In a major reversal of U.S. policy toward Syria, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signaled the U.S. will no longer push for the removal of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad. Tillerson spoke Thursday after meeting with Turkey’s president in Ankara. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source

In this preview of a profile to be broadcast on “Sunday Morning,” actor Alec Baldwin talks with Rita Braver about the public’s reaction to his acclaimed impression of President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live.” Source

How can you achieve more with less? That question is the subject of a new book called “Stretch.” The book’s author Scott Sonenshein spoke to CBSN about the philosophy behind the book. Source

Hollywood power couple George and Amal Clooney have twins on the way, but Amal won’t let the actor have the final word on baby names. ETOnline reporter Denny Directo spoke to CBSN about which names Amal couldn’t accept. Source

The Academy of Country Music Awards will bring some of the biggest names in music. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley are both up for a combined 35 nominations. Bryan and Bentley join “CBS This Morning” to preview the award show. Source

Relatively unknown several years ago, Rebekah Mercer has soared to political prominence. The daughter of a reclusive billionaire, Mercer stepped into the spotlight by backing conservative causes and the GOP elite. Matea Gold of The Washington Post and Zach Mider of Bloomberg Politics joined “Red & Blue” to shed light on the woman who now has President Trump’s ear. Source

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes says he won’t recuse himself from his panel’s investigation into alleged Russian election meddling. Susan Hennessey, national security fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source

The White House is denying reports that it sought to restrict testimony from former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates about her investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Politico White House Correspondent Tara Palmeri and Washington Examiner White House reporter Sarah Westwood join “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source

After failing to move forward with their Obamacare replacement plan, Republicans look to move on tax reform and infrastructure as the possibility of a government shutdown looms. Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post reporter, joined CBSN to talk through the president’s agenda. Source

In another major step forward Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May has signed Article 50, which will trigger the Britain’s exit from the European Union. John Authers, senior investment commentator at the Financial Times, joins CBSN to discuss how the EU, Britain and the U.S. will be affected by this change. Source