2/26: America Decides
Trump holds first cabinet meeting; Will DOGE save gov’t money? Is recession near?
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Man assaulted by as many as 30 teenage bicyclists in Los Angeles, police say
A man was brutally attacked in Los Angeles, California, by a large group of teenage bicyclists, according to police. The incident happened at about 5 p.m. Saturday in the Carthay neighborhood, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a press release. Officers responded to the area of San Vicente Boulevard and Carrillo Drive after a…
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Trump to subject all contracts, grants through rigorous standards with DOGE executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring government payments and travel expenses to be justified and made public where possible. The requirement is part of Trump’s executive order to implement the cost efficiency initiative for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Using modern technology, the order aims to transform spending by putting…
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Social media blasts ‘Gaslighting’ Gavin Newsom after he announces new podcast
Social media users savaged Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., after he announced the upcoming launch of his brand-new podcast. Prominent critics of the governor mocked the news, choosing to remind him of the state’s problems under his leadership rather than express support for his latest media venture. “California is a burnt mess that’s wallowing in financial…
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Beloved bald eagles hoping for triplets as fans wait to watch eggs hatch
Bald eagle Jackie laid three eggs this year and, since then, she and her partner Shadow have taken turns keeping the eggs warm as thousands of fans keep an eagle eye on a live cam of the couple.
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Cabinet clears decks for tabling of Waqf bill
Cabinet has approved amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with changes recommended by the Parliamentary panel, clearing its path for discussion in the budget session. The bill includes recognition of existing ‘Registered Waqf by User’ only and ensures broader representation in waqf boards.
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Riley Gaines sends warning to Democrats, NCAA during national battle over trans athletes in women’s sports
Former NCAA swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines delivered a message Wednesday to states defying President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep transgender athletes out of women’s and girls sports. Gaines appeared on Fox News’ “The Story With Martha McCallum” to praise U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for urging states who have not complied with…
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Menendez brothers ‘risk assessment’ ordered by Newsom ahead of resentencing hearing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to conduct a “comprehensive risk assessment investigation” on Erik and Lyle Menendez, to determine whether they pose “an unreasonable risk to the public” if released from prison. On Wednesday, Newsom made the announcement during a segment on his podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom.” “The question…
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Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal signals major shift in U.S. foreign policy
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to sign a new mineral deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins “America Decides” to examine what the agreement means for the Eastern European nation’s ongoing war with Russia.
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Musk in the spotlight at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting of new term
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. Elon Musk, White House special adviser and the world’s wealthiest man, stood over the assembled Cabinet secretaries and told them a fair number of their employees are either dead or do not exist. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
