The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, the third time in American history the House has impeached a president. White House press secretary and communications director Stephanie Grisham joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the president’s response to the vote and his strategy ahead of the Senate trial. Source
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GM recalls 814,000 vehicles to fix brake, battery problems
The recall of pickup trucks and cars is to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables Source
Schumer on Trump impeachment: McConnell is “hiding the truth”
The Senate minority leader said Leader McConnell have given “no good answer” for why there shouldn’t be witnesses at the impeachment trial. Source
How whirling dervishes use spinning to connect with God
For our World of Worship series, we head to Turkey, where whirling is a form of prayer. Whirling dervishes are Sufi Muslims, followers of a school of Islamic practice that’s famous for its spiritualism and its tolerance. Most dervishes are men, but women and even non-Muslims also whirl. Holly Williams reports. Source
Some toys sold on Amazon don’t meet U.S. safety standards
Children’s toys sold in the U.S. are subject to more than 100 tests and requirements to protect children from things like choking hazards or misleading age recommendations. But some items sold online don’t meet those standards and could put kids at risk. We bought several toys off Amazon and put them through basic safety tests at an accredited lab. Errol Barnett reports on the concerning results. Source
Putin says Trump was impeached for “an absolutely far-fetched reason”
Russian leader also says global warming could simply be down to “processes in the universe” during yearly, wide-ranging marathon news conference. Source
Toys sold on Amazon may not meet U.S. safety standards
CBS News purchased four products from third-party sellers through Amazon and had them tested at an accredited lab. Source
Eye Opener: History unfolds on Capitol Hill
President Trump is impeached. The House makes history, formally charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Also, a federal appeals court has struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Seven Democratic presidential candidates prepare for debate
The day after President Trump is impeached, Democratic presidential candidates are holding their sixth debate in Los Angeles. Ed O’Keefe reports on what to expect. Source
Schumer on impeachment: “McConnell is hiding the truth”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss what’s next as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial of President Trump. The Democrats have asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for witnesses, but McConnell has rejected the request. Source