CBS News Roundup 03/20/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Mar 20, 2025
President Trump initiates a major shift by signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Urgent warnings arise following the preventable collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, putting other structures at risk. Global tensions escalate as Houthi militants launch missile attacks on Israel, while an American hostage is freed in Afghanistan. The podcast also explores heated controversies in automotive innovation, including a recall of Cybertrucks and criminal activity surrounding a suspected gang leader in Los Angeles.
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Education Department Dismantling
- President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
- This action requires Congressional approval, which is uncertain due to Democratic opposition.
Bridge Safety Warning
- The NTSB urged bridge owners to assess their vulnerability to vessel collisions after the Key Bridge collapse.
- The Maryland Department of Transportation failed to conduct such an assessment for the Key Bridge.
Deportation Challenges
- Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri's deportation was blocked due to his wife's Palestinian ties.
- The Justice Department's delayed and insufficient response on deportation flights was criticized.