Locals criticize Sen. Chuck Grassley on tour
Sen. Chuck Grassley faced criticism from locals who also laid into each other during a testy town hall in Iowa on Wednesday morning. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak reports.
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Rubio, Witkoff cancel Ukraine talks in London
There is growing uncertainty on the future of America's role in facilitating peace between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Walmart, Target CEOs warn Trump about tariffs
President Trump continues to defend his sweeping tariffs on foreign goods, but on Tuesday he said the 145% import taxes on some Chinese products would "come down substantially." CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Judge demands answers on Abrego Garcia case
The deadline for the Trump administration to provide updates in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case has passed. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Federal judge hears challenge on Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
New Jersey AG on birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in May. Several states are challenging the executive order. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
Vance says he has "100% confidence" in Hegseth
President Trump and administration officials are standing behind Pete Hegseth despite new scrutiny over the defense secretary's use of the messaging app Signal. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Patrick Svitek, politics breaking news reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Gang experts cast doubt on Trump's claim about MS-13 finger tattoos
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
The stakes of the Trump-Harvard legal battle
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this week, challenging threats to cut billions in research funding for failing to comply with several demands. Steven Pinker, co-president of Harvard's Council of Academic Freedom, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Hegseth orders makeup studio at Pentagon
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently asked to retrofit a space next to the Pentagon press briefing room with a makeup studio to prepare for television appearances. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
DOJ seeks temporary halt in Abrego Garcia case
The Trump administration has asked to pause discovery in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, a day after the judge in the case put out an order accusing the administration of withholding information requested by the court. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump administration softens tone on tariffs
The Dow Jones rebounded for a second day on Wednesday after the White House signaled a potential U-turn on tariffs placed on China. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Caitlin Huey-Burns join "America Decides" with the latest.
Trump blasts Zelenskyy as Vance threatens to "walk away" from peace deal
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
DOJ asks for pause in Abrego Garcia case
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to pause the discovery process for a week in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump: Tariffs against China will be reduced
President Trump says the steep tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods will be coming down "substantially," raising hopes that trade tensions between the U.S. and China could soon ease. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump on "fair deal" with China
President Trump insists there will be a fair trade deal with China as his tariffs continue to affect the markets and major global businesses. This comes as the prospects of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal lag. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Bessent criticizes IMF, World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank as worries over President Trump's tariffs persist. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of prolonging war
President Trump in a social media post on Wednesday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Zelenskyy rejected the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in a potential peace deal. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
New SDNY prosecutor; Santos sentencing
Jay Clayton, the former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an ally of President Trump, has been appointed as the top federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. This comes as George Santos' sentencing in his federal fraud case approaches. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Why Elon Musk is stepping back from DOGE
Elon Musk announced his plans to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency that has been aiding the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal spending. This comes as Tesla's profits and sales drop. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Judge on Kilmar Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis criticized the Trump administration's efforts to withhold information in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case. This comes as Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist detained by ICE, faces a deadline to avoid deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Odds of recession are rising, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund is sounding alarms about slowing economic growth and the potential for a U.S. recession rising. This comes as President Trump walks back comments about Fed Chair Jerome Powell's firing and as his take on a trade deal with China. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Trump changes tune on Fed Chair Powell
President Trump walked back comments about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's firing. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports as stock markets appear to react to his latest remarks.
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