Facebook’s vice president for global policy management Monika Bickert testified about Facebook’s policies and freedom of speech in front of a House committee Wednesday. Earlier this week the company rolled out new rules against “deepfake” videos. Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communication at Syracuse University, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
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Due to lack of polling, questions remain about Nevada primary
It’s been nearly two months since the last poll was conducted for the 2020 Nevada Democratic primary. Rory Appleton, politics reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue” to discuss the state of the race. Source
Rescued sea lion named Mandalorian euthanized after being shot
Rescuers found her in distress at a surfing spot in Newport Beach called The Wedge. Source
RuPaul on drag and his new Netflix series
RuPaul has had many titles, including drag queen, TV host, author and businessman – but there’s another one he wants people to know. Source
Wildfires scorch nearly a third of Australian island
Satellite pictures show more than 380,000 acres of Kangaroo Island — a former haven for wildlife — destroyed by the brushfires. Source
1/8/20: Red and Blue
Lawmakers briefed on killing of Iranian General; Navigating the political landscape in Nevada. Source
Ohio town rallies around 8-year-old girl battling brain cancer
At just 8 years old, Naomi Short is battling stage 4 brain cancer. But it seems like everyone in Hamilton, Ohio, is pulling for her. Dean Reynolds shares her story. Source
Top Iranian general buried hours after country attacked Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops
Melissa Etehad, who covers foreign affairs and Iran for the Los Angeles Times, joined Red and Blue to discuss the impact of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani’s death in Iran. Source
Pentagon says 16 missiles were launched from 3 locations inside Iran
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the details he’s learned about Iran’s missile strikes on U.S. forces at two Iraqi bases. Source
Pence says Americans can “rest easier” despite Iranian missile attacks
One day after Iran targeted two Iraqi bases, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. He said Americans can “rest easier,” despite the strikes. Source