8/12/19: Red and Blue
Trump announces new public charge rule; 2020 contender Tulsi Gabbard on foreign policy.
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The Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald is facing major push back over his comments comparing VA clinic waits to lines at Disney theme parks.
The Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald is facing major pushback over his comments comparing VA clinc waits to lines at Disney theme parks. On Tuesday, McDonald released a statement saying he had 'regret.' Representative Tulsi Gabbard is on the House Armed Service Committee and joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with more on the secretary's response.
Tulsi Gabbard back on the campaign trail
Hawaii Congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard returned to the campaign trail this week after two weeks on active duty deployment with the National Guard. Rep. Gabbard spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" about the state of her campaign after she missed the cut for the September debate.
Teacher sends middle school grads off with message from 2020 contenders
A South Carolina teacher is trying to give his students something to remember from their graduation
Gabbard on foreign policy
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns caught up with U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who says foreign policy is not enough of a focus for her fellow 2020 Democratic candidates. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Gabbard's out-of-the-mainstream views and background.
Tulsi Gabbard on 2020 campaign
Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spent the holiday weekend campaigning in New Hampshire. Gabbard got a boost from last month's democratic debates. She joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race and current U.S.-Iran relations.
Gabbard criticizes Harris' comments on Biden
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, told CBSN that comments made by California Sen. Kamala Harris about former Vice President Joe Biden were a "political ploy." CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to talk about Gabbard's comments as well as the latest campaign news.
Governor of Puerto Rico pressured to resign
Gov. Ricardo Rossello is fighting to stay in power despite calls for his resignation. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is one of three Democratic presidential hopefuls who have also called for the Puerto Rico governor to step down. She joined CBSN to discuss Rossello's widespread disapproval.
Tulsi Gabbard on Puerto Rico
2020 contender and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her recent trip to Puerto Rico. She called on Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign, saying it was "the right thing." Gabbard urged fellow candidates to visit the island.
Biden battles through another debate
The 2020 candidates are hitting the campaign trail after facing off in a heated debate last night. Former Vice President Joe Biden and his moderate track record were once again the main target. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with a look at the highlights.
Gabbard says Iowans concerned about trade war
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard said Iowa voters she's spoken to are concerned about President Trump's trade war with China. She spoke to CBSN Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what she's learned during her time in the Midwest swing state.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to go on active duty
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was one of more than 20 Democratic presidential candidates attending the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with details of her interview with Gabbard and what's next for the 2020 candidates.
Tulsi Gabbard discusses going on active duty
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she is not concerned about spending some time away from the campaign trail. The Democratic presidential hopeful will report for active duty with the Hawaii National Guard for 2 weeks. CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns sat down with Gabbard to discuss it.
Tulsi Gabbard on her political future
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, who's running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, sat down with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns in July to talk about why she's running and what her political future may hold.
Gabbard: U.S. should ease Iran sanctions
President Trump announced new sanctions on Iran Wednesday after linking the country to the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joins "Red and Blue" to discuss how she would address the issue.
Issues on tap in Democratic debate tonight
Twelve candidates will take the stage tonight for the 4th Democratic presidential debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from the site of the debate in Westerville, Ohio.
Tulsi Gabbard responds to Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton implied Russians are "grooming" Tulsi Gabbard to run as a third-party candidate to disrupt the election, a charge which Gabbard denies. In a live interview with CBSN, Gabbard responds to Clinton's claims and says she will not run as a third-party candidate.
Trump faces backlash over withdrawing troops from Syria
President Trump is facing backlash over withdrawing troops from Syria. Julia Manchester, reporter for The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss how Syria could impact Trump's campaign and more on the race to 2020.
Fighting misinformation ahead of 2020
Facebook says it's making changes to help with election security, but many concerns remain about the spread of misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
Gabbard won't seek reelection to Congress
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, says she will not seek reelection to the House so she can concentrate on her presidential campaign. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Biden says "I'm the frontrunner" as race tightens
In a new "60 Minutes" interview airing this Sunday, presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is still the frontrunner. CBSN Political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race. Watch "60 Minutes" Sunday nights on CBS.
Group of black activists endorse Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been endorsed by a group of more than 100 black activists. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
Democrats talk impeachment at debate
Ten leading Democrats faced off in Atlanta on Wednesday after a blockbuster day in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN to discuss the top moments in the debate.
Candidates make final pitch in New Hampshire
Candidates are making their final pitches to voters ahead of New Hampshire's primary Tuesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss the state of the race.
Gabbard discusses New Hampshire results
Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard joins CBSN to discuss her performance in the New Hampshire primary and what lies ahead for her presidential campaign.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
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Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Louisiana inmate who escaped through damaged wall recaptured; 1 still on the run
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
New video in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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