The New York Police Department said Tuesday that one person is being questioned in connection with a viral video of police officers being doused with water while responding to calls. The videos caused widespread outrage in the city and online. Source
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Female leaders discuss women’s health care at the Women Political Leaders Summit 2019
Health is the foundation of social and economic strength. Understanding and addressing women’s specific health needs and social conditions is crucial to ensure the well being of both women and society as a whole. Panelists iEmiko Takagai, the State Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan; Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Member of the Parliament of Ireland; and Dorthe Mikkelson, President Asia Pacific at MSD, discussed this issue at the Women Political Leaders Summit. Source
Uber tests $25 all-in-one pass for rides, eats, scooters and more
Uber is testing a new kind of subscription that encourages ride-hailing passengers to use its other services, too Source
Mark Esper sworn in as defense secretary
The Senate voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Mark Esper. The Senate overwhelmingly voted 90-8 to confirm him. Esper, who had been serving as Army secretary, is now expected to be successfully installed as the Pentagon’s newest chief — replacing acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan. Source
Trump administration considering cutting food stamps
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would limit Americans’ access to food stamps, reportedly removing more than 3 million people from the federal program. The plan would eliminate automatic enrollment in food stamps for poor families who receive welfare benefits. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports. Source
Singapore police seize massive shipment of elephant tusks and pangolin scales
Authorities in Singapore have seized about $48 million worth of elephant ivory and pangolin scales over the weekend. The country’s National Parks Board made the announcement Tuesday after discovering the illegal cargo, which originated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was heading toward Vietnam. Source
Trump sues to block release of his New York state tax returns
President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the House Ways and Means Committee and New York state officials in an attempt to keep them from getting their hands on his state tax returns. Mr. Trump escalated the already contentious fight over his tax returns Tuesday, filing the lawsuit in federal court in Washington. Source
Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill Source
7/23/19: Red and Blue
Bracing for Robert Mueller’s testimony; Breaking down the new budget agreement. Source
Former Morehouse College student to seek criminal charges against assistant dean
A former Morehouse College student has accused the all-male, HBCU of ignoring his accusations of sexual misconduct. The school has launched an investigation after Michael Key’s twitter videos went viral. Eric Stirgus, a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source