Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, and Elizabeth Wydra, president of the Constitutional Accountability Center, join Major to talk about the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ongoing battle about filling her seat on the Supreme Court seat on this week’s episode of the “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
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Twitter users say the platform crops out Black faces
Social media platform launched probe after users complained that its photo preview tool appears biased. Source
Reds announcer resigns after using homophobic slur on-air
“The Reds respect Thom Brennaman’s decision to step away from the broadcast booth and applaud his heartfelt efforts of reconciliation with the LGBTQ+ community,” CEO Bob Castellini said in his statement. Source
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of “serious and life-altering risks” related to permanent pelvic mesh devices. Source
Questions linger about firm that received border wall contract
The contractor, Fisher Sand and Gravel, was formerly partners with the “We Build the Wall” fund leaders who have been indicted for fraud. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Attorney for land owners says parts of southern border wall failing due to erosion
60 Minutes travels to the banks of the Rio Grande, where some engineers say sections of the border wall are showing signs of failure due to weather. See the full story, Sunday. Source
Trump is expected to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
He is expected to announce Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee at 5 p.m. Saturday. Source
Thom Brennaman resigns from announcing Reds games after homophobic slur
“The Reds respect Thom Brennaman’s decision to step away from the broadcast booth and applaud his heartfelt efforts of reconciliation with the LGBTQ+ community,” CEO Bob Castellini said in his statement. Source
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company’s app platform to sell online events. Source
The force behind Florida’s amendment to restore voting rights to felons
Desmond Meade, who has past felony convictions himself, is the mind behind Florida’s Amendment 4. Lesley Stahl reports on the legislation, Sunday. Source