Ken Cuccinelli, the acting head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, was asked in an NPR interview if he agreed that the words etched on the Statue of Liberty are part of the American ethos. “They certainly are,” Cuccinelli replied. “Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet and who will not become a public charge.” Source
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California counties sue to block Trump immigration rule
The rule would make it easier for the government to reject green cards and temporary visas for legal immigrants who use public benefits Source
Trump touts American energy at Pennsylvania plant — live stream
Critics claim the plant will significantly contribute to air pollution Source
Jeffrey Epstein’s death and role in “Ponzi scheme” investigated
Congress has officially opened an investigation into the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. There are also growing questions about Epstein’s possible co-conspirators and suspicious business dealings going back decades. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi joins CBSN with the latest. Source
U.S. delays some China tariffs, cancels others
Trump administration is pushing back new levies on items including laptops, cell phones, shoes and holiday lights Source
Dentures found lodged inside man’s throat 8 days after surgery
After the dentures were removed, he remained in the hospital for six more days and suffered a few more complications before healing Source
Trump’s top immigration official reworks Statue of Liberty poem
“Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet and who will not become a public charge,” said Ken Cuccinelli Source
CNN backs Chris Cuomo after his rant over “Fredo” insult goes viral
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo unloaded a string of obscenities at a heckler who called him “Fredo,” an insult Cuomo said was like the N-word for Italians. CNN said Cuomo had the right to defend himself. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has the story. Source
MoneyWatch: Stocks surge after U.S. delays new China tariffs
The Dow jumped nearly 400 points, or 1.5%, after a U.S. trade representative said tariffs on Chinese imports like cellphones and laptops will be delayed until later this year. Source
Chris Cuomo rages at man who called him “Fredo”
“It’s like the N-word” for Italians, Cuomo said Source