The Cook Political Report is already spotlighting toss-up races to watch in 2026. Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report, joins “America Decides” with analysis of the contests that could determine the balance of power in Washington, D.C. Source
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Inside self-driving Waymo ride as company looks to expand to highways
The future of driving could mean no one behind the wheel — at least that’s what the autonomous driving tech company Waymo is hoping. To shift that goal into high gear, the company has started testing its self-driving cars on fast moving highways. Kris Van Cleave went along for a ride. Source
Law professor explains what alarms him about Trump’s second term so far
The Trump administration is facing over 50 lawsuits on a range of issues. But will the president listen to the court rulings? Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law and public policy at the University of Michigan, joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
What Malcolm Gladwell says he got wrong in “The Tipping Point”
Author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell has come to terms with what he got wrong in his best-selling book “The Tipping Point,” and he got something new out of it. John Dickerson sat down with Gladwell to talk about the lessons learned from his new book, “Revenge of the Tipping Point.” Source
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation’s top medical labs are warning that the Trump administration’s plan to cut $4 billion in funding for equipment and research staff could jeopardize medical progress. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss. Source
Could Trump’s tariffs weaken the American economy?
President Trump said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on “every country” sometime this week. That means that the U.S. would match any tariffs foreign countries place on it with identical tariffs of its own. Kip Eideberg, the senior vice president of government and industry relations at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss the impact. Source
Trump meets with king of Jordan amid growing tensions
The country of Jordan is about 300 miles from the Gaza Strip, but Tuesday in the Oval Office, Jordan’s leader King Abdullah was right in the middle of the Gaza Strip’s future. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. will take over the territory, the Palestinians aren’t coming back and that countries in the region will foot the bill for the operation. Weijia Jiang has been following the developments. Source
Some House Republicans ask Congress to make California wildfire aid conditional
A group of House Republicans is asking Congress to include the rollback of California environmental standards as a condition of the state receiving federal wildfire aid. Andy Picon, reporter at E&E News by Politico, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source
Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard the technology from people trying to weaponize it. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details. Source
Palestinians in West Bank fear being pushed out amid heightened violence
While the truce in Gaza holds, Israel is hitting Hamas in the West Bank, and Palestinians there are deeply concerned they, too, could be forced out. Chris Livesay has more. Source