The decision by Fox News to fire Bill O’Reilly may not be the final chapter in the sexual harassment scandal there. Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into how settlements were paid out. Anna Werner reports. Source
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Quarterbacks dominate the first round of the 2021 NFL draft
This year’s NFL draft kicked off with the Jacksonville Jaguars choosing Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as 2021’s top pick. Source
Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac on war drama “The Promise”
Actors Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their epic war drama, “The Promise.” It chronicles the chaos in Constantinople just before the start of World War I. Bale plays a journalist documenting atrocities, while Isaac is an Armenian desperate to save his family from being rounded up by the Turks. Source
What was the tipping point for Fox News to oust Bill O’Reilly?
Jodi Kantor, a New York Times correspondent and CBS News contributor, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the fallout from Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s ousting. Kantor’s colleagues broke the story of O’Reilly and Fox’s settlements with five women totaling $13 million. Source
White House turns up rhetoric amid North Korea nuclear threat
The Trump administration is on the defensive after a series of misleading statements about the location of an aircraft carrier and how its movements fit into the showdown with North Korea. A Navy photo from last weekend shows the Carl Vinson thousands of miles away, headed south instead of toward North Korea. Major Garrett reports. Source
4/19/17: Red and Blue
Some top Republican lawmakers are subtly criticizing — and even distancing themselves from — President Trump.; The Secret Service on Wednesday permanently restricting access to the sidewalk on the South Fence of the White House. Source
Secret Service to begin permanently restricting access to the sidewalk on the South Fence
The Secret Service on Wednesday permanently restricting access to the sidewalk on the South Fence of the White House. The move comes weeks after an intruder breached security and wandered around for 16 minutes before being arrested. Elaine Quijano reports. Source
Republican strategist on Ga. election, Trump’s 100 days
Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory in Georgia’s special election as it heads to a June runoff. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins “Red & Blue” to break down GOP reaction to this race — and what grade President Trump should get for his first 100 days. Source
Titans Select Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley in First Round of the NFL Draft
The Titans are scheduled to make eight more picks over the next two days of the draft, including three on Friday night – pick No.53 overall (2nd round), and picks 85 and 100 in the third round. Source
Alex Jones’ lawyer says “Infowars” host is a “performance artist”
“Infowars” host Alex Jones has claimed that 9/11 was an “inside job” and that the Newtown massacre was “fake.” Now, his lawyer is saying not to take him at his word. As part of a child custody case defense, Jones’ attorney said he’s “playing a character” on his show. Anna Werner reports. Source