Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Trump during his State of the State address on Wednesday, saying tariffs would increase the cost of everyday goods. Pritzker, a chief critic of Mr. Trump, could be one of the many Democrats hoping to run for president in 2028. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join “America Decides” with analysis. Source

The Department of Government Efficiency is targeting the Defense Department, with officials saying firings are expected to start soon. Barbara Starr, longtime Pentagon correspondent, joins “America Decides” to examine the possible repercussions of the move. Source

A hearing for a motion to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended Wednesday afternoon without a ruling. The mayor attended the Manhattan hearing as calls for him to resign or be removed from office grow over quid pro quo allegations with the Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source

President Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator” in a social media post on Wednesday. The back-and-forth comes a day after the U.S. and Russia met to discuss a peace plan for the war in Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source

Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here’s when nominations will be announced. Source

The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they’ve been fired. Source

Blake Lively alleged she was not the only woman concerned about Justin Baldoni’s “unwelcome and uncomfortable behavior.” Source

Homeowners looking to borrow $60,000 worth of home equity should crunch the monthly costs. Here’s what it costs now. Source

Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man’s doorbell by mistake. Source

Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has an uncommon style of giving that has brought meaningful change to charities, a new report finds. Source