President Trump’s legal team had their first opportunity on Saturday to present their case after the House impeachment managers spent three days giving their opening arguments. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN to discuss what lawmakers have been doing inside the Senate chamber all week. Source
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Trump is heard saying “take her out” in new recording
“Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow. I don’t care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it,” president is heard saying in the recording. Source
Trump is heard saying “take her out” about Ukrainian ambassador in newly-obtained recording
President Trump during an April 2018 dinner told Lev Parnas, an associate of Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to “take her out,” referring to Ukrainian ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, according to a recording provided to CBS News by Parnas’ attorney Joseph A. Bondy. Reena Ninan reports. Source
Ground beef recalled in nine states
The beef was sent to retailers in: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Source
Nature up close: Are humans really the smartest species?
Attributing human actions and thoughts to non-human animals that appear to mimic our behavior may be fanciful, but we may be getting it backwards Source
Trump’s lawyers conclude first day of opening arguments
President Trump’s defense team began laying out their defense on Saturday, the first day of their opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell leads coverage from Washington, with Nancy Cordes joining from Capitol Hill and Weijia Jiang from the White House. Source
CBS News’ Major Garrett on reporting referenced by Adam Schiff
CBS News’ Major Garrett discusses his reporting referenced Friday by Rep. Adam Schiff during President Trump’s impeachment trial. Source
Heavy rainfall expected in Northeast this weekend
Rainy weekends on both coasts are in line with a predicted “wetter-than-average” winter. Source
NPR host says Pompeo shouted and swore at her after interview
NPR host Mary Louise Kelly also said the secretary of state, after a contentious interview, brought her into a room and demanded she find Ukraine on an unmarked map. Source
Impeachment live updates: Trump’s lawyers lay out their defense
The president’s lawyers will continue their arguments on Monday. Source