U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will issue several directives to the Justice Department to “combat the weaponization of the legal system.” Those include ending the moratorium on federal executions, halting federal funding for sanctuary cities and terminating DEI programs at the department. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more. Source
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Trump’s comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports that Mr. Trump is floating the idea as many Palestinians return home under the ceasefire deal. Source
Local sheriffs say White House’s deportation demands are not so simple
The Trump administration wants to utilize local law enforcement to help detain and process undocumented migrants as part of its immigration crackdown. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with sheriffs on both sides of the political aisle who are concerned about staff shortages, funds and the lack of space. Source
Trump’s aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a rare look inside the country. Source
USAID contractor says agency overhaul will hurt U.S. small businesses
The Trump administration’s steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn sharp criticism and concern. Keith Ives, a USAID contractor who measures the estimated impact of the organization’s programs, joins “America Decides” to discuss how the moves could negatively affect American jobs and small businesses. Source
Trump’s Gaza comments spur questions and skepticism
The White House is doubling down on President Trump’s proposal to take over the Gaza Strip. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports, BBC News correspondent Wyre Davies has more and Mirette Mabrouk, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, has analysis. Source
USAID worker says “everyone is really scared” at agency after being locked out
USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they’ll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by the Trump administration a “moral atrocity.” Source
Former USAID chief blasts Trump and Musk’s gutting of agency
Nearly all staff for the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, will be placed on leave Friday amid President Trump and Elon Musk’s plans to restructure the federal government. Andrew Natsios, former USAID administrator from 2001 to 2006, joins “America Decides” with his reaction. Source
Ohio man arrested in workplace shooting that killed 1, wounded 5
Police in Ohio arrested a warehouse employee accused of fatally shooting one co-worker and wounding five others late Tuesday night. CBS News affiliate WBNS’ Lacey Crisp has more details. Source
ICE releases some migrant detainees as facilities surpass capacity
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is releasing some migrant detainees because of a lack of space to hold them. ICE detention facilities are at 109% capacity, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Source