The Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement plan to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of a major government clampdown on illegal robocalls. The mission, known as “Operation Call it Quits,” includes two FTC commissioners from the opposite ends of the political spectrum: Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democrat, and Noah Phillips, a Republican. Anna Werner reports. Source
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Missing Utah student last seen in a park with unknown person
Her Lyft driver told investigators that the 23-year-old met an unknown individual, put her bag in the person’s car, and left Source
Trump administration moving hundreds of migrant children away from border facility described as squalid, unsanitary
The Trump administration is moving hundreds of migrant children from a Texas border patrol facility where they were held in conditions described as squalid and unsanitary. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Iran lashes out at White House over “idiotic” new sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani suggests Trump admin. “afflicted by mental retardation” as his country declares diplomacy dead Source
Missing Utah student met unknown person at park before disappearing, cops say
There is new information about missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck and where she was before she disappeared more than a week ago. Police say Lueck was last seen traveling to a park, meeting an unknown person, and getting into his car. David Begnaud reports. Source
CBS News exclusive: Instagram head asked about its advertising
Instagram head Adam Mosseri opened up to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about how the social media platform targets users Source
Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors, cries as he thanks family
A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honors, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year Source
FTC announces major crackdown on robocalls
“Operation Call it Quits” includes 94 actions targeting operations around the country Source
New video from Jussie Smollett hate crime case released
New video from the Jussie Smollett hate crime case shows what appears to be a noose around the “Empire” actor’s neck. Video from a Chicago police body camera was taken inside Smollett’s home in January, when he told them he was attacked. It’s part of nearly 1,200 files, including more than 90 hours of footage, newly released by the department. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Eye Opener: Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran
Iran says diplomacy is closed with the U.S. and calls President Trump’s new sanctions “outrageous and idiotic.” Also, the Trump administration moves hundreds of migrant children from a Texas border facility where they reportedly had limited food and no access to soap. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source