Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe withdrew from consideration for Director of National Intelligence Friday after criticism of his lack of intelligence experience. President Trump said he believed Ratcliffe was treated unfairly, but also implied he relied on the press for vetting. Nikole Killion reports Source

Texas police officer accidentally shot and killed a woman when he fired repeatedly at a dog believed to be hers that was running at him Source

The Dallas Morning News reports a police officer in Arlington, Texas has been placed on administrative leave after firing three shots at a dog and accidentally shooting and killing a woman nearby. The officer was checking up on a woman who was said to be passed out near a shopping center when the barking dog ran toward him. A police body camera caught the action. Source

“Saoirse’s sincere account of her depression is a powerful reminder of how so many people suffer alone and feel isolated,” Kennedy wrote Source

The potentially harmful treats with plastic pieces in its packaging were sold by Walmart and other retailers in 36 states and D.C. Source

John Ratcliffe out as Trump’s DNI pick; American flag-loving boy gets his own spot to admire its beauty. Source

“They said ‘send her back’ but Speaker Pelosi didn’t just make arrangements to send me back, she went back with me” Source

The Colorado governor said in an interview that if he and Biden had been on the same debate stage, he might have stood up for him. Biden was attacked by several of his competitors during Wednesday’s DNC debate Source

Trump changes pick for Dir. of Nat’l Intelligence; Connecticut boy inspires act of kindness. Source

Lt. Charles Z Walker was on a routine training flight when the crash occurred Source