President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday announced the creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, saying the steps his administration is taking “will save lives.” See the president’s full remarks. Source
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Rivals slam Trump for saying 6-week abortion ban is a “terrible thing”
Trump primary opponent and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told an Iowa radio show that “pro-lifers should know [Trump] is preparing to sell you out.” Source
A look at the highest and lowest paying college majors
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Labor Department shows some college graduates are earning only slightly more than people with only a high school diploma. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has a look at what degrees are bringing in the best and worst paychecks. Source
Actor Joel Meyers on playing Harry Potter’s son on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been on Broadway for more than five years and has set records for attendance in its run worldwide. Joel Meyers stars as Harry Potter’s son, Albus Potter, in the production. He joined CBS News to discuss his experience. Source
New Jersey’s governor calls on Menendez to resign after indictment
“I am calling for his immediate resignation,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat. Source
The economic impact of the UAW strike as labor stoppage expands nationwide
United Auto Workers is expanding its historic strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers to include General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states. However, it is not targeting Ford in his expanded strike. David Welch, Detroit bureau chief for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss how the strike’s expansion will ripple throughout the economy. Source
Biden says he’ll “join the picket line” alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit. Source
Judge asked to decide if Trump property valuations were fraud or “genius”
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump and others of systematic fraud and is suing the Trumps and the Trump Organization for $250 million. Source
9 things we love about the Apple Watch Series 9
Discover what we love about Apple Watch Series 9 and why we think you should wrap one around your wrist. Source
Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
The impending shutdown has led to questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks. Source