The House Homeland Security Committee is weighing two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday accusing him of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust.” CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports. Source
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Explaining UNRWA and its controversies
More than a dozen countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, a U.N. humanitarian agency that helps Palestinian refugees, following allegations that 12 of its staffers were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano looks into what the agency does and some of the controversies it has faced. Source
Latest on deadly drone strike in Jordan, Biden’s remarks on expected U.S. response
President Biden told reporters Tuesday that he has decided how the U.S. will respond to the attack at a base in Jordan Sunday that killed three Americans and injured dozens others. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin is following the latest developments in the Middle East. Source
Gisele Bündchen pays tribute to her late mother: “You were an angel on earth”
Gisele Bündchen posted multiple pictures of her mother and family throughout the years in a touching tribute. Source
Rep. Cori Bush under investigation by Justice Department over security spending
“I can confirm that the Department of Justice is reviewing my campaign’s spending on security services,” Rep. Cori Bush said. Source
Could the 2024 presidential election affect baby name trends?
History shows some presidential first names peak in popularity when the man attached to the name enters the Oval Office. Source
Higher rates of psychosis and other disorders linked to marijuana use, study finds
According to data from the health care analytics company Truveta, rates of cannabis-induced disorders grew more than 50% between 2019 and November 2023. Dr. David Schreiber, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, joined CBS News to discuss the link between between cannabis use and psychosis and other disorders. Source
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Tuesday, transporting a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship into space with science gear, equipment and crew supplies, including ice cream, fresh fruit and cheese, which should reach the International Space Station Thursday morning. Source
U.S. beefing up air defenses at Jordan base where 3 soldiers were killed by drone
The base did not have as strong of air defenses as U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria that have been under constant threat of attack, an official said. Source
DoorDash’s Super Bowl ad to give away everything advertised during the game
DoorDash’s Super Bowl ad is dangling the chance for one person to win everything advertised during the game, from “all the snacks” to “every automobile.” Source