The Galveston Police Department issued an apology, after disturbing images of an arrest sparked outrage online. The photo, taken by a witness, shows white officers on horseback, leading a black man tethered to what looks like a leash. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Are electric scooters really eco-friendly?
A first-of-its-kind study concludes that electric scooters emit about half as much pollution as cars — thanks to factors that riders don’t see. Source
Trump sues over California requirement that he release tax returns
The California law requires all presidential candidates to release five years’ worth of tax returns or they won’t be listed on the primary ballot Source
Local Matters: Ohioans respond to Dayton shooting and Trump’s planned visit
Jessie Balmert, state government reporter at the Cincinnati Inquirer, joined “Red and Blue” to discuss how Ohioans are reacting to President Trump’s planned visit to Dayton following the deadly shooting, as well as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposals to combat gun violence. Source
Accused El Paso shooter has shown no remorse, police say
New details are emerging about the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. The gunman traveled from a Dallas suburb to a Walmart near the border where he allegedly sought out Hispanics to shoot. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Update on investigations into El Paso and Dayton massacres
CBS News’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN from Dayton, Ohio with new details on the shooter’s background, and Janet Shamlian is in El Paso, Texas with the latest on the investigation into the massacre there. Source
NRA facing internal turmoil as activists call for gun control
The National Rifle Association is engulfed in financial scandal. For the past decade, the NRA has helped block nearly all federal gun legislation. But Nancy Cordes reports on why its leaders are now taking aim at each other. Source
FBI agents urge Congress to make domestic terrorism a federal crime
There is no specific federal law against domestic terrorism but FBI agents are demanding one. Jeff Pegues reports on why tracking down extremists in this country is so difficult. Source
FBI opening domestic terrorism investigation into Gilroy shooting
FBI special agent John Bennet said they found evidence the Gilroy shooter was influenced by “a fractured ideology.” Source
Outrage after photo shows Galveston police leading black man by rope
The Galveston Police Department is a apologizing for the way officers arrested a black man over the weekend Source