The Texas inspector general’s office has launched an investigation into the treatment of migrants at the southern border. A state trooper claims they were told to push migrant children into the river. There were also allegations that the state was using floating barriers that could be lethal. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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Summer vacation rentals sit vacant
Vacation rental properties that had been filled up in summers past are sitting empty this year. Meg Oliver explores why. Source
DeSantis criticizes Jan. 6 probe targeting Trump
GOP presidential candidates are weighing in on the news Donald Trump is the target of the special counsel investigation into Jan. 6. Speaking to CNN, Ron DeSantis called the investigation the “criminalization of political differences.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe is traveling with the Florida governor and reports from South Carolina. Source
Texas trooper says officials were told to push migrants into river, deny them water
In Texas, state officials are investigating allegations of inhumane treatment of migrants along the southern border. A state trooper with the Department of Public Safety claims officials near Eagle Pass have been ordered to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and to not give them water even in extreme heat. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss the allegations. Source
DeSantis says he hopes Trump doesn’t get charged in Jan. 6 probe
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reacting to the target letter sent to former President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 case. In an interview with CNN, he said the country is “going down the road of criminalizing political differences.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports from South Carolina, where he is covering DeSantis on the campaign trail. Source
High temperatures sticking around
The dangerous heat blanketing parts of the U.S. hasn’t shown any signs of letting up. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren tells us when people can expect relief. Source
How hearing aids may decrease the risk of dementia
More than six million older Americans are living with dementia. A new study suggests that hearing aids may help slow cognitive decline. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look. Source
Las Vegas police search house in connection with Tupac murder investigation
Las Vegas Police confirmed a home in Henderson was searched in connection with the investigation into the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Source
Trump receives target letter in Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith regarding the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The letter could signal an indictment is forthcoming. Robert Costa reports. Source
Taco John’s abandons “Taco Tuesday” trademark
Taco John’s, a fast-food chain from Wyoming, had held the trademark for more than 40 years. Source