New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks it down. Source
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Inspectors general fired by Trump sue his administration
Eight fired inspectors general are suing the Trump administration over what they are calling “unlawful and unjustified” termination. Meanwhile, in her first press conference as attorney general, Pam Bondi announced a new lawsuit against New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul and others claiming the state ignored federal immigration laws. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Top government ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The Trump administration recently ousted David Huitema, the person responsible for overseeing ethics for the executive branch. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe spoke with Huitema about his firing and plans for the future. Source
Some legal scholars say Trump has created a constitutional crisis
In the wake of President Trump’s expansive executive actions, legal minds are weighing the question: Is the nation currently facing a constitutional crisis? Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, spoke with scholars who say the answer is yes. Liptak joins “America Decides” to share what experts told him. Source
Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying “BIDEN INFLATION UP!” Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Trump counselor Alina Habba warns of “repercussions” for defying executive orders
As President Trump signs executive order after executive order, the number of lawsuits the administration faces is also ticking up. Alina Habba, senior counselor to the president, warns that those who challenge them will face “repercussions.” Habba joins “America Decides” with her take on the legal fights facing the administration. Source
Judge allows Trump’s deferred resignations plan for federal workers to proceed
A federal judge in Massachusetts lifted a previous order pausing the program. Source
Egg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here’s when egg prices could come down, experts say. Source
Bondi announces lawsuit against New York over immigration enforcement
This is Bondi’s first major announcement as attorney general. Source
2024 was deadliest year for journalists with 124 killed, report says
Of the 124 journalists and media workers who were killed in 2024, 82 were killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Source