President Trump’s choice to succeed Dan Coats as director of national intelligence is drawing fire from Democrats questioning his qualifications. Now, some Senate Republicans, who would have to confirm John Ratcliffe, are not sure they want to. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Health care the focus Democratic primary debate
The second round of the Democratic presidential primary debates are about to get underway in Detroit. On the first night of two debates, ten candidates will face-off. Ed O’Keefe has a preview. Source
Lawmaker interrupts Trump during Jamestown speech
During a ceremony in Jamestown, marking 400 years since the first legislative assembly, a Democratic Virginia state lawmaker interrupted President Trump, declaring “you can’t send us back.” It comes after the president targeted Rep. Elijah Cummings, and four congresswomen of color. Errol Barnett reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
2 dead in Mississippi Walmart shooting
A gunman described as a “disgruntled employee” opened fire at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi. At least two people were killed. Source
Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue Missouri over 8-week abortion ban
Every one of the so-called “heartbeat” bans passed in various states is now in the hands of the courts Source
U.S. tax on French wine could help Trump winery
French farming minister calls President Trump’s threat to impose a tariff on French wine “completely moronic” Source
Planned Parenthood president: People will go “extreme” lengths to criminalize women
Alexis McGill Johnson says the organization doesn’t have the luxury of deciding whether the organization is a healthcare clinic or advocacy group Source
What we know about accused Capital One hacker Paige Thompson
Former Amazon worker implicated in cyberattack had eight different employers and alluded to emotional problems Source
Democrats meet in Detroit for second debate — live updates
Ten Democrats running for president will make their pitch on immigration, the economy, abortion rights and more Source