As Trump approaches his 100th day in office, it appears there is a rush to make good on two of his key campaign promises: health care and taxes. Trump said “massive tax cuts” should be ready by Wednesday and although there is no health care bill yet, it seems to be coming, too. Source
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Apple leak, Galaxy 8 and more this week in tech
Apple leak details possible iPhone 8 specs. Samsung releases the new Galaxy 8 smartphone. Facebook wants us to use our minds to control computers. Scientists discover what makes shoelaces come undone. CNET Senior Editor Brian Tong talks this week’s biggest tech headlines. Source
Trump proposes cutting EPA budget by a third
President Trump proposed cutting the EPA’s budget by a third — but what would the agency look like with that funding loss? David Horsey from the Los Angeles Times joined CBSN for a closer look at what the agency might look like during the Trump administration. Source
DOJ weighing charges against WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks published more top secret documents from the CIA on Friday, just as the Justice Department is weighing charges against the site. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest on the investigation — and whether the CIA is any closer to catching a suspect. Source
Trump administration looks at health care and tax reform at 100-day mark
While the White House pushes a renewed attempt at health care, President Trump promised a different legislation: Tax reform. Molly Hooper, Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss the administration’s priorities ahead of the 100 day mark — and the looming government shutdown. Source
Royals William, Kate and Harry team up to raise awareness for mental health
Prince Harry, Prince William and Princess Kate took to the BBC Radio airwaves Friday, serving as guest DJs to promote their new mental health charity. As Mark Phillips reports, the royals are opening up about how losing their mother impacted their lives as part of their new effort. Source
White House pushes for health care bill but Congress has to pass funding bill
The White House is pressuring Republican members of Congress to consider another overhaul of the Affordable Care Act in the next week. But Congress also needs to pass a measure to fund the government by the end of the month. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and Mark Leibovich of The New York Times Magazine join “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
Cuba Gooding Sr. dead at 72
Cuba Gooding Sr., former soul singer for the group “The Main Ingredient” and father of Oscar-winning actress Cuba Gooding Jr., reportedly died at age 72 on Thursday. Source
Patton Oswalt on meeting wife Michelle McNamara: “Irish girls are my kryptonite”
Comedian Patton Oswalt describes the moment he met his future wife, Michelle McNamara, and how they fell in love, leading to a fittingly humorous proposal and one-of-a-kind wedding. Source
New study looks at diet soda’s link to dementia
A new study reveals diet soda drinkers have a higher risk of suffering from dementia. The Framingham Heart study found that people who drink at least one artificially sweetened beverage a day had more than double the risk. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source