President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe and Nikole Killion join with analysis. Source
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What to know about Trump’s executive order on foreign bribery practices
President Trump is pausing a federal law that criminalized foreign bribery practices among U.S. citizens and businesses. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more. Source
Man missing for 20 years found in Utah reservoir
Steven Willard Anderson, 46, who went missing in 2004 has been found inside a submerged car in a Utah reservoir. Source
Snow slams parts of the U.S.
Snow storms are sweeping through parts of the U.S. CBS News Colorado’s Brian Sherrod reports from Denver, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast. Source
U.S. sending nonviolent migrants to Guantanamo, officials say
“Low-risk” migrant detainees who lack serious criminal records or any at all are being sent to Guantanamo Bay as part of President Trump’s deportation program, according to U.S. officials and internal documents. This comes after Mr. Trump said the military facility would house the “worst” migrants. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Source
Trump freezes U.S. law banning bribery of foreign officials
Although President Trump can’t overturn the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, experts say he can change how it is enforced. Source
Advocates ask court to give migrant detainees at Guantanamo access to lawyers
A group of advocates filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to require the Trump administration to give migrant detainees at Guantanamo Bay access to lawyers. Source
How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from “woke culture”
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center’s board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows. Source
Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence. This is not the first time McConnell has voted against one of President Trump’s nominees. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. Source
At least one U.S. citizen released from Belarus, Trump official says
Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, disclosed the release Wednesday. Source