Top EU official chides Boris Johnson for playing “stupid blame game” as British government says negotiations appear to have reached a standstill Source

“They thought, why is a gay Hollywood liberal sitting next to a conservative Republican president?” DeGeneres said in her monologue Source

Turkey says it has completed preparations for a military operation in northern Syria as the U.S. withdraws troops from the region. National security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry joins CBSN AM to talk about the implications of President Trump’s decision. Source

President Trump said he’d “love to send” Sondland to testify before Congress, but not before “a totally compromised kangaroo court” Source

Facebook has recently relaxed its rules on political ads, making it easier for campaigns to post content with false or misleading claims. The move is drawing scrutiny as the 2020 race gains steam. Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Ohio GOP Congressman Jim Jordan criticized House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the probe of President Trump’s Ukraine contacts as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry. Jordan said Republican members understand why Ambassador Sondland is not appearing before Congress. Source

A nonprofit wants to put pressure on polluters by labeling products that are “Climate Neutral Certified.” Source

Dog lovers can take heart from two new studies about the possible health benefits Source

In Mozambique, one of the world’s poorest countries, many areas are inaccessible because of the treacherous road conditions Source

The whereabouts of Anne Sacoolas – suspected of killing British 19-year-old in a car crash – remain a mystery Source