Episode 170

A standoff is brewing between President Trump and economist Lisa Cook. Mr. Trump tried to fire her, claiming "there is sufficient cause" to believe that Cook made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements. Cook fired back that "President Trump has no authority to remove her" from the independent Federal Reserve and vowed to file suit. Nancy Cordes reports. It's back-to-school week in Washington, D.C., but things are different this year, with thousands of National Guard troops taking on a law enforcement role in the city. Scott MacFarlane reports that it is creating some unease among residents. Nationwide protest saw tens of thousands of Israelis take to the streets to demand an end to the war in Gaza and see the remaining hostages released. The demonstrations come against the backdrop of global condemnation of an Israeli attack captured live on television. Imtiaz Tyab reports. As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for Labor Day weekend, some rental car companies are deploying artificial intelligence scanners to look for damage -- and it may lead to more consumers getting dinged. Kris Van Cleave reports. National Dog Day was established 21 years ago to raise awareness of the many dogs in need of a human, but it's also a day to recognize how much we humans need dogs.