President Trump said Thursday he was disappointed with his supporters for chanting “send her back” about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the country as a Somali refugee. The president also claims that he tried to stop the chant, despite pausing for 13 seconds as the crowed continued its cheer. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the fallout from the rally. Source
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Ilhan Omar cheered as she returns to Minnesota district
“Welcome home Ilhan!” a crowd cheered at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Source
McAleenan concerned the border crisis just a “political issue” for some
On Capitol Hill, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan defended his efforts to fix the border crisis. Just 24 hours earlier, he was in Texas, giving CBS News an exclusive look at the country’s largest detention center for migrant families. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Trump took heat from Melania and Ivanka over racist chants at rally
CBS News has learned President Trump took a lot of heat from his own family over racist chants at a North Carolina rally. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
“Game of Thrones” show runners drop out of Comic-Con panel
Fans were quick to joke about the duo’s mysterious disappearance Source
U.S. heat wave will impact millions this weekend
A major heat wave this weekend will impact nearly two thirds of the country. More than 200 million people are under heat alerts. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Source
Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist posts
A group of 13 Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. Don Dahler reports. Source
U.S. warship takes down Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. warship took down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. That’s a key transit point for much of the world’s oil supply. There are reports the Pentagon is sending 500 more troops to the region. David Martin reports. Source
Another 9/11 firefighter dies of cancer
Nearly 18 years after 9/11, the death toll continues to rise. Richard Driscoll was the 200th member of the FDNY to die of a 9/11-related illness. His death comes as Sen. Rand Paul blocked a vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. Source
Are rising tensions with Iran a sign of war?
Tensions continue to rise with Iran after a U.S. warship shot down an Iranian drone. So is America headed to war in the Middle East? “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS Evening News” to explain. Source