DOGE takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace
A federal judge has declined a request to remove DOGE from the U.S. Institute of Peace. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
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Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Chuck Hagel makes case against USAID cuts
Some former government officials argue President Trump's cuts to USAID could hurt America on the world stage and help China and Russia. Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel joins "America Decides" with his perspective.
Some federal employees getting reinstated
Eighteen federal agencies are working to reinstate thousands of employees who were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the government. It follows a judge's ruling last week that temporarily blocked the firings, saying they were illegal. CBSNews.com politics reporter Melissa Quinn breaks it down.
Teslas set on fire in Las Vegas: What we know
Multiple cars were set on fire at a Las Vegas Tesla facility early Tuesday morning in what police are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Judge: USAID cuts likely unconstitutional
A federal judge says Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency may not have had the authority to make sweeping cuts at USAID, saying they "likely violated the United States Constitution in multiple ways." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
DOGE evicts Institute of Peace board members
Several board members, including the CEO, of the United States Institute of Peace were escorted from the organization's Washington, D.C., headquarters on Monday after being fired last week as part of cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. New York Times reporter Aishvarya Kavi joins "The Daily Report" with more details.
Records show many federal workers were fired and rehired at 18 agencies
More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.
Fired CISA probationary employees to be reinstated after U.S. judge's order
Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment.
Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency.
Is Trump's sweeping firings an abuse of power?
The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for what the administration said was poor performance. John Dickerson has more.
Biologist fired by DOGE stays on as volunteer
In February, the Trump administration let go of over 2,300 probationary employees from the Interior Department as part of its effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce. One fired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee, Bianca Sicich, is still working for free because she's so passionate about her job. Sicich joins "America Decides" to share her story.
Second federal judge orders White House to rehire fired probationary workers
The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of government through the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Some feel their military service is being ignored. Nancy Cordes reports.
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.
Judge's orders on federal firings
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Does Elon Musk want a government shutdown?
In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency might just want Washington, D.C., to close for a few days. Makena Kelly, senior politics writer at Wired, and Vittoria Elliott, reporter at Wired, join "America Decides" to explain.
Education Department union reacts to job cuts
The Trump administration is placing more than a thousand Department of Education workers on leave beginning March 21. American Federation of Government Employees Local 252 President Sheria Smith, whose union represents Education Department employees, joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its staff. Rob Marciano reports.
Rubio: 83% of USAID programs terminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced the cancellation of 83% of USAID programs. Rubio said the remaining programs will be run under the State Department and thanked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for its assistance in cutting costs. Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, and Raj Kumar, president and editor-in-chief of Devex, join to assess the impact on U.S. assistance worldwide.
HHS offers buyout option, source says
All employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services received an offer of a $25,000 payment if they choose to voluntarily resign, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News. Major Garrett has more.
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Christa Pike's execution can proceed, Supreme Court rules
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
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