The problem with Trump's e-cig crackdown

President Trump says a ban on most flavored vaping products is the right response to what health officials call an "epidemic" of e-cigarette use by teenagers. A recent jump in illnesses linked to vaping has grabbed the attention of lawmakers, regulators, and parents, including the president and first lady. But CBS News has learned any real crackdown is likely a long way off. It will take weeks for the FDA to release its final rule -- and even then, companies have time to respond. Paula Reid reports.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 3:04

Consumers decry flavored vaping products ban

Market research shows 22 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. On Wednesday, President Trump called for a ban on most flavored vaping products. But some consumers, who vape instead of smoking traditional cigarettes, say they deserve the right to choose flavored products because they're legally old enough. Meanwhile, some business owners worry that Trump's suggested ban will cripple sales. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 2:22

Is vaping actually safer than smoking?

The White House is moving to curb the vaping epidemic in America that's linked to at least six recent deaths. A new initiative would ban most flavored e-cigarettes, allowing only tobacco flavor. Cases of possible vaping- related illnesses have been reported in at least 36 states, including Hawaii, Idaho, and Washington, which just reported their first cases this week. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we still don't know the full health impact of e-cigarettes and the challenges of regulating them.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 4:50

Democratic debate in Houston tonight

The third presidential debate will be held in Houston tonight, all eyes are on former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN AM with what to expect.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 4:59

DOJ may pursue charges against McCabe

The Department of Justice rejected former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe's appeal to avoid being charged for lying. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid takes a look at the 'bad blood' between President Trump and McCabe.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 2:23

House committee approves impeachment rules

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to approve guidelines for possible impeachment hearings against President Trump. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Yahoo News' Hunter Walker join CBSN with more on the latest developments.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 11:11

Trump says he has 15 candidates to replace John Bolton

Two days after President Trump ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton, he says he now has 15 candidates he's considering to replace Bolton. Mr. Trump also acknowledged that he had spoken to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about taking on the national security adviser's job, too, but said that Pompeo "likes the idea of having someone in there with him."

• Sep 12, 2019
• 0:57

What will the GOP look like after Trump?

Josh Kraushaar from National Journal joined CBSN to discuss why he thinks "Trumpism" will last in the Republican Party long after President Trump leaves office.

• Sep 13, 2019
• 5:38

Trump to make a decision on gun control with new proposal

The Trump administration is expected to announce its proposal to curb gun violence as soon as next week. After the Democrats debated gun control in Houston, it is unclear what President Trump will support. Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 14, 2019
• 2:16

Kavanaugh faces another sexual misconduct allegation

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces a newly reported sexual misconduct accusation. A New York Times report claims that a former Yale classmate tried to tip off senators and the FBI last year, but was ignored. President Trump fired back, tweeting that Kavanaugh should "start suing people." Justice Kavanaugh has denied all previous misconduct allegations.

• Sep 15, 2019
• 0:27

Week in review: Dem debate & foreign policy

Presidential candidate Julián Castro defended his attack on former Vice President Joe Biden in the third Democratic primary debate. Meanwhile, the Trump administration must respond to air strikes on Saudi oil fields with an incomplete National Security team. The Washington Post's political reporter Sean Sullivan joinS CBSN for a recap in political news.

• Sep 15, 2019
• 11:33

U.S. blames Iran for Saudi oil attack

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is blaming Iran for a drone strike on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Iran has denied being involved. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the strikes. CBS News' Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Sep 15, 2019
• 3:53

Trump admin. blames Iran for Saudi oil attack

The Trump administration is blaming Iran for the drone attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN AM with more on how the president is responding.

• Sep 16, 2019
• 5:15

Trump honors Mariano Rivera

President Trump honored baseball Hall-of-Famer Mariano Rivera with the Medal of Freedom in a White House ceremony. The president called the former Yankees All-Star perhaps the greatest pitcher in history.

• Sep 16, 2019
• 7:06

Trump stops short of blaming Iran for Saudi oil attacks

Donald Trump stopped short of blaming Iran for the attacks on Saudi soil, but said people would likely find out very soon who is responsible. Speaking at the Oval Office during a meeting with the crown prince of Bahrain, the president also stressed that America's oil reserves are plentiful.

• Sep 16, 2019
• 6:25

Trump says Iran is likely behind oil plant attack

President Trump on Monday said Iran is most likely to blame for a series of airstrikes that crippled a major Saudi Arabian oil plant over the weekend. Damage from the attacks cut Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity in half and could cause global gas prices to skyrocket. Mr. Trump added that while he does not want to start a war with Tehran, the U.S. military is well prepared to respond if necessary. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more.

• Sep 16, 2019
• 6:56

CDC releases reopening guidelines

As all 50 states are starting to lift restrictions and reopen their economies, the CDC has released guidelines about that process. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to talk about the latest on that plus other developments in Washington.

• May 20, 2020
• 6:17

Issues may impact COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna Therapeutics is touting results from its first phase of testing for a coronavirus vaccine. But problems are likely to arise once a cure is developed. Politico's health care reporter Sarah Owermohle joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to explain how the Trump administration may have issues with distributing and developing a vaccine.

• May 20, 2020
• 7:06

Do red flag laws help prevent gun violence?

Sources tell Politico President Trump will not consider the House-passed bill on universal background checks as part of his upcoming gun proposal. He previously said he would support expanding background checks and creating a federal red flag law. Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of New Haven, wrote Connecticut's red flag law, the first of its kind in the U.S., and joined CBSN to discuss its impact on the state.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 10:22

Lewandowski asked about meeting with Sessions

Representative Karen Bass, a Democrat of California, pressed former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on why he didn't want to leave a "paper trail" of his meeting with then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Lewandowski said it was because he wanted to "speak with Jeff in a more relaxed atmosphere." During the hearing, Lewandowski confirmed that President Trump wanted Sessions to say publicly that the president "should not have a special prosecutor in the Russia investigation because he hasn't done anything wrong."

• Sep 17, 2019
• 3:26

U.S. official: Saudi attack launched from Iran

On Tuesday, a senior official told CBS News that the U.S. has determined that the missiles fired on a Saudi Arabia oil refinery on Saturday were launched from Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet with the crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN from the Pentagon to discuss the latest.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 5:54

Trump says Iran sanctions to increase

The move to ramp up sanctions on the Iranian regime comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed the country for an attack on Saudi oil fields. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more on the latest developments.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 10:36

Trump announces new national security adviser

Robert O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department and will take over for former National Security Adviser John Bolton. "Face the Nation" moderator and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more on the latest developments.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 4:22

How will the U.S. respond to the Saudi oil attack?

President Trump is deciding how to respond to an attack on Saudi oil facilities and Saudi Arabia is blaming Iran. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins the "CBS Evening News" to explain what the U.S. might do next.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 1:34

Trump blocking California from stricter emissions standards

President Trump said he is revoking California's ability to set its own auto emissions standards. As Ben Tracy reports, how this plays out in California, will have a nationwide impact.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 1:48

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