"President Trump is still being hounded by the case of Jeffrey Epstein. It's not clear if a second day of meetings between a top Trump administration official and Epstein's imprisoned co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell will cool the controversy. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, it is raising a new question: Is Maxwell about to score a deal?"
"The deadly floods in Texas earlier this month raised some questions about emergency warning systems. A new piece from the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank, takes a look at the potential impact of cuts to early warning systems in the U.S. after President Trump already cut staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and halted research into natural disasters. Author of the piece, Alice Hill, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss."
"Alina Habba, a one-time personal lawyer to President Trump, has been appointed to the top federal prosecutor job in New Jersey. Meanwhile, two federal prosecutors who had handled cases related to the attacks of Jan. 6, along with the top ethics watchdog at the department., have been fired. Scott MacFarlane has details."
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet President Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss a potential trade deal. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more."
"A Virginia Commonwealth University poll released last week showed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger with a double-digit lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Earle-Sears joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign for governor of Virginia."
"Right now, the pathway towards any potential ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war has stalled. The latest round of talks was cut short on Thursday when the president's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said the U.S. was bringing its negotiating team home from talks in Qatar. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports."
"President Trump says his administration is pursuing a "future of all-out American energy dominance." But what does the president's new budget law mean for green energy? Environmentalist and clean energy expert Albert Gore III joins "The Takeout" with his perspective."
"The World Food Program said this week that a third of Gaza's population of two million must survive for days without food. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on this crisis and ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Then, Tjada McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, joins to discuss the state of humanitarian aid in the region."
"President Trump traveled to Scotland on Friday to visit his golf courses and discuss trade with foreign leaders. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details."
"Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, had another sit-down with the deputy attorney general on Friday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Then, former federal prosecutor Mitchell Epner joins with analysis."
"The deputy attorney general met with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day of questioning on Friday. Meanwhile, President Trump has kicked off what the White House described as a "working visit" to Scotland as he tries to shift focus from the Epstein story. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Weijia Jiang report."
"Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday for the second time this week. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more."
"President Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday for his four-day private trip, which will include opening a brand-new golf course and a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also confirmed he will be meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday."
"While Republican lawmakers have grilled Joe Biden's former doctor over his health, a retired Navy commander has called for more scrutiny over Donald Trump mental state"
"The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday."
"Before heading to Scotland, President Trump deflected questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case, telling reporters that people should shift their focus to other topics. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more."
"President Trump said there's a "50-50 chance, maybe less than that" the U.S. would reach a trade deal with the European Union. Mr. Trump is headed to Scotland, where he's slated to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his four-day private trip. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more."
"Insiders told the Mirror that Ghislaine Maxwell has been asked about Prince Andrew's friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as she's quizzed by Donald Trump's lawyers"
"Donald Trump is set to land in Scotland this evening for a five-day trip to the UK - he will visit two of his golf courses and meet with Sir Keir Starmer"
"Keir Starmer said recognition of a Palestinian state must come as a part of a pathway to a lasting peace as 220 MPs pile pressure on PM amid horror over Gaza scenes"
"In this Friday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Jay Slater's heartbreaking inquest through to Donald Trump’s UK visit"
"Officials in President Trump's administration are reacting to the Obama-era documents on Russia's influence during the 2016 election that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more."
"President Trump clashed with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as more lawmakers weigh in on a need for an interest rate cut. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports."
"President Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union's 27 member countries if no trade deal is reached by Aug. 1."
"Before jetting off for his visit to Scotland, US President Donald Trump said as he left the White House that he hadn’t thought about giving a pardon or commutation - although failed rule it out"
"Vladimir Putin ally Nikolai Patrushev has warned that UK risks nuclear war with alleged provocations amid rising Ukraine strikes, including a fake torpedo plot"