North Korea claims to have tested a new high-tech weapon, and says the missile launch was meant as a warning to U.S. ally South Korea. South Korea says the weapons were similar to this Russian- made missile that flies lower and can make in-flight adjustments. The launches were the first since President Trump briefly entered North Korea last month. Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how this latest launch will affect diplomatic relations in the region. Source
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Mike Wallace grills Trump on his political ambitions in 1985
The new film “Mike Wallace Is Here” shows the legendary newsman’s interview with a young Donald Trump Source
Pressley introduces bill to abolish federal death penalty
The bill aims to “prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes” Source
U.S. economic growth slows to 2.1%, dinged by exports
The slowdown in economic growth may increase the likelihood of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week Source
Eye Opener at 8: Bipartisan report warns of election system vulnerabilities
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Behind the dramatic arrest of 16 Marines: “It’s a shock to the system”
Two of the country’s most famous military units are under intense scrutiny. A human smuggling investigation led to the mass arrest of 16 Marines from the 1st Marine Division Thursday at Camp Pendleton in California. Two other Marines were arrested and charged earlier this month. The accusations range from smuggling illegal immigrants into the country to drug-related offenses. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Mitch McConnell blocks election security bill after Mueller’s 2020 interference warning
A new bipartisan report from the Senate Intelligence Committee says Russia targeted election systems in all 50 states in 2016, more than previously known. It also issued blunt warnings about the 2020 election. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Lieu: not “unreasonable” to think impeachment inquiry could be coming
On “The Takeout” this week, Major Garrett talks with Lieu, who questioned former special counsel Robert Mueller during his testimony this week Source
Eye Opener: Mass arrest of U.S. Marines
A human smuggling investigation leads to the dramatic arrest of 16 Marines at Camp Pendleton. Also, a California man is under arrest, accused of killing two family members before going on a deadly shooting spree in Los Angeles. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Joe Biden to opponents: If you come at me, I will hit back
Former VP warns other Dems ahead of next week’s debate, as he is challenged over civil rights record Source