House Republicans staged what Democrats are calling a political stunt Wednesday. Anne Gearan, a White House correspondent for the Washington Post, and Olivia Beavers, a congressional reporter for The Hill, join “Red & Blue” to discuss the impeachment inquiry. Source
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Retailer pulls jack-o’-lanterns after “blackface” complaints
Company faces backlash over pumpkins painted back with white mouths after law firm’s display sparks controversy Source
Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing
Following President Trump’s orders for Republicans to get tougher on impeachment, a group of Republicans barged into a closed-door hearing. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Trump lifting sanctions against Turkey after ceasefire agreement
President Trump announced he’s lifting sanctions against Turkey, after Turkey agreed to a permanent ceasefire against Kurdish forces. The Kurds fought along with U.S. troops in the fight against ISIS and now feel betrayed by the U.S. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
CBS News gains access to Turkish-controlled Syria
CBS News got an exclusive view from inside Syria. Holly Williams was granted access to Turkish troops as they crossed the border into an area once controlled by America’s Kurdish allies. Source
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg grilled on Capitol Hill
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg found himself on the hot seat. He went to Capitol Hill to talk about social media’s global currency plans. But as Ed O’Keefe reports, he ended up getting grilled on a range of controversial issues. Source
Will Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib endorse Bernie Sanders?
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to hold a rally this weekend with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, but she has not yet officially endorsed him. Nina Turner, a co-chair of Sanders’ campaign, joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss how they’re moving forward. Source
Brazilians unite to clean beaches after massive oil spill decimates coast
Brazilians have been critical of the government’s response — or lack thereof — to the environmental crisis Source
Man who guarded Tomb of the Unknown Soldier gets his own salute
Eighty years ago, 100-year-old Jack Eaton stood guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He returned to Arlington this week to get an honor of his own. David Martin explains. Source
Crisis team responds to mental health emergencies in Oregon
A program called CAHOOTS responded to nearly 23,000 calls in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon last year Source