Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal protections, Gov. Kathy Hochul vows to defend providers under New York’s new “shield law.” Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who successfully argued against Ireland’s abortion ban, joins “CBS Mornings Plus.” Source
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Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Source
Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond franchise in new deal
Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights. Source
Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage and screen
For nearly 50 years, Bill Berloni has trained dogs for television, movies and theater—transforming shelter pets into showbiz sensations. Nancy Chen looks at his approach and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Source
A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with “Then There Were Sparks.” As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from performing due to multiple sclerosis. Source
Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond franchise
Amazon MGM announced it is taking over the creative reins of the James Bond franchise. The Broccolis, who controlled the Bond franchise for decades, will still share intellectual property rights. Source
Trump’s Ukraine policy alarming European leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia’s invasion and when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said Mr. Trump was living in a “disinformation space,” Mr. Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator. Sarah Wheaton, chief policy correspondent for Politico Europe, joined CBS News to discuss the situation. Source
Roy Wood Jr. on Trump, unity, personal connection and more
Comedian Roy Wood Jr., host of “Have I Got News For You,” joined CBS News to discuss President Trump, his latest comedy special, the state of the world and more. Source
Details on judge’s allowance of government layoffs
A federal judge has refused to stop President Trump’s mass firings, saying unions representing those workers have to take their claims to the Federal Labor Relations Authority. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Senate adopts GOP budget plan in “vote-a-rama,” despite Trump backing competing House plan
The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump’s earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source