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Border town businesses brace for impact of Mexico tariffs

As many as 20,000 trucks bring goods across the U.S.-Mexico border every day. Jason Allen reports from Laredo, Texas, where some businesses are stocking up on imports as they brace for President Trump’s tariff hikes to take effect. Then, Kelly O’Grady joins for analysis. Source

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Thousands of EPA employees warned of immediate termination

Thousands of people who work for the Environmental Protection Agency have been alerted they are at risk of losing their jobs. Tracy Wholf, CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate, joins “America Decides” to discuss what the future looks like for the agency, its workers and its mission. Source

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What does it mean for USAID now that Rubio is in charge?

Over the weekend, Elon Musk threatened to eliminate the main U.S. agency handling foreign aid. On Monday, it was announced that USAID would merge with the State Department under Marco Rubio’s leadership, although the move appears to require congressional approval. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns, Jennifer Jacobs and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Source

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