President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins “America Decides” to look at the impact many say will go far beyond the billions needed just to carry out the removals. Source
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Could Kari Lake become Trump’s ambassador to Mexico?
Kari Lake, a two-time unsuccessful candidate for statewide office in Arizona, is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to Mexico, according to a new report from Semafor. Shelby Talcott, a politics reporter for Semafor who wrote the article, and Laura Davison, politics editor for Bloomberg, join “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Israel launches airstrikes into Syria targeting weapons stockpiles
Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria overnight, targeting Syrian military facilities that have chemical weapons stockpiles and long-range missiles. Israeli troops also seized a border buffer zone for the first time in more than a half-century. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder has outburst outside court
The suspect charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was denied bail at a hearing Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. During his appearance, a shackled Luigi Mangione shouted as he entered the courthouse. CBS News coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has the latest details. Source
Biden touts economic legacy, says Trump will inherit a strong economy
President Biden touted his economic record during a speech on Tuesday, despite high prices being a key factor in President-elect Donald Trump’s win. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal. Source
GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up. Source
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say. Source
Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, asking that it be put on hold to allow more time for an FTC administrative judge to examine its potential impacts. The FTC claims that allowing Kroger and Albertsons to merge would lead to less competition in the grocery industry and higher prices. Source
Trump considering Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece, sources say
President-elect Donald Trump is considering nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece, according to three sources. Source