What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
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Trump's sweeping education plans
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The Washington Post education writer Laura Meckler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his plans and the likelihood they will come to fruition.
Gaetz misconduct probes under fresh scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to examine the misconduct allegations against Gaetz, which he has denied. Then, Meridith McGraw, national political correspondent for Politico, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join to discuss.
Why does Musk want to join Trump?
Elon Musk will have to balance the many business dealings he has with the U.S. government as he contemplates joining President-elect Donald Trump for his second term in office. David Yaffe-Bellany, a crypto and technology reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News with more on Trump's plan to create a temporary agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency that Musk may help lead.
Trump's Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy pick
Donald Trump's plans for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's roles in his government are emerging after he announced they would head a temporary agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News' Libby Cathey breaks down what's known.
Trump's "Department of government Efficiency"
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that his new agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency will be run by billionaire Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. It's still unclear how the department will work. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Biden to host Trump at White House
On Wednesday, President Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office as Trump continues to build his administration. Trump says billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new agency to cut what he sees as waste in the federal government. He also announced he is nominating Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary. The Fox News host and Army veteran has blasted diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the military.
Trump picks Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump managed to surprise some Republicans on Capitol Hill with his choice for secretary of defense, going with Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on who Hegseth is and the new White House roles Trump has selected Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for.
Past rivals show big support for Trump
One-time Donald Trump rivals Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and Marco Rubio all delivered speeches in support of the former president Tuesday at Day 2 of the Republican National Convention. Along the way, they slammed President Biden's immigration policies. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez have a recap of Day 2 at the RNC.
Vivek Ramaswamy delivers speech at RNC Day 2
Businessman and former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention and delivered an fiery speech urging Americans to vote for former President Donald Trump. He singled out Gen Z voters, saying they will be the "generation that saves this country" and urged them to be conservatives.
Trump allies flock to Manhattan courthouse
Several political allies of former President Donald Trump attended his criminal "hush money" trial in Manhattan on Tuesday. That includes several members of Congress and some of his former rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Robert Costa, Molly Ball and Kadia Goba join "America Decides" with analysis.
House Speaker Johnson attends Trump trial
House Speaker Mike Johnson attended former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial Tuesday as former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to the stand. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Vivek Ramaswamy assesses state of 2024 race
Vivek Ramaswamy began the 2024 election cycle as one of former President Donald Trump's opponents. He's now one of the campaign's most loyal advocates. Ramaswamy joins "America Decides" to discuss the state of the race.
Potential Trump VP picks speaking at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday as South Carolina voters head to the polls for that state's GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo breaks down the latest at the conservative political gathering.
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends campaign
Following a lackluster performance in the Iowa caucuses, Ohio businessman Vivek Ramaswamy announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
GOP candidate Ramaswamy talks Iowa polls
Ahead of Monday's Iowa caucuses, polling shows former President Donald Trump with a roughly 36-point lead over his Republican rivals. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil caught up with one of them — businessman Vivek Ramaswamy — to talk about the likelihood of a come-from-behind victory, and some of Ramaswamy's key policy proposals.
Trump wins big in Iowa amid low turnout
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out of the Republican race for president after Iowa caucusgoers pushed former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley one step closer to the general election. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small looks at the next steps in the presidential race.
What happened at the Iowa caucuses?
Former President Donald Trump waltzed to his expected victory at the Iowa caucuses Monday night with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beating out former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley for the second-place spot. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Jake Rosen and Aaron Navarro have more on what happened in Iowa and what's coming next on the campaign trail.
Iowa caucus 2024 results and highlights: Key updates from the Trump victory
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won the coveted battle for second place over former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.
Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out of presidential race following Iowa caucuses
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Unpacking Trump's projected Iowa caucuses win
CBS News has projected that former President Donald Trump will win the Iowa caucuses. Major Garrett, Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa join with more.
Trump speaks to voters after Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump spoke to voters following the Iowa caucuses Monday night. He thanked his supporters and congratulated his fellow Republican candidates. CBS News projected Trump will win the GOP's first nominating contest of 2024.
Analysis, expectations of 2024 Iowa caucuses
Conservative radio host Steve Deace joins CBS News with his take on the Republican 2024 campaigns and Monday's Iowa caucuses.
How CBS News projected Trump's Iowa win
CBS News has projected that Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses. Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to explain why CBS News projected when it did. Then, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Trump campaign headquarters in Iowa.
Iowa voters facing record-cold temperatures
Record low temperatures may complicate plans for voters planning to caucus in Iowa Monday night. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is following the latest step in the 2024 presidential elections, while CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling data. Also, KCCI meteorologist Jon Rivas looks at the weather forecast for Monday's caucuses.
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