Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, joins “CBS This Morning” from Capitol Hill to discuss a report that says President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller. He also addresses the White House proposal on a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers in exchange for border wall funding. Source
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth shares infertility struggles
Sen. Tammy Duckworth will soon become the first senator to give birth while in office. The retired Army lieutenant colonel lost both legs while serving in Iraq and is due this spring. She spoke to Nancy Cordes about why she’s opening up about her struggles to conceive. For more of their conversation, tune in to “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. ET. Source
Cities and residents struggle to filter water contaminants
A glass of water may seem harmless enough, but communities around the country are increasingly faced with a concerning reality: carcinogenic contaminants like radium are turning up in their drinking water — and getting them out may be a lot harder than you think. Anna Werner reports. Source
Drug companies turn to lobbying amid state opioid lawsuits
More than 30 state attorneys general are investigating and negotiating with the pharmaceutical industry to reach a settlement over the opioid crisis, but a number of attorneys general have lost patience and have left the group to sue opioid manufacturers directly. Julianna Goldman reports. Source
Toys “R” Us stores closing in latest hit to retail
Dozens of Toys “R” Us stores are closing, in what is the latest hit for brick and mortar stores. The news comes as malls struggle to stay open, while online giants like Amazon thrive. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports. Source
Kurdish fighters face off with Turkish forces in northern Syria
Kurdish forces, a partner in the U.S. battle against ISIS, are facing off with Turkey, an American NATO ally. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Source
Trump asked McCabe who he voted for, sources say
Sources say President Trump asked acting FBI director Andrew McCabe who he voted for in the days after James Comey was fired. The conversation is facing scrutiny, as Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigates possible obstruction of justice. CBS News legal correspondent Paula Reid reports. Source
Disgraced ex-doc Larry Nassar sentenced as focus turns to culture of abuse
Disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting young athletes. But now victims say there needs to be an investigation into how the abuse was allowed to take place. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Sneak peek: Sins of the Father
After nearly 60 years, a former priest is on trial for murdering a young woman who had gone to him for confession. Did the church conspire to cover it up? “48 Hours” correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates Saturday, Sept. 1 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
Rex Tillerson addresses Syria crisis in Paris
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addressed Russian support of Syria’s use of chemical weapons. The U.S. and 28 other countries are launching a new plan to better identify and punish anyone who uses chemical weapons, amid new reports of a suspected chemical attack in Syria. Source