Six Democratic candidates are set to square off tonight in Des Moines, Iowa for the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. It is the smallest group of candidates to appear on stage in any debate so far. CBSN political contributor and Democratic Ssrategist Lynda Tran joins CBSN from Des Moines with the latest. Source
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Oscar nominations blasted as a return to “white male nostalgia”
“Harriet” star Cynthia Erivo was the only non-white performer recognized as a nominee for Best Actress. Source
“Historic” WNBA labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000
The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. Source
Religious freedom group outraged over Space Force Bible blessing
“Military commanders are NOT ever ‘sworn in’ to their positions let alone with the usage of a Christian bible or other book of faith,” the Military Religious Freedom Foundation said. Source
Warren and Sanders address feud ahead of Democratic debate
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders will appear on the Democratic debate stage tonight after addressing reports of a feud. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Bo Erickson, Zak Hudak and Cara Korte joined CBSN to discuss what messages the campaigns are focusing on ahead of the debate. Source
Polls show Biden, Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg in tight race in Iowa
Democrats will hold 2020’s first presidential debate Tuesday night in Iowa with less than three weeks left until voters make their picks in the state’s caucuses. The latest polls in the state show a close race between Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political contributors Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN with more on what to watch for in tonight’s debate. Source
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could transfer impeachment articles to the Senate as early as tomorrow
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could send the articles of impeachment to the Senate as early as Wednesday, after meeting with Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill today to discuss key details for the upcoming trial. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to talk about the latest. Source
Live updates: House to vote Wednesday on sending impeachment to Senate
“The American people deserve the truth, and the Constitution demands a trial,” Pelosi said in a statement announcing the vote. Source
Social media companies review political ad policies as 2020 race heats up
Social media companies are updating and revising their political ad policies. One platform that’s received backlash is Facebook, which is standing firm on its position to not fact-check politicians’ statements. Sara Fischer, Axios media reporter, joined CBSN to break down what she’s learned from Democratic and Republican campaign strategists. Source
Sheriffs begin evicting homeless Oakland moms
The homeless moms described the early morning eviction enforcement from Alameda County sheriffs as overly excessive. Source