Democratic California Congresswoman Jackie Speier served alongside Chairman Elijah Cummings on the House Oversight Committee. She spoke to CBSN about the life and legacy of the late congressman, who died at the age of 68. Source
Pelosi says she was “devastated by the loss” of Elijah Cummings
“In the House, Elijah was our North Star,” Pelosi said in a statement mourning her Democratic colleague Source
“Face the Nation” remembers: Elijah Cummings
The frequent “Face the Nation” guest was a vocal critic of the Trump administration and defender of Civil Rights and the Constitution. Cummings died at age 68 on Thursday. Source
Pence and Pompeo in Turkey to meet with Erdogan on Syria conflict
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have arrived in Turkey to urge the country to stop attacking Kurdish forces in Syria. This comes after the president told reporters the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurds, who fought alongside the U.S. against ISIS. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Behind Enemy Lines: A Quick Look at the Los Angeles Chargers
The Titans face the Chargers at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Titans Online takes a quick look at the Chargers. Source
Read the U.S. ambassador to the E.U.’s testimony to Congress
“Please know that I would not have recommended that Mr. Giuliani or any private citizen be involved in these foreign policy matters” Source
Cancer survivors step into boxing ring to knock out disease
Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. Every year, nearly two million more Americans are diagnosed with cancer. One innovative organization is letting cancer survivors lace up their gloves to give a cancer a knockout blow. Chip Reid reports. Source
Ben Crump on confronting racial bias and “genocide” of colored people
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been called the “African-American family emergency plan.” He’s been by the side of many people seeking justice, including the families of Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, and most recently Botham Jean. Crump joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People.” Crump examines how racist practices within the criminal justice system impact America. Source
Nor’easter dumps heavy rain across East Coast
Millions of people along the East Coast are in the grip of a powerful Nor’easter. The storm dumped heavy rain that caused flooding in areas from North Carolina to Maine. Source
Lawyer fights to keep identity of Ukraine call whistleblower hidden
More closed-door testimony is scheduled Thursday in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump. One whistleblower accused President Trump of pushing Ukraine to investigate the Bidens in exchange for military aid. The law firm representing the whistleblower is fighting to keep their client’s identity a secret despite calls from the president and Republicans to reveal it. Alex Wagner, CBS News special correspondent and co-host of Showtime’s “The Circus,” spoke with an attorney at the law firm. Source