“The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government,” the AP said in its lawsuit. Source

Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund. Source

The alleged incident occurred at a gathering Enrique Tarrio was taking part in with other members of the Proud Boys, along with Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. Source

Thousands of Americans who worked as federal employees are out of a job and more cuts are coming after a federal judge allowed the Trump administration’s mass layoffs plan to continue. CBS News’ Willie James Inman reports. Source

Salman Rushdie came to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knew: by writing about it in his book, “Knife.” He detailed the experience in his first television interview following the attack, when he sat down with Anderson Cooper in 2024. Source

The federal judge weighing whether charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement for more arguments. CBS News’ Jake Rosen reports. Source

Even though interest rates have dropped slightly, a $20,000 CD account can still be worth opening now. Here’s why. Source

A federal judge will not immediately drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement to argue before the court. CBS News’ Jake Rosen explains. Source

Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says. Source

The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source