Members of the House and Senate received a briefing from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan about growing tensions with Iran. Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
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First TV and film productions leave Georgia over abortion law
Location scouts were in the state for an Amazon show and were promptly pulled out Source
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits Source
John Dickerson
Correspondent, 60 Minutes; CBS News Political Correspondent Source
U.K. protesters throw milkshakes at right-wing politicians
In the U.K., demonstrators aren’t just hurling insults at politicians – they’re hurling milkshakes. CBS News correspondent Gwen Baumgardner reports from London on how the sweet treat is being used as a tool of protest. Source
House Judiciary subpoenas Hope Hicks, top McGahn aide
The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas for former White House communications director Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson, the former chief of staff to ex-White House counsel Don McGahn. Both played key roles in events now under investigation by the committee. CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Portnoy has more. Source
House Judiciary subpoenas Hope Hicks and former McGahn aide
The subpoenas come as former White House counsel Don McGahn failed to show for a scheduled hearing Source
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to “incite public fear for their own financial gain” Source
“Marriageology”: Belinda Luscombe offers tips for a lasting marriage
A new book suggests science holds the key to a successful marriage. “Marriageology: The Art and Science of Staying Together” looks at what research reveals about how to build a strong and lasting relationship. According to a 2017 study, about 50% of American adults are married, and another research found roughly 40 to 50% of married couples in divorce. Author Belinda Luscombe joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her research. Source
China tariffs: Here’s how much more your shoes might cost
If the U.S. adds more China tariffs, shoemakers and retailers warn, consumers could pay 25% more for sneakers, pumps, work boots and other footwear. Source