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Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Emotional USAID employees were given just 15 minutes Thursday to retrieve their belongings after losing their jobs. These kinds of layoffs are taking place across the U.S. and other parts of the world due to cuts imposed by the Department of Government Efficiency. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia joins "America Decides" to discuss his legislation calling for more transparency about DOGE.
President Trump on Tuesday said workers who do not respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will eventually be fired. The email tells federal employees to list five things they accomplished the previous week. Political strategists Liza Acevedo and Lance Trover join "America Decides" with analysis.
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 billion in reductions over 10 years. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joins "America Decides" to discuss his stance on the proposal.
If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have already said they are a "no" or leaning no. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Some Democrats are concerned over President Trump's use of executive power and are warning of a "constitutional crisis." The Trump administration rejects these claims, saying the president follows the Constitution "to a tee." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with legal experts about the issue.
While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars to offset Trump's proposed tax cuts. New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "America Decides" to discuss how the potential cuts could impact healthcare in her state.
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the state leaders are tackling the new administration.
In the first month of his second term, President Trump signed 73 executive orders and faced 81 lawsuits against his administration. Sophia Cai, White House reporter for Politico, and Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to unpack the busy four weeks.
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to lead the FBI in a 51-49 vote on Thursday. Some lawmakers have expressed concern that the Trump ally could use the bureau's power to go after perceived political enemies of the president. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Even before Sen. Mitch McConnell announced his decision not to seek reelection Thursday, a field of potential replacements started to take shape. The likely Republican candidates have been trading barbs for weeks. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Democratic pollster John Anzalone joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Anzalone and Garrett discuss the 2022 midterms and the issues facing the Democratic party in Florida. Anzalone says "Biden was right" regarding the 2022 midterms and that voters spoke up on critical race theory, and says the polls showed more people voted against candidates than for candidates.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to recap the 2022 midterm election results and to discuss how Democrats managed to prevent a "red wave" at the polls.
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she will not run for reelection in 2026. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to discuss what Smith's retirement means for the Senate map in the midterms.
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A judicial race in North Carolina remains undecided more than three months after Election Day. The Republican candidate for the state's supreme court, Judge Jefferson Griffin, is trailing his opponent by 734 votes after multiple recounts and is seeking to invalidate more than 60,000 ballots cast during the election. Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins "America Decides" to share her perspective on the legal battle.
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican no vote against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence Wednesday and Thursday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services. Despite this, the Republican Party has largely remained united in confirming President Trump's Cabinet nominations. Political strategists Liza Acevedo and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "America Decides" with analysis.
The Cook Political Report is already spotlighting toss-up races to watch in 2026. Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" with analysis of the contests that could determine the balance of power in Washington, D.C.
The Senate is expected to vote on and confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as President Trump's director of national intelligence this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
President Trump likes to boast about how well he did with young voters in the 2024 election. He credits a wave of Republican podcasters and social media influencers for his growing support among that group. One of those influencers, CJ Pearson, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
70% of Americans say President Trump is doing what he promised in his campaign, whether they approve of his job or not, according to new CBS News polling. But a majority do say they like what they see. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into the numbers.
President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House and Senate Republicans over how to approach getting Trump's agenda to his desk. NOTUS political reporters Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join "America Decides" to discuss.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech on Friday.
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Investors will be eyeing closely Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.