The Trump administration on Thursday announced it plans to make yet another multibillion-dollar transfer of Pentagon funds to finance the construction of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, tapping into money originally allocated for military weapons and hardware. Source
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Trump to use $3.8 billion in military funds for border wall
The money was originally allocated for military weapons and hardware. Source
Dangerous weather causes arctic plunge as rivers rise in 9 states
Heavy rain even caused a rock slide, resulting in a train wreck in Kentucky. Source
Former law clerk alleges late federal judge sexually harassed her
Olivia Warren told Congress that a deceased 9th Circuit judge “suggested I was horrifically unattractive,” and “questioned whether my husband could be real, given how unlikely it seemed to him that any man could ever be attracted to me.” Source
Instagram meme accounts paid to post for Bloomberg campaign
“My granddaughter showed me this account. Your memes are very humorous. Can you post a meme that lets everyone know I’m the cool candidate?” the Democratic candidate wrote to one Instagram account. Source
Jared Kushner seeking to revive discussions to overhaul the U.S. immigration system
Jared Kushner is seeking to revive discussions to overhaul the U.S. immigration system aligning with President Trump’s policies. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero speaks with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez about his reporting. Source
Nevada’s culinary union decides not to endorse a Democratic candidate
Ahead of the Nevada caucus, the state’s culinary union has decided not to endorse a 2020 Democratic candidate. Las Vegas Review-Journal politics reporter Rory Appleton joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more. Source
Sneak peek: Death by Text
Michelle Carter, convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life, is being released from jail. “48 Hours”‘ Erin Moriarty has the latest in this headline-making case Saturday, January 18 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
Sneak peek: The Case Against Ezra McCandless
A young woman claims she was attacked by an ex-boyfriend who carved the word boy into her arm. But the crime scene tells a different story. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports in an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday, February 8 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Whistleblower: Olympic Committee mishandles mental health cases
Dr. Bill Moreau worked inside the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee for 10 years. Source