President Trump avoided the topic of climate change during a speech Monday about environmentalism. Axios energy and climate reporter Amy Harder joins CBSN to talk about how the Trump administration has been working to repeal many regulations that were put in place to protect the environment. Source
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U.K. ambassador to U.S. criticizes Trump administration in leaked memos
In a series of leaked diplomatic cables, Kim Darroch, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, described the Trump administration as “dysfunctional,” “diplomatically clumsy and inept.” The memos were initially reported by the Daily Mail. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Nevada joins Iowa in “virtual caucus” movement
Virtual caucus-goers can participate by using a cell phone, a landline, Google Hangouts or Skype to call a number given to them by the state party Source
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Titans Join Metro Police, Sheriff’s Office and Fire Departments at Music City Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, Honoring Fallen Officer John Anderson
The Tennessee Titans and their official healthcare provider, Saint Thomas Health l Ascension, teamed up with the Davidson County Metro Police, Sheriff and Fire Departments – helping save lives at the annual Music City Battle of the Badges blood drive that honored fallen Officer John Anderson on Monday, July 8 at Nissan Stadium. Source
California Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race
California Rep. Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination for president. He spoke about the decision at a press conference in Dublin, California. Source
Amazon’s competitors primed for Prime Day
Retailers from eBay to Walmart want a piece of the summer shopping-holiday action that Amazon successfully created Source
Trump avoids climate change in speech on environmentalism
A White House fact sheet provided to CBS News ahead of his speech didn’t mention climate change, and the president stuck to that Source
Scientists studying brains of altruistic organ donors
There were more than 20,000 kidney transplants in the United States last year, with just a few hundred coming from altruistic donors Source
Researchers study the minds of people who donate organs to complete strangers
There were more than 20,000 kidney transplants in the United States last year, with some cases involving donors providing organs to complete strangers?. On Monday, CBSN profiled the psychology behind those who give their organs to ones they don’t know. Source