CBS News has confirmed that the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine. Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Source
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Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect in hours
The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday. Tariffs on goods from China will increase from 10% to 20%. Kelly O’Grady, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent, and Sarah McGregor, managing editor for Bloomberg News’ national desk, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Understanding DOGE’s mass firings of federal workers
Several former federal workers fired as a result of the Trump administration’s widespread DOGE cuts are expected to attend the president’s congressional address Tuesday night at the invitation of Democrats. New reporting from the American Communities Project looks into just how far-reaching these mass layoffs are. The Project’s director and founder Dante Chinni joins “America Decides” to unpack the findings. Source
Trump needs a “designated survivor” for speech to Congress. Here’s how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a catastrophic event. Source
Alexander Vindman argues U.S. mistakes incited Russia-Ukraine war
In his new book, “The Folly of Realism,” Ret. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman argues that mistakes made by the U.S. emboldened Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022. Vindman joins “America Decides” to explain his position. Source
Americans divided on Trump’s effort to cut federal workforce, CBS News poll finds
According to new CBS News polling, most Americans believe President Trump is transforming the federal government, but they are divided on whether that’s a good thing. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings. Source
Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
The Senate confirmed the former wrestling executive as the nation’s education chief. Source
Potential deal between Musk’s Starlink and FAA raising ethical concerns
President Trump has promised that Elon Musk will not participate in conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over Musk’s Starlink and efforts underway that might allow it to take over a $2.4 billion contract between the FAA and Verizon. Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Top FBI official in New York retires under pressure
James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of FBI’s largest field office, was told Friday to turn in his retirement papers. Source
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump’s address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Source