Eric Trump, former President Donald Trump’s second-oldest son, testified Thursday in the civil fraud trial involving his father and the Trump Organization. Despite holding the title of executive vice president in the company, Eric Trump testified that he had little knowledge of the financial documents involved in inflating the value of his family’s properties. Source
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House Republicans pass $14 billion Israel aid bill
A Republican-backed bill to provide $14 billion in aid to Israel in its fight against Hamas militants passed the House Wednesday, but it faces opposition from Democrats, who wanted Ukraine aid included in the measure. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
Former Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols federal case
Former Memphis police officer Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after being violently beaten by officers during a traffic stop. Mills and four other officers are also facing separate state murder charges in Nichols’ death. Elise Preston has more. Source
FBI raids home of major fundraiser for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Agents were seen Thursday carrying evidence boxes from the home the mayor’s chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs. Source
NJ students accused of making AI-generated pornographic images
In an email, the school principal encouraged parents of victims to contact the Westfield Police. Source
Where will Pence voters go after his exit from the 2024 race?
Former Vice President Mike Pence has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race but says he will continue to push for strong Republican leaders nationwide. Political strategists Devin O’Malley and Rob Burgess join “America Decides” to discuss where the conservative wing could go in the coming weeks. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (November 5)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Source
Republican Party is in “very unhealthy place,” Adam Kinzinger says
Between former President Donald Trump’s dominance in the polls and the election of Mike Johnson to the speakership, the Republican Party is clearly signaling the direction it’s heading. Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to assess the state of the GOP. Source
Blinken heads to Middle East as Biden calls for “pauses” in Israel-Hamas war
Strikes and flares lit up the sky in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday. This came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the region for the second time in less than a month. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane report. Source
Trump vows mass deportations, end of birthright citizenship if reelected
Former President Donald Trump is pledging a sweeping immigration crackdown if elected in 2024. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source