A federal jury on Thursday found Peter Navarro, a former White House adviser to former President Donald Trump, guilty of contempt of Congress. Navarro said he plans to appeal the verdict. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson explains what the appeals process could look like. Source
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Air conditioning investments keep schools open during heat wave
A brutal heat wave is being felt acutely in some of the nation’s schools. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on how some classrooms are doing better than others. Source
Who will pay the high legal bills for Trump’s Georgia co-defendants?
Former President Donald Trump is helping one co-defendant, his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, by appearing at a fundraiser for him Thursday night. Source
CBP reveals secret “ground zero” in its fight against fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say. Source
Trump could ask to move Georgia trial to federal court
Former President Donald Trump may ask to move his pending trial in the Georgia election interference case from Fulton County to federal court, his attorney indicated Thursday. Source
Customs and Border Protection chief on the fight against fentanyl
In an unmarked building at an undisclosed location in California, hidden in a vault and locked behind security gates, are thousands of pounds of fentanyl and its chemical precursors seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Nicole Sganga has more. Source
2021 report raised doubts about George Santos during his campaign
CBS News this week exclusively obtained a more than 100-page research report that was commissioned by Rep. George Santos’ own campaign while he was still a congressional hopeful in 2021. The report raised doubts about his veracity and qualifications. CBS News learned that a group of GOP campaign strategists in Washington were aware of its conclusions while Santos was running for office. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Hurricane Lee intensifies into Category 4 storm
Hurricane Lee strengthened into a Category 4 storm Thursday as it continues to barrel northwest across the Atlantic. It is forecast to reach the Caribbean by this weekend, bringing large ocean swells to Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands. Source
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro, who served as former President Donald Trump’s chief trade adviser, was convicted Thursday of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Source
Get Disney+ for just $2: How you can join the streaming service for three months for 75% off
Disney+ is offering an unbeatable deal on three months of Disney+ Basic. Source