USAID supporters are protesting the latest Trump administration moves to gut the federal agency. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi breaks down the history of criticisms surrounding the organization that provides key aid around the world. Source
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Trump to sign executive order that will ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues in the weeks leading up to the election. Source
Concern over DOGE stopping Social Security, Medicare payments
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now has access to the Treasury Department’s payment system and some are concerned about the benefits many Americans receive. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports. Source
Should you renew your maturing CD account now?
Renewing a CD account set to soon mature can still make sense, even in today’s economy. Here’s why. Source
Local sheriffs say they lack resources to help ICE with deportation efforts
With ICE facilities over capacity, the Trump administration has requested the help of local law enforcement to detain migrants, but some sheriffs say they don’t have enough resources. Source
Egypt, Saudi Arabia reject Trump’s Gaza plan
Questions about the future of a second phase in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal remain as the Middle East rejects President Trump’s calls on Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more. Source
What to know about Trump’s Gaza comments
President Trump’s press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu included stunning comments about his plans to “take over” Gaza and exile around two million Palestinians living there. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang breaks down the questions lingering on the topic. Source
Police K-9 and suspect killed during standoff in Maine
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers. Source
Nissan shares plunge on report of merger with Honda turning south
The struggling Japanese carmaker is withdrawing from talks, the Nikkei business daily and other local media reported. Source
Threats against federal officials surging, Capitol police report shows
he agency’s threat division investigated 9,474 “concerning statements or direct threats” against members of Congress in 2024, a sharp increase from the 8,008 cases investigated in 2023. Source