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How significant is it that Democrats helped pass the Laken Riley Act?

A bill expanding the federal government’s mandate to detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally is expected to be the first measure President Trump signs into law in his new term. The Republican-led measure cleared the House and Senate with bipartisan support in both chambers. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join “America Decides” to further discuss. Source

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Murkowski, Collins say they will vote against Hegseth

Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins on Thursday became the first Republicans to say they won’t vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Plus, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily stalled President Trump’s plans to end birthright citizenship, calling the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional.” CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest. Source

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Federal judges slam Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

Following President Trump’s sweeping clemency for Jan. 6 defendants, federal judges who presided over cases are letting their discontent be heard. CBS News digital politics reporter Melissa Quinn has the details. Source

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Catholic bishop weighs in on Trump’s immigration crackdown

A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, joins “America Decides” to discuss his opposition to some of Trump’s recent moves. Source

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Trump says it’s “funny” Biden didn’t pardon himself

In his first Oval Office interview since returning to the White House, President Trump said it was a “funny thing” that former President Joe Biden declined to pardon himself after granting clemency to his family members. CBS News’ Jennifer Jacobs and Fin Gómez join “America Decides” to unpack the first days of Trump’s second term. Source

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