The Trump administration has been steadfast in its opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A CBS News investigation finds that those anti-DEI positions conflict with the work done by Vice President JD Vance’s mother-in-law. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more. Source

In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency might just want Washington, D.C., to close for a few days. Makena Kelly, senior politics writer at Wired, and Vittoria Elliott, reporter at Wired, join “America Decides” to explain. Source

The Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student encampment last year will remain in ICE custody in Louisiana. A Manhattan federal judge did not rule Wednesday on Mahmoud Khalil’s request to be moved closer to his home in New York, but did allow Khalil’s lawyers to have at least two phone calls a day with their client. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details. Source

The Trump administration is placing more than a thousand Department of Education workers on leave beginning March 21. American Federation of Government Employees Local 252 President Sheria Smith, whose union represents Education Department employees, joins “America Decides” with her reaction. Source

Stacey Young, an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department who resigned a few weeks ago, is now leading a group of former officials helping those still inside the department facing demotions or firings. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane spoke exclusively with Young about what’s happening at the department. Source

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins “America Decides” to examine what that means for price relief for Americans. Source

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans. Source

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two different aspects of U.S. law. Source

New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports. Source

The European Union is targeting certain emblematic U.S. goods as a response to President Trump’s recent tariffs on aluminum and steel. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi reports. Source