7/19/19: CBSN Evening News
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Biden attends NATO summit ahead of Putin meeting
President Biden reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the mutual defense treaty at the heart of the NATO alliance on Monday, ahead of his meeting Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller and Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor, join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how NATO is evolving, the latest on infrastructure talks, and a GOP resolution aimed at progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
11 House Democrats object to Ilhan Omar's comments on Hamas and Israel
Omar has been criticized by members of her own caucus for saying the U.S. and Israel had committed "unthinkable atrocities."
Ilhan Omar wins primary against well-funded challenger
Her challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, used the cash to paper the district and flood airwaves with his "Focused on the Fifth" message that portrayed Omar as out of touch with the district.
Jamaal Bowman on historic primary victory
Official results for New York's primary elections lagged for weeks because of delays in counting absentee ballots. Jamaal Bowman didn't have to wait long to celebrate though, given his dominant victory over House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District. Bowman joined CBSN to talk about voting rights, schools and what he plans to do as a progressive in Congress.
Israel bars Omar & Tlaib
Emma Green, who covers politics, policy, and religion for the Atlantic, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how much influence the Trump administration may have had on Israel's decision to bar U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country.
Sanders slams Israel's ban of congresswomen
Vermont Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling out Israel for banning Muslim Democratic Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Briahna Gray, national press secretary of Sanders' campaign, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain why it was important for him to speak out this. She also discussed his recent campaign video with the rapper Cardi B.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's father dies from COVID complications
"No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew him," Omar said in a statement.
GOP candidate on protests and Rep. Ilhan Omar
Lacy Johnson, the Trump-endorsed candidate running in the Republican primary in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about this week's protests and arrests over the killing of George Floyd. He also defended his repeated comments accusing his district's Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of attacking American values.
Trump says if lawmakers have problem with U.S., "they should leave"
Unbowed by criticism of his racist tweets, President Trump told members of Congress: "If you hate our country... you can leave." Mr. Trump was responding to furor over his weekend tweets saying that four Democratic congresswomen of color should go back to the "broken and crime infested" countries they came from. All of those women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S.
Trump defends his attack on congresswomen
President Trump is defending telling four Democratic congresswomen, all of whom are people of color, to go back and fix the "crime infested places" they came from. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Republican strategist Matt Gorman spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the uproar caused by the president's remarks.
Democratic reps denounce racist Trump attacks
The four freshmen members of Congress who were the target of President Trump's tweets telling them to "go back" to their countries held a press conference to respond to the president on Monday. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill.
Trump's racist tweets a 2020 campaign weapon
President Trump is using his racist tweets against four Democratic congresswomen of color as a 2020 campaign weapon. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns take us through the latest reaction and how it fits into the president's reelection strategy.
Trump and Democrats spar over racist tweets
President Trump is continuing to receive backlash over his racist tweets about four Congresswomen of color. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Iowa with a look at how the 2020 Democratic candidates are reacting.
The "Squad" on Trump's racist tweets
In an extraordinary rebuke, the House voted to condemn President Trump's attacks against four congresswomen of color as "racist." The four freshmen congresswomen apparently targeted by the president are Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley, collectively known as "The Squad." The Squad sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King on Capitol Hill for their only joint interview, in which they shared what it's like to feud with the most powerful politician in the country.
"The Squad" and Trump's racist remarks
The four Democratic congresswomen of color targeted by President Trump down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King for an interview. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to break down the latest developments and what this controversy means as the president seeks reelection.
Crowd chants "send her back" during Trump rally
At a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, President Trump continued his racist attacks on four congresswomen of color, singling out Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota while the crowd chanted "send her back!"
Trump continues attack on congresswomen
President Trump at a campaign rally on Wednesday doubled down on his racist remarks about four progressive congresswomen of color. After singling out Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, the crowd changed "send her back." CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from a rally at Greenville, North Carolinam.
Crowd chants "send her back" at Trump rally
President Trump is on the attack as he fights for a second term. At a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, he fired up the crowd with more attacks on four Democratic congresswomen. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN to discuss the president's reelection strategy.
McCarthy defends Trump over "send her back" chants
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that the president did not join in on the chants aimed at Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a Wednesday night Trump rally.
Omar holds town hall amid Trump rally backlash
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar received a standing ovation at a town hall in Minnesota on Thursday, one day after a crowd gave a racist chant about her at a Trump rally.
Trump disavows racist chant at family's urging
In the face of outrage, President Trump is trying to disavow a racist chant from his own supporters at a rally in North Carolina. CBS News has learned that the president’s own family is part of the reason for his decision. Paula Reid reports.
Trump keeps up attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar
President Trump has not backed down from his criticism of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, one day after attempting to distance himself from the "send her back" chants at his rally in North Carolina. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Politico congressional reporter Melanie Zanona joined CBSN to discuss that and other political news of the day.
Trump ramps up feud with Omar
The fallout continues after President Trump targeted four Democrats, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, with racist tweets. Initially he said he was unhappy with chants of "send her back" at a campaign rally. Now he's calling audience members patriots. Dean Reynolds reports.
Americans on the impact of "go back" taunt
At a campaign rally for President Trump, supporters chanted "send her back," amid his feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar. Those words have had a lasting impact on others, who have heard that same taunt growing up. Jamie Yuccas has their story.
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