Trump has denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing case of his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Catherine Herridge has the latest. Source
Lisa Blunt Rochester discusses U.S. Senate bid
Delaware has never elected a Black woman to the Senate. The state’s lone House member, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, is looking to change that. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Rochester about her campaign’s potential to make history. Source
Trump defends statements in classified documents audio recording
Former President Donald Trump spoke to voters the day after CNN and CBS News obtained audio in which he discussed a “highly confidential” document in a July 2021 meeting at his Bedminster golf club. Special counsel Jack Smith cited the recording in the indictment of Trump in the classified documents investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro, join “America Decides” to discuss the potential political ramifications for Trump. Source
Breaking down the Supreme Court’s election law decision
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a case involving the power of state legislatures. By a vote of 6-3, the high court rejected a ruling that would have given legislatures more autonomy over federal elections, and in drawing partisan congressional maps. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined “America Decides” to explain the decision. Source
Ryan Seacrest to take over as “Wheel of Fortune” host
Ryan Seacrest will be the next host of “Wheel of Fortune.” Pat Sajak announced that the next season of the long-running game show would be his last. Source
IRS whistleblower says he was told not to pursue leads involving President Biden
Gary Shapley, the IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, said he feels Biden was given preferential treatment. In an exclusive interview with Jim Axelrod, he also said that he was told not to pursue leads that could involve investigating President Biden. Source
Iran memo not among 31 records underlying Trump federal charges
Former President Donald Trump was heard in a July 2021 meeting discussing “highly confidential” information he admitted he could no longer declassify. Source