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hello and thanks for watching. i'm matt pieper in new york, and this is "cbs news roundup." here are the top stories. elon musk gives all federal workers an ultimatum. explain in detail what they accomplished on the job last week or be fired. germany's conservative opposition declares election victory. but the far right comes in second place with its strongest result since world war ii. and there's a sharp rise in deadly flu cases, with the cdc calling it the worst flu season in years. more job cuts are on the way this week in the federal government. we are learning the pentagon is getting ready to fire 5,400 probationary workers who have been on the job for less than a year. u.s. officials say uniformed military personnel are exempt. also an e-mail sent by elon musk to more than 2 million federal employees has created confusion and conflicting guidance. cbs's cristian benavides has the details. >> reporter: in an e-mail saturday announced first by elon musk with a post on x, federal workers were given until monday to explain what they got done

last week or risk losing their jobs. only hours earlier president trump wrote online he wanted musk to get more aggressive with federal cuts. republican utah senator john curtis said while he agreed with cutting spending -- >> if i could say one thing to elon musk it's like please put a dose of compassion in this. these are real people. these are real lives. thee are mortgages. it's a false narrative to say we have to cut and you have to be cruel to do it as well. >> reporter: the threat by musk prompted backlash by unions representing federal workers and at least two federal agencies told their employees to disregard the e-mail. on saturday president trump met with state leaders at the national governors association dinner. he's seeking their support to carry out his mass deportation plans. >> we also want your assistance on public safety, especially removing foreign terrorist organizations from america,

removing some really bad, bad guys and bad people from america. we're going to get them out for you. >> reporter: on sunday cbs news learned that the trump administration is preparing to bring back title 42, which would allow border officials to quickly deport migrants seeking asylum at the border, over what the u.s. calls public health risks. cristian benavides, cbs news. and there's more bad news for workers at the u.s. agency for international development, or usaid. the trump administration says it's placing nearly all of the agency's 4,700 full-time staffers on leave worldwide and eliminating at least 1,600 u.s.-based jobs. agency workers were notified through a memo on sunday afternoon. it comes after a federal judge on friday gave approval for the administration to pursue those cuts. well, mass deportaions are a hot political issue in german elections right now too, where a major political shift is under way. the alternative for germany, or afd, is on track to win about

20% of the vote. that's roughly double its result from 2021. the party is far right, anti-immigration, and wants closer ties with russia. it also has the support of elon musk. cbs's holly williams is in berlin. >> reporter: it's the afd's best result since the party was established just 12 years ago. during the campaign the party's leader, alice weidel, pledged to carry out the mass deportation of immigrants. popular with some voters who believe germany's let in too many too quickly. recent violent attacks by asylum seekers have fueled their frust frustration. but in a country that spent decades coming to terms with its nazi history many are outraged. >> the far right is taking more and more control of our country, and i'm really worried history is repeating. >> reporter: german intelligence has placed the afd under

surveillance for suspected extremism, and germany's mainstream parties have vowed not to form a coalition with them. despite that vice president j.d. vance met with the afd's leader in germany this month and urged europe to stop isolating far right parties. >> if you're running in fear of your own voters, there is nothing america can do for you. >> reporter: elon musk publicly endorsed the afd, making a virtual appearance at one of their campaign events. >> i think -- i think you're really the best hope for germany. >> reporter: and musk has also voiced support for others on the far right in europe. following this election the pressure is now on germany's mainstream parties to negotiate a coalition. if they cannot govern successfully, that could further fuel support for the afd. >> holly williams, thank you for that report. in the middle east israel is delaying the release of more than 600 palestinian prisoners.

israel says hamas gunmen are staging what they call humiliating ceremonies when handing over hostages and they want it to stop. also on sunday israel moved tanks and troops into the occupied west bank for the first time since 2002. israel's defense minister says tens of thousands of palestinians who fled will not be allowed to return. palestinian authorities are calling it a dangerous escalation. the world's catholics are praying for the health of pope francis. the 88-year-old remains in critical condition suffering from pneumonia in both lungs. the vatican is describing his condition as, quote, complex. on sunday the faithful gathered at masses across the country to pray for the pope, including at new york's st. patrick's cathedral. the pontiff has been in the hospital since february 14th. blood tests taken from the pope are revealing early signs of kidney failure. he continues to get high flow oxygen through tubes in his nose and blood transfusions which doctors tell cbs news is not a good sign. pope francis's prognosis remains

guarded. doctors have been saying it could go either way. back here at home the worst flu season in 15 years has left hundreds of thousands of americans needing care, putting a strain on doctors' offices and hospitals. cbs's elise preston reports from california. >> reporter: severe and even deadly flu cases are surging across the country in what's shaping up to be the worst flu season in seven years. we're just halfway through flu season but already 19,000 people have died from influenza. the cdc says more than 430,000 have been hospitalized. >> what is driving this difficult season? >> well, there are probably a number of variables that are associated with this. lower vaccination rates. lower population immunity. and there's the strains that are circulating that are particularly virulent this year. >> reporter: these factors could be to blame for an alarming number of infections in children.

86 deaths have been reported in patients 17 and younger. few are gettin vaccinated this season than last. >> we have the tools to be able to prevent further spread and to protect vulnerable populations, and we should definitely use those because that will save lives and keep people out of the hospital. >> reporter: she cautions you can still get the flu even if you're vaccinated but the vaccine will help you in reducing your severity. elise preston, cbs news, burbank, california. straight ahead on "cbs news roundup," murder charges against six correctional officers at a new york prison. prosecutors say they beat an inmate to death and that it was all caught on camera. it takes courage to navigate the unknown, instincts to detect and prevent threats in real time, and discipline to rise to the occasion every day. it takes the strength to stand up for what is right, the ambition to go beyond the comfort zone.

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among correction officers in new york state. the strike comes as ten former prison workers have been charged in the beating death of an inmate, all of it captured on body cam video. the footage and details of the case are disturbing. cbs's jericka duncan says it has sparked outrage and calls for justice. >> reporter: one by one five former new york corrections officers entered the courtroom handcuffed thursday. >> not guilty. >> reporter: and pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree murder and manslaughter. the men are accused of attacking robert brooks, some kicking and punching him while he was restrained on a medical exam table at marcy correctional facility last december. brooks's son, robert brooks jr., spoke after the arraignment. >> i will never get my father back. the men have robbed me of that opportunity. still, indictments are an important step towards accountability. >> reporter: three other former corrections officers were charged with manslaughter for

failing to stop the attack. they also pleaded not guilty. aaccording to the unsealed indictment, another person was charged with tampering with physical evidence for allegedly trying to remove blood stains in the area where the fatal beating took place. >> robert died of massive beating to his body both externally and internally. he also died as a result of repeated restrictions to his airways, causing severe brain damage. and finally, he died by choking on his own blood. >> reporter: onedaga county district attorney william fitzpatrick said the investigation also revealed brooks was assaulted two other times that night in addition to the attack captured on camera. >> i think any sentient human being looking at the tapes naturally comes to the c conclusion that he must have said something, he must have spit at the officers, he must have resisted in some way, and the fact of the matter is he did absolutely nothing. >> reporter: jericka duncan, cbs news, new york. the ousted los angeles fire

chief defended herself in a statement over the weekend, saying she's proud of the work, sacrifice and dedication of the city's fire department employees. on friday the mayor demoted the chief six weeks after the most destructive wildfires in los angeles history. cbs's carter evans looks at the public rift between the two leaders. >> reporter: just weeks after one of the worst natural disasters in u.s. history -- >> as the mayor of the city the buck stops with me. >> reporter: embattled los angeles mayor karen bass took action against embattled city fire chief kristin crowley. >> acting in the best interest of los angeles public safety, i just met with chief crowley and removed her as fire chief. >> reporter: it was a feud that had escalated even as flames were still consuming thousands of homes in pacific palisades on l.a.'s west side. chief crowley had publicly released an internal memo warning the severe budget cuts would impact the fire department's ability to respond to large-scale emergencies such as wildfires. >> was the budget cut?

>> yes, it was cut. and it did impact our ability to provide service. >> let me just be clear about the budget. the fire department was not cut. >> reporter: today mayor bass said the firing is in the interest of public safety. >> what specifically did she do to endanger public safety? >> 1,000 firefighters who could have been on the job fighting the fires were sent home. >> reporter: so we knew the 1,000 firefighters could have been called in the day after the fire. what changed? >> what changed? >> reporter: because you said you weren't planning on firing her on january 11th. >> i was not going to do anything while we were in a state of emergency. >> reporter: mayor bass also tried to deflect criticism about why she was on a trip to ghana during the fire despite warnings of life-threatening winds and extreme fire danger days before it ignited. >> whenever there was a fire emergency, a weather emergency or a hint of a problem, i am contacted directly. the forecasts before you went to ghana?

>> no. >> reporter: it all marks a stunning turn for l.a.'s first female fire chief, terminated by l.a.'s first elected female mayor. carter evans, cbs news, los angeles. there's a lot

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the nasdaq and s&p were also off. cbs's elise preston explains the losses come amid growing concerns about economic growth. >> reporter: americans are anxious about the economy. a study this week from the university of michigan finds consumer confidence is down nearly 10% from last month, the lowest it's been in more than a year. >> is there a person in this country that isn't concerned that prices are going to keep going un? >> reporter: consumers are worried about higher prices ahead of possible new tavds despite president trump's campaign pledge to lower prices. >> i will immediately bring prices down starting on day one. >> reporter: but things have not gone as promised. the latest consumer price index showing inflation rising to 3%. up a tick from january and a whole point higher than the federal reserve's goal of 2%. "usa today" money editor charisse jones. >> so when folks are worried about prices rising, they don't splurge as much. 70% of the gdp is based on

consumer spending. so when we pull back on our dollars that really has a ripple effect on the whole economy. >> reporter: even walmart predicting lower than expected sales and growth this year. and for the first time ever amazon surpassing walmart in revenue for one quarter and by nearly $7 billion. >> when walmart gets nervous, investors get nervous as well. >> reporter: perhaps a prophecy from the oracle of omaha himself, warren buffett. berkshire hathaway sold a large amount of its stocks at the end of last year. the firm's cash holdings are now more than $330 billion. elise preston, cbs news, los angeles. the price of eggs has jumped more than 15% in the past month alone after an outbreak of bird flu dramatically lowered supplies. cbs's nancy chen shows us how consumers are looking for alternatives. >> reporter: each week they seem to go even higher. with relief not expected anytime soon, shoppers are turning to the source itself, the chickens.

across the country several hatcheries we spoke with told us they're seeing significantly more interest in buying chicks. >> chicken sales have gone up dramatically for you will at the people i know that sell i can chens. >> reporter: ron goldsmith says sales of feed for chickens at his new jersey pet store have more than doubled since october. even renting hens has taken off, with one company lending out their chickens for six months at a time. still, as charming as they are, keeping chickens isn't always all that it's cracked up to be. a back yard hen in her prime can lay up to five eggs a week. between the initial cost of the coop, chicks and feed setting all this up could mean thousands of dollars. compare that to buying a dozen eggs per week at the store for about $300 a year. if people are looking to get back yard chickens to help offset the price of eggs, is that a good idea? >> it's a very bad idea. >> reporter: known as the chicken chick, author kathy

shaymoremino has been raising chickens in her connecticut back yard for 20 years. she shares her experiences on social media. >> i think it's terrific to think about it and research it and look into it, but there are a lot of considerations that go into making the commitment to keep chickens. if you travel a lot or have a job that keeps you away from home most of the day, chickens are not a good pet for you. >> hey, ladies. >> reporter: she also points out how bird flu is a concern for flocks at home too. and that not all towns even allow them. a good way to save is in the kitchen itself. the experts at good housekeeping suggest substituting a fourth cup of greek yogurt in place of an egg when baking. liquid left over from a can of chickpeas can also be added to recipes or whipped ton an aoli-like spread in place of mayo. if you're looking to switch up your meals, firm tofu can stand in for a scramble. and you can season it with

turmeric to mimic that yellow color. some tips and tricks so that even with egg prices extra high it doesn't leave you scrambled. nancy chen, cbs news,

the fda says ozempic and wegovy, the popular glp-1 drugs for diabetes and for weight loss are no longer in short supply. now the pharmacies that make the copycat versions of the drugs

have been given as little as 60 days to stop making them. cbs's ali bauman explains this could lead to consumers paying significantly more. >> reporter: you've seen the ads everywhere. off-brand versions of glp-1 drugs for weight loss like ozempic and wegovy. briana simms lost 100 pounds in two years. >> this medication has done wonders for me. >> reporter: many consider glp-1 drugs miracle fixes for obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. but they've been in short supply. in 2022 the fda allowed compounding pharmacies to make copycats. and they're cheaper. as low as 165 for some, compared to around $1,000 a month for the patented versions. but the compounded drugs come with higher risk, according to cbs news medical contributor dr. celine gounder. >> they're not identical. and these compounded drugs have not been studied for safety and effectiveness in humans. >> reporter: the shortage now over. compounders have to stop production. >> ending the shortage and

putting some of these compounding pharmacies out of business will limit access for many people. >> reporter: but one compounder is refusing. the ceo of hims saying it will keep offering access to personalized treatments. simms is weighing her options. >> i do plan on being on this medication for the rest of my life. then i'll have to see if i can switch to an oral version of the medication or pay out of pocket for the retail price. >> reporter: and novo nordisk, the maker of ozempic and wegovy, argues the compounded versions of its patented drugs are dangerous. dr. gounder expects this fight to end in the courts. ali bauman, cbs

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