At 4:20 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont rolled out an ambitious new plan to legalize marijuana. If elected president, Sanders promised to issue an executive order that would remove cannabis from the federal controlled substances list. CBS News reporter Cara Korte, who covers the Sanders’ campaign, joined CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
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Toddler memorizes batting stances of entire Houston Astros roster
This 2-year-old boy from Texas is such a big fan of the Houston Astros, he memorized the batting stances of the entire team roster. Source
U.S. plans to send troops to northern Syria to defend oil
A combat unit armed with tanks would be sent in to help about 200 lightly armed troops who are staying in Syria to protect the oil fields Source
CBS News Poll: Many voters still not committed to one candidate
As 2020 Democratic candidates jockey for position in early contest states, CBS News polling suggests many voters are still not firmly committed to one particular candidate. CBS News’ senior manager with the elections unit Kabir Khanna joins “Red & Blue’s” Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what voters may be thinking. Source
More families have been separated at U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought
CBS News learned Thursday that thousands more migrants were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez learned of the additional separations in an exclusive interview with the lead ACLU attorney in the family separation lawsuit. He joined CBSN to discuss what he learned. Source
10/24/19: Red and Blue
GOP lawmakers defiant on impeachment inquiry; Recapping critical week for impeachment inquiry. Source
ISIS turns to TikTok for recruitment
ISIS is reportedly using one of the world’s most popular video-sharing apps as its latest recruiting tool. According to The Wall Street Journal, TikTok has removed nearly two dozen accounts that posted propaganda. Georgia Wells joins CBSN’s Nikki Battiste for a closer look. Source
Which voters are changing their minds in fluid Democratic race?
Four in 10 Democratic likely voters have switched candidates since July. CBS News polling analysis shows which voters have switched, and which candidates are losing support Source
Police inspector indicted for assaulting 3 female officers
Philadelphia District Attorney’s office accused Holmes of coming onto female recruits he was mentoring and, in at least three cases, allegedly sexually assaulted them Source
Impeachment week in review: “Damning” testimony and a call to be “tougher”
CBSN walks you through what shaped up to be a critical week for the impeachment inquiry against President Trump in this edition of “Red & Blue.” Source