Louisiana lawmakers have passed a strict abortion ban that would prohibit the procedure after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The laws are designed to challenge Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision that legalized abortion. Source
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Mueller explains why he didn’t charge Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence one month after he released the findings of his Russia probe. He explained that it would have been unconstitutional to charge a sitting president and suggested it is up to Congress to pursue impeachment. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bob Litt joins CBSN to provide legal insight on what Mueller said Wednesday. Source
Mueller: DOJ policy says we can’t charge a president
Special counsel Robert Mueller did not clear President Trump from obstructing justice Wednesday, but he didn’t accuse him directly either. Hunter Walker, a White House correspondent for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss Wednesday’s political news. Source
Boeing CEO says he would put his family in a 737 Max
In an exclusive interview with Norah O’Donnell, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said he would trust his own family in a 737 Max jet after testing new software. It comes in the wake of two deadly crashes. Source
Louisiana passes “fetal heartbeat” abortion ban
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to sign the ban if it reaches his desk Source
iPhone apps use hidden trackers to share data without users’ consent
Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your iPhone when you charge it while you sleep at night? Geoffrey Fowler, technology columnist for the Washington Post, discovered that more than 5,000 hidden app trackers gained access to his personal data without his knowledge. He joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss his report. Source
Ashton Kutcher testifies in “Hollywood Ripper” murder case
Actor Ashton Kutcher took the stand Wednesday in the case against an accused serial killer known as the “Hollywood Ripper” more than 17 years after his friend was brutally attacked. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Source
DNC announces new criteria for fall presidential debates
CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to break down why the Democratic National Committee is making it harder for 2020 presidential candidates to qualify for the fall debate stage, and who it might hurt the most. Source
“We are sorry”: Boeing CEO apologizes to families of crash victims
In an interview with Norah O’Donnell, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg apologized for two deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets. He also apologized to the public, acknowledging their confidence has been affected. Source
When will the severe weather pattern break?
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with a look at the latest thunderstorm and tornado warnings and an update on when this week’s severe weather will finally come to an end. Source