President Trump touted his administration’s environmental policies Monday. E&E News White House reporter Scott Waldman joins CBSN to discuss the issues Mr. Trump doesn’t often address. Source
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Temperatures on the rise in Alaska
In a speech on Monday, Donald Trump praised his administration’s record on the environment, but made no mention of climate change. But there’s no escaping the issue in Alaska, where temperatures this summer are running 25 degrees above average. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Conditions at migrant detention centers will be focus of congressional hearing
The acting secretary of Homeland Security and the new acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been asked to testify at a congressional hearing on the conditions at migrant detention centers. A recent report found “dangerous” overcrowding at some facilities. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Couple sues over wrong embryos implanted by IVF clinic
When they gave birth to twins in March, the Asian-American parents claim they were “shocked” to find neither baby was of Asian descent Source
1-year-old daughter of Indiana cop dies in cruise ship fall
A local official says toddler was being held up to an open ship window by her grandfather when he lost his grip Source
11-year-old boy ties officer’s shoelaces during Fourth of July parade
Officer Jerrick Wilson was about to carry the American flag in a Fourth of July parade when he noticed his shoe was untied. So an 11-year-old boy came to his rescue. Jim Axelrod has their story. Source
TSA agents nab 3D-printed handgun part at New York airport
A traveler from Kansas was stopped at a security checkpoint with the weapon July 3 Source
Tulsi Gabbard: We are an underdog campaign
Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spent the holiday weekend campaigning in New Hampshire. Gabbard got a boost from last month’s democratic debates. She joined CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the race and current U.S.-Iran relations. Source
Congressional hearing will focus on conditions at detention centers
An attorney set to testify visited the Clint facility last month Source
Jeffrey Epstein charged with operating sex trafficking ring
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges and is accused of abusing underage girls. He has pleaded not guilty. The indictment comes years after he cut a deal with attorneys in Florida amid similar accusations. Mola Lenghi reports. Source