More than 20 states have sued the Trump administration over the president’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the Democratic attorneys general of Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada before Trump’s inauguration about his pledge to tackle immigration policy. Source
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New wildfire in Southern California forces tens of thousands to evacuate
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile, two other major fires in the area continue to burn. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna joins “The Daily Report” to discuss the new fire and evacuations. Source
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department. Source
Laken Riley Act heads to Trump’s desk for signature
Congress passed an immigration measure called the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, sending President Trump the first bill of his second term. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, join “America Decides” with more. Source
Is Trump ushering in a new “Gilded Age”?
The start of President Trump’s new term and the rapidly developing tech space are drawing parallels to the Gilded Age of U.S. history. The term, coined by writer Mark Twain, refers to a period from the late 19th to early 20th century when the U.S. saw spiking industrialization and economic growth intertwined with political corruption and wealth inequality. Historian H. W. Brands joins “America Decides” with his analysis. Source
Why Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of dark web market Silk Road
President Trump made good on a campaign promise made to libertarians to pardon Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who received two life sentences in 2015 for creating and operating the infamous dark web marketplace that traded drugs, guns and illegal services. New York Times technology reporter David Yaffe-Bellany joins “America Decides” to examine the move. Source
Jennifer Lopez, Lily Gladstone among stars of Sundance 2025
The 41st edition of the Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City and Salt Lake City in Utah, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films, presented in-person and streaming online. Source
Hughes Fire in LA County quickly explodes to over 5,000 acres in just 2 hours
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 5,000 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said. Source
House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump’s desk
The legislation expands the federal government’s mandate to detain undocumented immigrants. Source
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers leader freed by Trump, seen on Capitol Hill
Stewart Rhodes was serving an 18-year prison sentence for seditious conspiracy when he was freed by President Trump. Source