Early voters in the states weigh in on who stood out on the stage in Detroit for the second DNC debates Source

President Trump is backing Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. The director of national intelligence requires extensive “national security expertise,” but colleagues of both parties say Ratcliffe has shown less zeal for the day-to-day work of intelligence oversight, according to public records, committee members and other officials familiar with his work. CBS News’ Olivia Gazis joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss her reporting. Source

President Trump says it’s “fine with me” if China doesn’t want to trade with the U.S. anymore. This comes as he’s threatening to impose 10% tariffs on $300 billion worth of goods. Franco Ordonez of NPR joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to talk about the latest on the trade war with China. Source

Colleagues on the committee say the man nominated to head the 17-agency intelligence community has only done some of the things needed to prepare him for the role Source

But Judge Amy Berman Jackson also denied several of Stone’s last-ditch efforts to have the charges against him dismissed ahead of his trial Source

Former President Barack Obama, who last ran for president in 2012, became a frequent target in Wednesday night’s debate. Candidates have been trying to get to his vice president, Joe Biden. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

The identity of the pilot will be withheld until 24 hours following notification of next of kin, the Navy said Source

“We’re just out here to get what we’ve earned,” one miner told CBS News as protests continue into day four Source

Banana Republic now sells a hijab, sparking discussions within the Muslim community on authenticity and commercialism Source