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How will Pam Bondi impact the Department of Justice?

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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