President Trump is expanding the travel ban policy to six additional countries, including Nigeria and Myanmar. The change goes into effect on Saturday. Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times joined “Red & Blue” to explain what this ban will do. Source
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Illinois bill aims to remove religious exemptions for vaccines
The bill would also allow minors age 14 and older to get a vaccine, “regardless of whether the minor’s parent or guardian consents.” Source
Bernie Sanders gains support from tech industry employees
For years, Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly criticized big tech companies for the treatment of their workers. During this campaign, he has received the most donations of any candidate from blue-collar tech industry employees. Los Angeles Times business reporter Sam Dean joined CBSN to discuss the impact of these donations. Source
Trump slams Democratic rivals during Colorado Springs rally
President Trump lashed out at his Democratic rivals during a nearly two-hour long rally in Colorado on Thursday night, using a contentious ninth debate the night before as fodder to attack many of his potential opponents in the general election. Watch his remarks here. Source
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Intel officials warned lawmakers that Russia is continuing efforts to interfere in the 2020 election
Sources confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that intelligence officials warned lawmakers that Russians are continuing to interfere in the 2020 election to get President Trump reelected. CBS News’ Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to discuss her reporting and the president’s reaction. Source
Trump lashes out at Democratic rivals during Colorado Springs rally
Trump also rallied in Phoenix on Wednesday night during the Democratic debate, and he will hold a third rally in Las Vegas on Friday. Source
California voters to weigh in on expanding rent control
California voters will get a chance to cast ballots in November on the Rental Affordability Act, expanding rent control statewide amid a worsening homelessness crisis. KHSL-TV reports. Source
South Bend, Indiana chapter of Black Lives Matter lays out goals for 2020
Black Lives Matter activists in South Bend, Indiana, have been getting national attention due to former mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. They say local policing is their biggest concern. WSBT-TV reports. Source
Trump says Roger Stone has a good chance of “exoneration”
While speaking to an audience of ex-convicts in Colorado, President Trump said he thinks Roger Stone has a good chance of “exoneration.” But he stopped short of saying he would grant Stone a pardon. Weijia Jiang reports. Source