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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Zelenskyy to address European leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to deliver a virtual address to European Union leaders in Brussels Thursday, a day after speaking with President Trump about Ukraine's war with Russia. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Nature is Nonpartisan nonprofit
Benji Backer is the founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan and wrote a book called "The Conservative Environmentalist." He joined CBS News to discuss the goals of his nonprofit and how he reconciles his politics with his push to save the environment.
Questions about Trump Education Department EO
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order Thursday that would lay the groundwork for the Department of Education's eventual shutdown. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Deadline for details on deportation flights
The judge who ordered the Trump administration to turn around deportation flights to El Salvador is giving the Justice Department until noon Thursday to provide details on those flights. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Trump executive order to dismantle DOE
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon that would begin the dismantling of the Department of Education, though the department's full closure would require approval from Congress. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on that and Mr. Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
Winemaker concerned for consumers on tariffs
In response to the steel and aluminum tariffs, the European Union said last week that it would place levies on $28 billion worth of American goods, including beef, poultry, bourbon, jeans and peanut butter, starting April 1. President Trump said that if the EU enacts those tariffs, he will respond by imposing a 200% retaliatory tariff on all European wine and Champagne. Andrew Rockwell, production winemaker at Sparkling Pointe, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Pelosi criticizes Schumer for GOP bill vote
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still supports Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader after he voted for a Republican bill to avert a government shutdown last week. But, she offered a sharp critique of him on Tuesday. Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins "America Decides" to assess his party's path forward.
Trump reiterates call to impeach federal judge
On Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement pushing back against President Trump's call to impeach a federal judge who had ruled against the Trump administration in a deportation case. However, on Wednesday, Mr. Trump reiterated his call for impeaching the judge. John Dickerson has more.
How staffing cuts are impacting DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has seen its share of workforce cuts by the Trump administration, from cybersecurity analysts to staff working to root out domestic extremists. Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at DHS, assesses the changes.
Trump teases possible Xi Jinping visit
President Trump says his Chinese counterpart will visit Washington, D.C., in the "not so distant future." Jennifer Welch, chief geoeconomics analyst at Bloomberg, and Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, join "America Decides" to discuss what that visit could mean amid brewing trade tensions.
Where case stands over Trump's deportation flights
In response to a lawsuit, a federal judge this weekend ordered the Trump administration to turn around two planes carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members deported under President Trump's invocation of the 1798 wartime Alien Enemies Act. However, the Trump administration disobeyed the order, and the judge has demanded to know why. Scott MacFarlane has the latest in the case.
Trump doubles down on judicial criticisms
President Trump is doubling down on his criticisms of the judicial branch. Since he took office, there have been several cases of federal judges temporarily stopping the administration from dismantling agencies or firing government employees. Plaintiffs, such as employee unions and nonprofits, have questioned the legality of these moves, many of which are still being argued in court. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, and CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the case over deportation flights to El Salvador.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, outlook uncertain
The Federal Reserve chose not to lower interest rates Wednesday, as Chair Jerome Powell admitted the economic outlook was uncertain. He indicated that even though inflation was expected to inch up in response to President Trump's tariffs, the Fed is still forecasting two rate cuts this year. Kelly O'Grady explains.
2 transgender soldiers speak out on Trump's ban
A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up.
Venezuelan migrant with no criminal record deported
The Trump administration says hundreds of alleged gang members were deported this past week to El Salvador. However, CBS News has learned that at least one had no criminal record. The Venezuelan migrant was seeking asylum. Lilia Luciano has his story.
Powell paints picture of economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as uncertainty about the U.S. economy grows. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady unpacks Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the decision. Then, Donna Ginther, distinguished professor of economics at the University of Kansas, joins with analysis.
Michigan voters share regrets of voting Trump
In a focus group conducted by Axios in Michigan, some battleground state voters expressed second thoughts about supporting President Trump in the 2024 election. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy call
President Trump held what he called a "very good" call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. The two men focused on the partial agreement made with Russian President Vladimir Putin just a day before. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Charlie D'Agata report on what happens next in the ceasefire talks.
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.
Constitutional crisis fears in Venezuela case
Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement Wednesday criticizing the federal district judge involved in the legal battle over the Trump administration's deportation flights of Venezuelan non-citizens. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
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.
Man who stole 18-carat golden toilet from English palace convicted
A thief who stole a golden toilet worth over $6 million from an English palace has been convicted, along with an accomplice in the 2019 heist.
Trump trade wars could tank foreign tourism in the U.S., report finds
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
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