As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
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Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
President Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese goods is now in effect. China has retaliated against the U.S. placing up to 15% tariffs on select American imports that go into effect on Monday. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down Mr. Trump's claims about tariffs.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will issue several directives to the Justice Department to "combat the weaponization of the legal system." Those include ending the moratorium on federal executions, halting federal funding for sanctuary cities and terminating DEI programs at the department. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports that Mr. Trump is floating the idea as many Palestinians return home under the ceasefire deal.
The Trump administration wants to utilize local law enforcement to help detain and process undocumented migrants as part of its immigration crackdown. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with sheriffs on both sides of the political aisle who are concerned about staff shortages, funds and the lack of space.
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a rare look inside the country.
The Trump administration's steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn sharp criticism and concern. Keith Ives, a USAID contractor who measures the estimated impact of the organization's programs, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the moves could negatively affect American jobs and small businesses.
The White House is doubling down on President Trump's proposal to take over the Gaza Strip. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports, BBC News correspondent Wyre Davies has more and Mirette Mabrouk, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, has analysis.
USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they'll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by the Trump administration a "moral atrocity."
Nearly all staff for the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, will be placed on leave Friday amid President Trump and Elon Musk's plans to restructure the federal government. Andrew Natsios, former USAID administrator from 2001 to 2006, joins "America Decides" with his reaction.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is releasing some migrant detainees because of a lack of space to hold them. ICE detention facilities are at 109% capacity, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
President Trump on Tuesday proposed the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip. Mr. Trump's son-in-law, who took a lead role on Middle East policy during the first Trump administration, made strikingly similar comments to Harvard's Middle East initiative a year ago. Tarek Masoud, professor of democracy and governance at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his talk with Kushner.
Allies and adversaries of the U.S. are widely criticizing President Trump's proposal to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joins "America Decides" with his reaction to the plan.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detention systems are full, so much of the agency is releasing some migrant detainees. Internal government statistics show that ICE facilities were at 109% capacity this week. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday expressed his disapproval of President Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza, joining a growing number of U.S. allies and adversaries who have spoken out against the plan. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" to analyze the international reaction.
Arab nations are rejecting President Trump's plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza and turn it into a "riviera," but the president is reiterating his position. Plus, Democrats are raising concerns over Elon Musk's DOGE reviewing the Treasury's payment systems. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Trump's press secretary debuts in her first White House press briefing as the youngest person to serve in the role.
Mattel executive says it may have to charge consumers more for its toys because of higher tariff costs on imports from China.
The changes at the USAID federal agency could cause a major ripple effect around the world. Matthew McGuire, a Treasury senior advisor and former U.S. executive director of the World Bank Group, joins CBS News with more.
President Trump is set to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah and other foreign leaders after his controversial statements about the future of Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Family members of the remaining Israeli hostages still in Gaza are concerned about the next phase of the deal with Hamas after President Trump's comments about reshaping the Middle East. CBS News' Robert Berger explains.
President Trump says he has left instructions on "obliterating" Iran if he is targeted for assassination. This comes as former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper's security detail is revoked. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held the first briefing of President Trump's second term. Leavitt discussed a memo calling for a pause to federal assistance, the New Jersey drones saga, Mr. Trump's immigration edicts and more.