President Trump announced the “defensive action” in the East Room Thursday Source

“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” Kaepernick says Source

The U.S. destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump announced in the East Room of the White House. CBS News’ Steven Portnoy joined CBSN with the latest developments. Source

Several people were detained Thursday at the Hollywood Hills home but none has been arrested Source

Presidential hopeful introduces bill that would curb investors’ ability to milk profits from struggling companies Source

President Trump says he disagrees with the “send her back” chant directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar at his rally in North Carolina last night. The chant came after the president tweeted that Omar and three other Democratic congresswomen of color should “go back” where they came from. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with more on the fallout. Source

Millions of people across the United States are preparing for a potentially record-breaking heat wave. At least 14 states across the country are expecting to see all-time high temperatures leading into the weekend. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has the details. Source

“Pardon me if I’m not impressed in any way by Rand Paul’s fiscal responsibility virtue signaling,” Stewart said of the senator blocking the measure Source

CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez went inside a facility housing the youngest unaccompanied migrant children. One was only 1 month old. Watch the full report on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell,” Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. ET. Source

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard impounded tanker with crew of 12 that it accuses of smuggling oil, Iranian state TV reports Source