This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from Louisville, where a doctor says lower vaccine rates among children could be playing a role. Source
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Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review “just about” every federal agency
President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more. Source
Radio host David Brancaccio reflects on losing his home in California wildfire
Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show “Marketplace Morning Report,” was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the disaster. Brancaccio joins “America Decides” to talk about his experience returning home. Source
What to know about New York’s poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Trump says he is revoking Biden’s security clearance
The president said he was taking the action because Biden did the same to him in 2021. Source
How New Orleans is preparing for Super Bowl LIX
President Trump will be inside the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday night to watch the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Michael Hecht, CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc. and Super Bowl LIX project coordinator, joins “America Decides” to go over the local preparations for the big game. Source
Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover
President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he “didn’t even know” it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House and Senate Republicans over how to approach getting Trump’s agenda to his desk. NOTUS political reporters Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Inside Elon Musk’s government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial director of Wired, joins “America Decides” to unpack the reporting. Source
Justice Department agrees not to reveal names of FBI agents who worked Jan. 6 cases
In a court filing Friday, the Justice Department agreed not to reveal the names of FBI personnel who took part in the Jan. 6 investigations. This comes as anonymous FBI agents sued to keep their information private. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden. Source