More than three years after President Biden thanked Black voters in his victory speech, he faces waning support from that very group. This as influential radio host Charlamagne tha God told Politico he regrets backing Mr. Biden in 2020. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker, the writer of the piece, joins “America Decides” to discuss why it could impact the president’s reelection efforts. Source
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3-year-old boy dies after being struck with a stray bullet on New Year’s Eve
A 3-year-old boy who was hit with a stray bullet that entered through the window of his home died, Memphis police confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. Source
Possible Ozempic side effects, including hair loss, probed by FDA
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized. Source
Schumer takes dig at Johnson for visiting border amid deal talks
House Speaker Mike Johnson led dozens of fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to the southern border Wednesday as Senate negotiators work to strike a deal on border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Source
Kristi Noem explains why she’s in Iowa campaigning for Trump
On Jan. 15, Iowa voters will get their say in who will represent the Republican Party in the 2024 presidential election. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has been campaigning for former President Donald Trump in the Hawkeye State, joins “America Decides” to unpack the state of the race. Source
DOJ sues Texas over state’s new border security law
The Biden administration threatened it would sue Texas over the new law. Source
Mountain Dew Baja Blast is turning 20 – and will be stocked in stores all year
Mountain Dew’s bright-blue fan-favorite Baja Blast soda is celebrating its “20th Bajaversary” this year — and now you’ll be able to stock it in your fridge through the end of 2024. Source
Imam fatally shot outside Newark, N.J. mosque; Authorities say it doesn’t appear to be bias incident
The mosque appeared to be open for the 6 a.m. Fajr prayer — the first of five daily prayers — when the shooting took place. Source
SpaceX fired workers who criticized Elon Musk, labor officials say
Labor officials allege SpaceX illegally dismissed workers who publicly condemned Elon Musk’s tweets as an “embarrassment.” Source
Kirby discusses Iran bombings, Israel’s operations against Hamas
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby answered questions about the deadly explosions in Iran near the grave of military leader Qassem Soleimani, Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas and more in a briefing at the White House on Wednesday. Source