CBS News’ Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the battle between Trump and the four Democratic congresswomen known as “The Squad.” Garrett argues that Trump’s tweets could be an attempt to force the Democratic party to rally around The Squad, so that he can more easily characterize it as radical. Source
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Remembering former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is being remembered for his towering judicial legacy. Stevens, among the longest-serving justices in court history, died yesterday after complications from a stroke. He was 99 years old. Jan Crawford reports. Source
Witness who allegedly appears in three sex tapes with R. Kelly cooperating with investigators
A key witness who allegedly appears in three sex tapes with R. Kelly is now cooperating with investigators in the musician’s sex crimes case. Kelly pleaded not guilty in court yesterday and was denied release on bond. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
U.S. tries to muster a flotilla as Iran suspected of seizing tanker
Top commander in Mideast tells CBS News keeping ships safe is not just America’s job, as he tries to convince allies to send warships to counter Iran Source
A top intel official on preparing for 2020 election threats
On “Intelligence Matters” this week, Sue Gordon, principal deputy DNI director, talks with Michael Morell about how the U.S. is preparing for disinformation threats to the 2020 elections Source
Transcript: Sue Gordon on “Intelligence Matters”
This week, on “Intelligence Matters,” Michael Morell talks with one of the nation’s top intelligence officials about how the U.S. is preparing for disinformation threats to the 2020 elections Source
Planned Parenthood defying Trump abortion referral ban
For now, will use emergency funds to replace federal dollars it will lose due to the move, saying it won’t keep women from learning of legit medical options Source
NRC mulls cutting back on inspections at nuclear reactors
A divided staff at the agency is recommending the cost-cutting move pushed by the industry but denounced by foes as a public safety threat Source
Texas Democrat introduces articles of impeachment vs. Trump
Rep. Al Green made the move right after the House voted to condemn Trump for his recent racist tweets Source
CBS News special: “Man on the Moon”
On the 50th anniversary, two legends tell the story of the momentous 1969 moon walk: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and “CBS Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite — the man who made history and the man who reported it. Hosted by “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. Source