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U.S., North Korea trade threats after hydrogen bomb test

North Korea conducted its largest ever nuclear test on Sunday, which prompted President Trump to send a series of tweets denouncing the tests and threatening to halt trade with all of Pyongyang’s partners. South Korea responded by conducting live-fire tests on Tuesday. Ian Williams, an associate fellow and associate director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBSN to explain the implications of North Korea’s latest provocation. Source

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Key moments from the Comey hearing

Former FBI Director James Comey testified that the White House’s initial explanation for his firing were “lies, plain and simple.” Comey also testified that Mr. Trump asked him drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Source

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Did Trump commit obstruction of justice?

Former FBI Director James Comey revealed that in private conversations, President Trump said he hoped Comey would drop the Michael Flynn probe. But was that obstruction of justice? CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman and CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined “Red & Blue” to set the record straight. Source

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Political reaction to Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey testified Thursday that President Trump told “lies” about him about he was fired. Comey also admitted to leaking a memo about a February conversation with Mr. Trump. Chief Washington correspondent and Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson; chief White House correspondent Major Garrett; and chief congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes join “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source

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Ryan defends Trump, says he’s still new to government

After former FBI Director James Comey called his conversations with President Trump “concerning,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said the President is still new to government. Republican strategist and former McCain campaign manager Rick Davis, CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, and CBSN political contributor and Democratic Strategist Lynda Tran joins “Red & Blue” for a Strat Chat. Source

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How is the FBI reacting to Comey’s testimony

Fired FBI Director James Comey used the time given for his opening statement to directly address his former colleagues. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBSN security analyst and former Assistant FBI Director Ron Hosko joined “Red & Blue” to break down how people within the bureau are reacting to Comey’s testimony. Source

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Trump in New Hampshire for 2020 campaign rally

President Trump is holding a 2020 campaign rally tonight in the battleground state of New Hampshire. Hunter Woodall, a political reporter covering New Hampshire for the Associated Press, joined CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss what voters in the state are looking for. Source

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National Cathedral faith leader on Trump’s “dangerous” rhetoric

The Washington National Cathedral published a strong statement condemning President Trump’s “dangerous” rhetoric attacking Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde helped write that statement, and she joined “Red and Blue” after the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio to discuss the impact of the president’s words. Source

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