In the wake of the wildfire disaster, the small but mighty community in Maui is coming together to help those in need. CBS News’ Rudabeh Shahbazi reports. Plus, Alice Lee, chair of the Maui County Council, joins CBS News to discuss the community’s response to the tragedy and give an update on the current state of search and rescue efforts. Source
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Georgia election probe proceedings moving faster than expected
Donald Trump could face a fourth indictment this week — this time in the state of Georgia. Fulton County officials have been investigating the former president’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the Peach State for more than two years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from the courthouse. Source
Devastating wildfires take toll on Maui economy
The wildfires in Maui have taken the lives of nearly 100 people and the livelihoods of countless others. Local officials estimate tourism accounts for roughly 80% of the island’s economy, with 1.5 million visitors spending $3.47 billion in the first half of 2023. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss the financial impact of the wildfires and what the biggest priority is for rebuilding. Source
Alabama’s congressional map under federal review again
Federal judges are reviewing Alabama’s newly-drawn congressional maps — at issue is the state’s one Black-majority district. The map had to be redrawn after the Supreme Court ruled it violated the Voting Rights Act in June. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry breaks down the legal battle and how it could impact the 2024 election. Source
Breaking down the charges against Trump and associates in Georgia
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, indicted former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates, charging them with election fraud, racketeering and other counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election on Monday. The filing lists 41 total counts, including 13 against Trump, and notes there are 30 unindicted co-conspirators. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Atlanta on the charges Trump and his associates are facing. Source
The fourth indictment of former President Donald Trump
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has indicted former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates on charges of election fraud, racketeering and other counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa anchors a special report. Source
Fulton County DA Fani Willis speaks after Trump indictment
Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis said late Monday that former President Donald Trump and 18 allies who were indicted by a grand jury have until noon ET on Friday, Aug. 25 to turn themselves in or an arrest warrant will be issued. Willis addressed reporters shortly after a grand jury indicted Trump and 18 others on 41 counts, including 13 against Trump, of election fraud, racketeering and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Source
Trump, indicted allies have until noon on August 25 to turn themselves in
Former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates with election fraud, racketeering and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Source
Trump, indicted allies have until 12 p.m. on August 25 to turn themselves in
Former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his associates with election fraud, racketeering and other charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Source
Read the Georgia Trump indictment here
The Georgia grand jury investigating former President Trump returned indictments on election fraud, racketeering and other charges. Source