Joe Biden traveled to Michigan on Wednesday on the heels of President Trump’s Tuesday trip to North Carolina. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from the White House on how the candidates are ramping up their visits to swing states. Source
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Whistleblower claims Trump administration politicized intelligence at DHS
A whistleblower at the Department of Homeland Security, who was recently demoted, claims that he was ordered to suppress details in intelligence reports that the president would not like, including details about Russian election interference. Jeff Pegues takes a look. Source
Nearly 100 major wildfires raging in Western states
Unrelenting wildfires continue leveling communities and prompting mass evacuations across several Western states. Lilia Luciano has the latest. Source
Biden calls Trump book revelations “life and death betrayal”
Former Vice President Joe Biden slammed President Trump for failing to tell the public how dangerous the coronavirus was when he knew otherwise, as revealed in Bob Woodward’s new book. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Whistleblower says DHS tried to stifle intel on Russian meddling
Brian Murphy said he was reassigned from his position at DHS after objecting to drafts of an intel report making Russia’s actions appear to be on par with those of Iran and China. Source
Bob Woodward to discuss Trump book on “60 Minutes”
In his first interview on Sunday for “60 Minutes,” journalist Bob Woodward talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about his taped interviews with President Trump, including what he thought about the early coronavirus threat. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Expert weighs in on COVID vaccine trials and Trump’s promises
Many top scientists say a coronavirus vaccine could be ready before the end of the year, and President Trump has even said it could happen by Election Day. But it’s a very challenging process CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports on the latest developments, and Elaine Quijano of CBSN’s “Red & Blue” discussed that deadline and how scientists conduct clinical trials with Dr. Wilbur Chen, associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, and chief of the Adult Clinical Studies Section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health. Source
Woodward tapes show Trump knew the dangers of COVID-19 but downplayed it
A new book by journalist Bob Woodward details new information about what President Trump knew about the severity of the coronavirus back in February. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the revelations and the White House response. Source
Teenage girl to become one of the first female Eagle Scouts
Victoria Rader is part of the inaugural class of females to qualify to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Jamie Yuccas shares the 17-year-old’s story. Source