Prosecutors in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York City criminal case say his sentencing could be postponed, but will oppose any effort to dismiss the case. In a Tuesday court filing, the Manhattan district attorney’s office conceded the possibility of delaying Trump’s sentencing until 2029, after his second term. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more. Source
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Washington Spirit owner makes huge donation to girl’s and women’s soccer
Michele Kang, a businesswoman and philanthropist who owns the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, pledged to donate $30 million over five years for girl’s and women’s soccer in the U.S. Source
A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry
With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe. Source
Analyzing Trump’s relationship with the media
Will President-elect Donald Trump’s relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be “open and available to the press” unless he is “not treated fairly.” Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins “America Decides” to discuss what to expect during Trump’s second term. Source
Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge
There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According to the Presidential Transition Act, this pledge was required to be submitted by Oct. 1. Max Stier, founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Senators express doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general
Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn’t bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Breaking down FEMA boss’ testimony on hurricane response
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency testified before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday about the agency’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton and its future funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source
Vance to meet with Trump’s Cabinet picks and Republican lawmakers
Vice President-elect JD Vance will bring some of Trump’s Cabinet picks to Capitol Hill this week in an apparent effort to shore up support among his colleagues. Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu has the latest political updates. Source
When will Trump face sentencing in “hush money” case?
The Manhattan district attorney said Tuesday he agrees with postponing sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s “hush money” case. Judge Juan Merchan has yet to make a decision. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins “America Decides” to break down the developments. Source
Trump, Vance phoning senators to push Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his choice for attorney general. Trump is calling senators to push his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, even while he considers making recess appointments. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Fin Gómez join “America Decides” with the latest. Source