Political fallout and reaction to FBI chief James Comey' s sudden dismissal by Trump, and we go inside the Navy' s newest submarines
Comey fallout
Some Congressional Democrats are comparing James Comey’s sudden dismissal to the infamous “Saturday night massacre” during Watergate. Top Democrats on the judiciary committee have sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging the FBI to retain all Russia investigation documents — and not to share them with the Trump administration.
Why now?
President Trump’s sudden decision to fire FBI Director James Comey raises many questions about the timing and how it will affect the FBI’s most sensitive investigations. The dismissal came as Comey led the FBI investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 U. S. presidential election, and two days before he was to testify before Congress on that very topic.
Insiders react
FBI agents at various field offices across the country have expressed utter shock over President Trump’s abrupt firing Tuesday of FBI Director James Comey — but also serious skepticism. Many aren’t buying the official reasoning from the White House, and they worry it could prompt an exodus, and seriously impact one of the most important investigations the agency has on its plate.
Gadgets on planes
A possible ban on many electronic devices aboard U. S.-bound planes from Europe and other countries has business travelers on edge. Advocates for frequent-flyers say broader limits on gadgets would hurt companies and create security nightmares. Here’s why the threat of a crackdown has some crying foul.
Submarine squad
The United States is deploying a new generation of submarines, the Virginia class, which can launch tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy a team of Navy SEALs from beneath the surface. “CBS This Morning” goes inside one of America’s most lethal defense systems at sea.
“People of nowhere”
About 14,000 Rohingya Muslims, described by the United Nations as the “most persecuted minority” in the world, have escaped their native Myanmar and taken refuge in India. They have harrowing stories to tell, and while they are now safe from violence, their future remains incredibly uncertain.
Erasing hate
A tattoo parlor in Baltimore is helping people move on from dark chapters in their personal history. Ex-gang members and white supremacists are welcome to come in and have the visual symbols of hate they once worn proudly, permanently erased.
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