Richard Ross resigned over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department Source
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Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away Source
RNC ramps up ground game to bolster Trump campaign in key states
The RNC and the Trump Victory Committee launched an “Open for Business” tour last week Source
Trump: Jewish people who vote for Democrats show “great disloyalty”
“I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty,” Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations Source
Secretary of State Pompeo acknowledges ISIS regaining strength
In an interview with “CBS This Morning” on Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the terror group ISIS is now more powerful in some places than it has been in years. As the U.S. works on negotiating the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, there are new fears that a peace deal with the Taliban could give ISIS an advantage in the region. National security expert and U.S. Army veteran Asha Castleberry joins CBSN with analysis. Source
Man charged in death of Anguilla hotel worker facing death threats
A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter charges on Anguilla after killing a resort worker. At a press conference, Scott Hapgood and his lawyer said the man was “armed and demanding money.” Errol Barnett has the latest. Source
Why U.S. Steel, a showcase for Trump, is laying off workers
Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand Source
Trump scraps trip to Denmark over Greenland dispute
President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark over the prime minister’s apparent unwillingness in discussing the possible sale of Greenland. The president announced on Twitter the meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen would be rescheduled. Source
As Trump claims steel industry is booming, U.S. Steel plant to cut nearly 200 workers
The U.S. Steel Corporation said Tuesday that it will temporarily lay off nearly 200 employees, as the company’s stock prices have fallen nearly 70% since March 2018. Keith Laing, Washington correspondent for The Detroit News, speaks to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the impact the staffing cuts will have. Source
Rep. Joe Kennedy reportedly eyeing Sen. Ed Markey’s seat
Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III is reportedly eyeing a primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey. Victoria McGrane, national political reporter for the Boston Globe, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the potential political fight that could play out. Source