The Justice Department released a legal opinion Friday saying that Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was right to withhold President Trump’s tax returns from a House committee that subpoenaed them. The decision is a victory for President Trump, the only president since Richard Nixon who has not released his tax returns. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. Source
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Iran warns it will reduce compliance with nuclear deal to fight U.S. sanctions
Iran said that it will continue to reduce its compliance with nuclear deal commitments made with several countries, unless those countries help the nation combat painful economic sanctions imposed by the United States. Iran’s president made the warning during a meeting with Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders in Tajikistan. This comes one day after President Trump accused Tehran of attacking two oil tankers this week in the Gulf of Oman. Charlie D’Agata reports from the United Arab Emirates. Source
Trump tries to walk back claim he’d take “dirt” on political opponent
President Trump has tried to walk back some of the explosive comments he made about his willingness to accept dirt on a political opponent from a foreign government, without feeling an obligation to notify law enforcement. The comments raised red flags among Democrats, and even some Republicans. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Eye Opener: Tensions escalate with Iran
Tensions are rising in the Middle East. Also, a Friday night trip turns violent when gunfire erupts in a crowded store. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Missy Elliott inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama shared her appreciation for Missy Elliott, who gave a tearful acceptance speech Source
80,000 attendance cap recommended for Burning Man
The counterculture festival was seeking to reach 100,000 attendees for the upcoming years. Source
“A mental-health crisis”: NYPD officer dies in suspected suicide
The NYPD said the officer, who was not identified, shot himself near a Staten Island precint Source
Trump walks back statements on “oppo research”
President Trump is walking back statements he made about not alerting the FBI if he were to receive information on a political opponent from a foreign government. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham join CBSN to discuss the president’s comments and other top 2020 campaign headlines. Source
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Trump blames Iran for oil tanker attacks; Teacher steps in to foster student. Source
Elaine Welteroth: Don’t allow yourself to stay with anyone who requires you to shrink yourself
Elaine Welteroth sat down with Vladimir Duthiers to discuss her new book “More Than Enough” and her message to people who are in dysfunctional relationships. Source