President Trump is hosting what’s billed as a social media summit at the White House today, but executives from Facebook or Twitter weren’t invited. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson join CBSN to discuss the event. Source
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What to expect from Tropical Storm Barry
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN to discuss Tropical Storm Barry and the impact it could have on Louisiana. Source
A new American majority: Amazon Prime members
More than half of U.S. households are expected to have Amazon Prime memberships in 2019, a reflection of the internet retailer’s importance as consumers shift their spending online. Source
Powerless: The high cost of cheap gas
When the U.S. declared the discovery of natural gas reserves large enough to propel the country to energy independence, property owners in West Virginia could never have imagined how that discovery might affect them. CBSN Originals and ProPublica traveled to West Virginia’s “gas patch” to meet landowners Beth Crowder and David Wentz, a once-married couple who found themselves in the crosshairs of Big Gas and joined forces to fight back. Source
Trump complains about Twitter at social media “summit” — live updates
President Trump aired his grievances about the big tech companies like Twitter Source
Officials issue warning after flood of Instagrams from waste dump
Only on Instagram could a chemical waste site be rebranded as a serene tropical retreat Source
Dow 27,000! A new high for blue-chip index
Market is trending higher as investors bet Fed may cut interest rates for first time in a decade later this month Source
France and the U.S.: Heading for trade war over a tech tax?
Despite Trump’s threats to slap tariffs on French imports, Paris passed the new tax that will mainly hit U.S. companies Source
House Oversight seeks documents on for-profit migrant detention
The move comes amid a groundswell of public outrage following reports of abuse and a rash of migrant deaths in government custody Source
Michelle Obama: What makes a good president
“Someone who is careful with their words, somebody is who is trustworthy, someone who is loyal and honest,” she said. Source