Former President Donald Trump now faces his fourth criminal indictment in less than five months. The Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury indicted Trump and 18 of his allies for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. Timothy Heaphy, former lead investigator for the House Jan. 6 committee, joins “America Decides” to examine the charges Trump and his allies are facing. Source
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Political violence risk reignited as Trump faces indictments
As former President Donald Trump deals with the impact of new indictments, officials are predicting additional calls of violence similar to those seen leading up to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. The number of people who agree force is justified to restore the Trump presidency is up to nearly 18 million American adults, according to a University of Chicago survey. Robert Pape, UChicago political science professor, joins “America Decides” to discuss how officials are responding to and preparing for these threats. Source
Trump required to surrender in Georgia by noon on August 25
A Georgia grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump and some of his top allies for their alleged roles in a widespread plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump faces charges ranging from racketeering to fraud. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane, Nikole Killion and Robert Costa are joined by Guardian political investigations reporter Hugo Lowell to discuss the latest developments. Source
What is conservatorship? Michael Oher’s case, explained.
A conservator typically has authority over the finances and personal affairs of the person they’re overseeing. Source
9-year-old child shoots, kills 6-year-old in Florida home, deputies say
The 6-year-old was killed after being shot in the head while an adult was in the home, officials said. Source
Sam’s Club memberships are 50% off for back-to-school season
Sam’s Club is offering a deal on memberships, so you can save big on back-to-school gear, gas, groceries and more. Source
Who did the Fulton County DA indict along with Trump?
The 98-page Fulton County, Georgia, indictment of former President Donald Trump and 18 others lists 41 counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Source
Hawaii wildfire survivor who lost house describes situation on the ground
Maui resident Pamela Reader escaped with her husband and two daughters but lost her house in last week’s wildfire. She said one of her friends still cannot locate his parents. Reader joined CBS News to discuss how people on the island are doing. Source
Madonna announces new North American dates for her Celebration Tour
The announcement came several weeks after Madonna was hospitalized for a bacterial infection. The tour will now kick off in London in October. Source
GOP lawmakers threaten to defund special counsel, impeach Biden over Trump charges
Republicans in Congress may try to derail must-pass funding legislation with efforts to shut down the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, who’s facing criminal charges in two federal cases and two state cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source