New details are coming in from Japan, where a man set fire to a famous animation studio in Kyoto. At least 33 people were killed, and 36 were hurt. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Trump to nominate Antonin Scalia’s son as Labor Secretary
If confirmed, Scalia will replace Alexander Acosta, who resigned last week after being criticized for securing a lenient sentence for Jeffrey Epstein Source
U.S. warship destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the “defensive action” in the East Room Thursday Source
Baltimore-based organization launched United Sanctuaries of America campaign
As the Trump administration threatens to crack down on illegal immigration, the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service launched a new campaign in an effort to take a stand against mass deportation raids. Former Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Krish Vignarajah, recently named the new CEO of the organization, joined CBSN to discuss how various religious organizations are dealing with the crisis at the border. Source
7/18/19: Red and Blue
Trump not happy with ‘send her back’ chants; Mike Gravel on missing cut for pres. debate Source
Trump campaign says president “can’t control” chants at rallies
As the president took direct aim at Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota during a rally Wednesday, his supporters chanted “send her back!” Source
Trump talked about silencing stories about alleged affairs, documents show
A federal judge unsealed new documents in the Michael Cohen case Thursday Source
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there’s little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app Source
Despite video evidence, Trump claims he tried to stop “send her back” chants
President Trump said Thursday he was disappointed with his supporters for chanting “send her back” about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the country as a Somali refugee. The president also claims that he tried to stop the chant, despite pausing for 13 seconds as the crowed continued its cheer. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the fallout from the rally. Source
Trump took heat from family over racist chants at rally
One day after supporters yelled “send her back,” the president said he tried to stop the chants Source