Despite withdrawing the U.S. from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, President Trump said he is open to meeting with Iran’s president about nuclear weapons. He said a new deal could be reached, if the circumstances were right. Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the latest developments. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Another Kennedy?
Joe Kennedy III considers a Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Ed Markey while a new poll has Warren, Sanders and Biden in a dead heat Source
Government watchdog says federal budget deficit will top $1 trillion next year
A government watchdog said the federal budget deficit will top $1 trillion next year. Maya MacGuineas, the president of the Committee for a Responsible Budget, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how that projection would impact Americans’ lives. Source
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow border asylum ban
The Trump administration asked the court to allow it to implement its most sweeping effort yet to overhaul the asylum system along the border while a legal challenge plays out Source
Trump sends mixed signals on trade with China
President Trump returns from the G-7 summit, after sending confusing signals about China. Last week, Mr. Trump said he wanted new tariffs on Chinese goods and ordered U.S. companies to consider leaving China. But then he said China wants a new trade deal. Ben Tracy has the latest. Source
Tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson honored on first day of U.S. Open
As the U.S. Open got underway Monday, a tennis pioneer received an honor that was long overdue. In the 1960s, Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a major championship. But as her friend Angela Buxton explains, it wasn’t always easy. Maurice DuBois has their story. Source
Tropical Storm Dorian takes aim at the Caribbean and could become a hurricane
Tropical Storm Dorian is gaining strength as it barrels toward the Caribbean Islands. Forecasters say it could hit Puerto Rico later this week as a hurricane. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast. Source
Can Trump force U.S. companies out of China?
A more than 40-year-old law gives the president considerable power over corporations doing business overseas Source
Troy Aikman blasts radio host over Andrew Luck retirement comments
Star quarterback Andrew Luck had undergone several devastating injuries and rehab until calling it quits this weekend Source
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay Oklahoma $572 million for fueling opioid crisis
In a landmark ruling Monday, an Oklahoma judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay the state $572 million for fueling the state’s opioid crisis. The case could set the stage for dozens — maybe hundreds — of new lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. Omar Villafranca reports. Source