DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll, Source Says

WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – The Justice ⁠Department ⁠has launched a criminal investigation ⁠into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S. President ​Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said ‌on Wednesday. The probe is focused ‌on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil …

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Newsom Seeks to Shield California Elections From Federal Interference Before Tuesday Primary

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in this year’s midterm elections. The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person — including federal agents — from accessing voter …

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Doctor breaks down peptide safety

Watch CBS News Some health officials telling medical professionals to stop prescribing certain peptides. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down what exactly peptides are and why some doctors are concerned.

CEOs for S&P 500 companies had 6% pay increase in 2025, AP survey finds

New data shows the median compensation for CEOs of S&P 500 companies grew almost 6% in 2025, reaching $17.7 million. This uptick marks the smallest annual growth rate since 2022, when the median pay grew just about 1%. The figures come from the Associated Press’ CEO compensation survey. Ken Sweet, a banking reporter for the …

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Marco Rubio says no more Ebola patients will be allowed into U.S.

The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio from biographer interviews

Former President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio and transcripts from his private interviews with a ghostwriter that later became part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.