A group of Trump administration intelligence officials briefed members of Congress on election security ahead of the 2020 election. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Judge under fire for asking woman if she tried to close her legs to prevent attack
A New Jersey judge is facing censure for asking an alleged rape victim if she tried to close her legs to prevent an assault. Judge John Russo Jr. made the comments in 2016 when a woman asked for a restraining order against a man who allegedly assaulted her. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more. Source
Most American professionals admit they work on vacation
Nearly 60% of U.S. workers surveyed by LinkedIn said they checked in with work at least once per day while on vacation. Experts say this always-on-the-job attitude can be detrimental to workers’ physical and mental health. Source
Transgender journalist: 2020 Democrats don’t understand peril facing trans community
A transgender journalist is expressing concern about how Democrats running for president talk about trans issues. Katelyn Burns, who was the first transgender Capitol Hill reporter in U.S. history, joined CBSN to discuss her latest article in Politico. Source
As potential tropical storm forms, floodwaters swamp New Orleans
Storm system could push already swollen Mississippi River precariously close to tops of levees that protect New Orleans Source
Nintendo reveals cheaper Switch console
The handheld-only model comes with a few less bells and whistles and a cheaper price point this fall Source
Embattled Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta defends handling of Jeffrey Epstein case — live updates
“Facts are important and facts are being overlooked,” Acosta said as he faces renewed questions about his handling of Jeffrey Epstein when he was a U.S. prosecutor in Florida Source
Most Amercans check in at work even while on vacation
Nearly 60% of us admit to the not at all restful habit of checking work phone or email at least once a day while on vacation Source
Hamburger and hotdog buns recalled for plastics-choking hazard
One of the country’s largest producers of buns found pieces of hard plastic in production equipment Source
McConnell challenger Amy McGrath raises $2.5 million in 24 hours
The haul breaks multiple records including the most money ever raised in a single day by a Senate campaign Source