Dr. Lawrence Tabak was the health research agency’s second-in-command. Source
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Ukraine’s NATO membership and return to old borders is “unrealistic,” Secretary Hegseth says
President Trump said he will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump spoke with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately about immediate discussions to end the war between the two countries. CBS News senior national correspondent Charlie D’Agata has the details. Source
What does new inflation data mean for Americans’ wallets?
New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks it down. Source
Inspectors general fired by Trump sue his administration
Eight fired inspectors general are suing the Trump administration over what they are calling “unlawful and unjustified” termination. Meanwhile, in her first press conference as attorney general, Pam Bondi announced a new lawsuit against New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul and others claiming the state ignored federal immigration laws. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Top government ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The Trump administration recently ousted David Huitema, the person responsible for overseeing ethics for the executive branch. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe spoke with Huitema about his firing and plans for the future. Source
Some legal scholars say Trump has created a constitutional crisis
In the wake of President Trump’s expansive executive actions, legal minds are weighing the question: Is the nation currently facing a constitutional crisis? Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, spoke with scholars who say the answer is yes. Liptak joins “America Decides” to share what experts told him. Source
Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying “BIDEN INFLATION UP!” Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Trump counselor Alina Habba warns of “repercussions” for defying executive orders
As President Trump signs executive order after executive order, the number of lawsuits the administration faces is also ticking up. Alina Habba, senior counselor to the president, warns that those who challenge them will face “repercussions.” Habba joins “America Decides” with her take on the legal fights facing the administration. Source
Judge allows Trump’s deferred resignations plan for federal workers to proceed
A federal judge in Massachusetts lifted a previous order pausing the program. Source
Trump administration sending nonviolent migrants to Guantánamo Bay
President Trump has said the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay would house what he called the “worst” migrants. Still, according to both internal government documents and U.S. officials, the administration is also sending nonviolent detainees who do not have serious criminal records or in some cases any criminal records at all. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Source