The Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking outcry from lawmakers across both sides of the aisle. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
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Multiple former Federal Reserve chairs and economic officials have signed a letter condemning the investigation into Jerome Powell, calling it an “unprecedented attempt” to undermine the central bank’s independence. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, join to discuss.
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President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration’s actions during the first 11 months of his second term and outlining his goals for the next three years. CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell anchors this special report.
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A new book is reexamining the legacy of American revolutionary Thomas Paine, best known for his work “Common Sense.” Author and Harvard University professor Danielle Allen joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is jumping into the race for an Alaska Senate seat. She’s likely to face Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan as Democrats look to flip four seats to retake the majority. Molly Ball, an independent political reporter, and Dave Levinthal, senior editor for NOTUS, join to discuss.
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The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
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President Trump said Monday he’s imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
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The Department of Homeland Security has promised to send hundreds more federal agents into Minneapolis, days after one shot and killed a woman there.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on state laws banning transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details.
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This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Rep. Ilhan Omar joins after being denied entry to a Minneapolis ICE facility amid protests in the city after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman. Plus, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright discusses the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela’s oil.
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