Billionaire and activist Tom Steyer is the latest Democratic candidate to throw his name into the presidential primary mix. He talked with CBSN about what his foreign policy strategy would look like. Source
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Democratic billionaire and activist Tom Steyer says Trump should be impeached
Billionaire and longtime Democratic donor Tom Steyer sat down with CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe for CBSN’s “Red and Blue.” He said special counsel Robert Mueller’s report needs to be made public. Source
Tom Steyer responds to criticism for being a billionaire, past ties to fossil fuel industry
Tom Steyer is the newest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race. However, he’s already facing tough criticism for being a billionaire and spending his own money to launch his campaign. Steyer is also being slammed for his past ties to the fossil fuel industry. He’s now a climate change activist, and he joined CBSN to respond to the criticism. Source
Two inmates escape from Mississippi prison
Five inmates at the prison have died violently in the past week. Source
How to help victims of Australia’s apocalyptic wildfires
Evacuees, firefighters and animals need your help. Source
Thousands mourn top Iranian military commander killed in U.S. airstrike
Thousands have taken to the streets of Baghdad to mourn the top Iranian military commander killed in a U.S. airstrike. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Parliament is debating kicking American troops out of the country. National military & veteran affairs correspondent for McClatchy Tara Copp joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
Body of woman who texted she felt “in trouble” is found in grave
Paighton Houston texted “I feel in trouble” before going missing two weeks ago. Source
Eye Opener: Iran vows to retaliate against U.S. air strike
Also: Australia faces catastrophic brushfires. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Methodists propose split over LGBTQ impasse
Two factions within the church have not been able to agree on the issue of gay marriage and clergy. Source
Heightened security in U.S. following Soleimani airstrike
A high-ranking Iranian military official says Iran will punish Americans following the airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S. military units are on high alert to protect some American embassies in Africa and the Middle East, while security measures are being increased across the country. Kenneth Craig reports. Source