Mother of murdered Maryland woman Rachel Morin joins White House briefing
Rachel Morin was killed in 2023, and her attacker was convicted Monday.
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White House responds to contempt finding
The White House has responded to a finding from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg that there is probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt over the administration's defiance of an order to turn around deportation flights to El Salvador. CBS News' Josh Rosen and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
DHS to end protections for Afghans in U.S.
Thousands of Afghans living in the U.S. could soon be at risk of deportation after the Department of Homeland Security recently announced it will not renew temporary protections for them. CEO of Unicorn Strategies, Maggie Feldman-Piltch, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump trying to change Endangered Species Act
President Trump is trying to make it easier to build in locations where endangered species live across the U.S. by overhauling the Endangered Species Act. Senior coordinating producer for the CBS News climate unit, Tracy Wholf, discusses the law and Mr. Trump's efforts.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Trump's idea to incarcerate U.S. citizens abroad raises concerns
President Trump says the Justice Department is reviewing laws to see if it can send violent U.S. citizens abroad.
Connecticut Gov. on new funding cuts portal
Federal funding cuts have already impacted health care, education and other core programs in Connecticut. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont launched an online tool for businesses, nonprofits and cities to report the impacts directly to his office. He joins "America Decides."
Trump meets with Japanese officials on tariffs
The markets fell sharply on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns about the economic impact of tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump is meeting with Japanese officials about tariffs. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Memo on deportations to Guantanamo Bay
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said there is probable cause for the Trump administration to be held in criminal contempt for its deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Meanwhile, exclusive CBS News reporting finds that a government memo set out broad rules in which migrants without criminal records could be flown to Guantanamo Bay. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Scott MacFarlane report.
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
Breaking down DOJ's lawsuit against Maine
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, accusing the state of "discriminating against women by failing to protect women in women's sports" in violation of Title IX. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details.
DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.
Small business owner challenge Trump tariffs
Emily Ley, founder of Simplified, tells Jo Ling Kent she's paid more than $1 million in tariffs since 2018 and can't survive new hikes. Now, she's suing President Trump, arguing the trade policy bypassed Congress.
AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.
Harvard fights back against funding freeze
A group of Harvard professors sued the Trump administration to block the withholding of billions of dollars in funding, which could impact research. The freeze came after the school rejected White House demands to control parts of its curriculum, along with the school's admission process and who it chooses to hire.
Judge, DOJ clash over man mistakenly deported
A federal judge says she's seen no evidence officials have done anything to comply with her order to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison last month. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm
President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to punish four major law firms for their legal work and lawyers who worked for them.
Trump freezes funds to Harvard University
The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in grants to Harvard after the university refused to comply with the White House's demands. CBS News' Nikki Battiste and Weijia Jiang have the details.
China halts U.S. Boeing deliveries, report says
China's government has reportedly ordered its domestic airlines to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing jets and to halt purchases of aircraft parts from the U.S., according to a Bloomberg News report. The move comes as trade tensions escalate between China and the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Funding cuts' impact on celebration plans
America's 250th birthday is coming up in 2026 and while some states are beginning the festivities now, future plans at the federal and state level remain uncertain. New York Times culture section reporter Jennifer Schuessler has more.
Update in case of mistakenly deported man
Last week, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was living in Maryland. The judge overseeing the case scheduled Tuesday's hearing so the Justice Department could provide an update on his status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks it all down.
Law expert on Trump's court order challenges
Georgetown University law professor Andrew Schoenholtz joins "America Decides" to discuss the Trump administration's treatment of the courts and targeting of higher education.
Hearing on mistakenly deported man
The case of a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador headed back to court on Tuesday, 24 hours after El Salvador's president backed the Trump administration in refusing to bring the man home. CBS News' Fin Gomez and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife speaks out
A federal court hearing is taking place Tuesday between the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Justice Department lawyers. Prior to the hearing, Garcia's wife spoke out. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting probed as hate crime and domestic terrorism, FBI chief says
Two young children were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students. The shooter is also dead.
Trump administration moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz"
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 14, including 3 kids, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones killed at least 14 people in Kyiv, including 3 kids, showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Defense lawyer in D.C. tries to get client released with filing saying "Help!!!!"
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
5 costly mistakes to avoid before buying your next car, according to Edmunds
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.