President Trump has said the U.S. is committed to buying and owning the Gaza Strip, despite the Palestinian Authority saying the land is not for sale. Matthew Kroenig, an expert with the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News to assess Trump’s plans for the future of the Palestinian territory. Source
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Why astronaut Suni Williams is inspired by “Ted Lasso”
When we think about television shows and space, the space exploration is usually the topic of the show. So, it was striking recently to see a TV show that has nothing to do with space exploration referenced with a single word on astronaut Suni Williams’ space suit. Source
Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried
Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country’s herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact. Source
Author warns of artificial intelligence without guardrails in new book
This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It’s when IBM’s supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world’s best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually prevailed in the six match series, but the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence raises questions about the possible battle royale to come. Christopher DiCarlo, author of a new book “Building a God,” warns about the consequences of living without technological guardrails. Source
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Source
Breaking down the judicial branch’s role in curbing executive power
Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it all down. Source
The King of Sushi | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2008, Bob Simon reported on how the growing demand for bluefin tuna, highly coveted as the ultimate taste experience in sushi, was pushing fishermen to find new and more efficient ways to land this prized catch. Illegal fishing was rampant. One fisherman warned: “If we carry on like this, we are bound to catastrophe.” Source
Trial of Salman Rushdie’s accused attacker gets underway
The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple times in 2022. Nikki Battiste reports on the first day of the trial and the national security concerns behind the attack. Source
How typical is it for the White House to push back on federal judges?
President Trump has been in office for less than a month, and several of his executive actions have already faced scrutiny in federal court. On Sunday, Vice President Vance wrote in part on social media: “Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins to examine the pushback. Source
Trump’s proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo
A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump’s “deferred resignations” for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House. Source