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Trump wants to ID whistleblower's sources
An audio recording obtained by The Los Angeles Times captured President Trump telling a group of people at a private event that he wants to know who shared information with a whistleblower. The president said whoever leaked the information about his communication with the leader of Ukraine was "close to a spy." CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest on President Trump's reaction to the impeachment inquiry.
Trump lashes out at Dems over impeachment
Donald Trump has criticized both Democrats and the whistleblower who raised concerns he may have used his office for political gain. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN to discuss how lawmakers in both parties are handling this week's impeachment news.
Hillary Clinton defends impeachment inquiry
Hillary Clinton is praising Nancy Pelosi's decision to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. During a speech at Georgetown, the former secretary of state said she supported the House Speaker's decision and said Mr. Trump represents a "clear and present danger" to U.S. democracy.
Facebook pressured on hate speech policies at civil rights town hall
At a town hall with Facebook executives, civil rights leaders pressed the social media giant to further address hate speech. This comes just days after Facebook announced that it wouldn't block any content posted by politicians, including content that violates hate speech rules. Color Of Change president Rashan Robinson speaks with CBSN about Facebook's policies.
Democrats say impeachment inquiry moving quickly
From the latest developments in the impeachment inquiry to a new attack ad from the Trump campaign, The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN with Sunday's edition of Politics Week in Review.
Government expands "Remain in Mexico" policy
The Trump administration is expanding its "Remain in Mexico" policy by allowing authorities to send most asylum-seekers to Mexico regardless of where they crossed the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports it is the latest attempt to end a system President Trump and others have criticized as "catch and release."
Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine documents
Three House committees have issued a subpoena Monday demanding documents related to Ukraine from Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal lawyer, as part of the House's impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
What the subpoena means for Rudy Giuliani
House Democrats have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for documents related to his interactions with Ukrainian officials. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall join CBSN's Tanya Rivero with analysis.
Americans weigh in on Trump impeachment inquiry
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red & Blue" with a look at his latest polling showing more than half of Americans approve of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. He also discusses what Americans think will happen if the president is impeached.
How Trump campaign could use impeachment
President Trump's reelection campaign could use the impeachment inquiry as a strategy to help shore up his support in 2020. Politico reporter Daniel Lippman joined CBSN AM to talk about his report, "Trump's political defense: Play the victim card."
Pompeo says department won't be bullied
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says three House committees are attempting to "intimidate, bully and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State." Politico's chief Brussels correspondent David Herszenhorn explains how former envoy Kurt Volker is involved in the scandal.
Representative Chris Collins pleads guilty
Former Representative Chris Collins of New York pleaded guilty Tuesday in an insider trading case. The Republican's plea came just one day after he resigned from Congress and set off a scramble to fill his seat in his GOP-leaning district.
Trump on protecting whistleblower identity
President Trump said he "didn't care" about concerns from his own party about threats against the whistleblower who alerted investigators to his phone call with the Ukrainian president. Watch his remarks.
Trump slams Adam Schiff over Ukraine call
President Trump blasted House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his comments at a hearing on the president's Ukraine call last week. He also defended Secretary of State Mike Pompeo amid news that Pompeo was also on the July call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Watch his remarks.
Trump decries whistleblower report as "scam"
Asked about a report that the whistleblower went to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff's staff before filing a complaint, President Trump said it proves the whistleblower complaint is a "scam." He claimed that the controversy is similar to that of the Russia collusion "hoax." Watch his remarks.
Trump rages at reporter for pressing him on Ukraine call
President Trump said the "fake news" media is playing into the "hoax" of the Ukraine call controversy after being pressed by Reuters' Jeff Mason on details of his call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Watch the exchange here.
Should Twitter suspend Trump's account?
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris is calling on Twitter to suspend President Trump's account for violating its rules against bullying. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson told CBSN, "It's never gonna happen."
Obama admin. rejected ban on vape flavors
As states report more deaths from vaping-related illnesses, the Los Angeles Times reports Obama administration officials rejected a ban on flavored vaping products years before the outbreak. Los Angeles Times science and medicine reporter Emily Baumgaertner joins CBSN to discuss why officials made that decision and what state and federal regulators are doing now.
Tim Cook urges Supreme Court to save DACA
Top executives at Apple - including CEO Tim Cook - have written a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from terminating the DACA program, an Obama-era policy that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants, known as "Dreamers," from deportation. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
Ukrainian-American businessmen tied to Giuliani
The Miami Herald reports two Ukrainian-American businessmen in Florida, Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas, played a key role in connecting Rudy Giuliani to top officials in Ukraine. Miami Herald investigative reporter Nicholas Nehamas joined CBSN to share what he found and how the two are connected to the president.
Trump: China, Ukraine should investigate Bidens
As he departed for Florida Thursday, the president said Chinese and Ukrainian leaders should open investigations into Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, "because nobody has any doubt that they weren't crooked," though he offered no evidence. He also derided House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who is one of the Democrats leading the impeachment inquiry against Mr. Trump.
Feds plan to collect DNA samples from migrants
The Trump administration is planning to expand the collection of DNA samples from detained migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the policy and why critics say the government is breaching civil liberties.
Trump says China should investigate Bidens
President Trump publicly urged China to open investigations into Joe Biden and his son Hunter. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on the latest developments in the impeachment inquiry.
Biden fires back at Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden is firing back at President Trump's attacks on him and his son. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN from Los Angeles to discuss.
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