The administration is planning to use funds allocated for disaster aid efforts and other Homeland Security initiatives to expand space in ICE facilities and support the controversial “Remain in Mexico” program Source
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Trump says country will face economic losses if he is not reelected
President Trump is focusing on the economy ahead of the 2020 election. But a recent CBS News poll shows Americans are split on the future of the economy. Axios’ Alayna Treene, The Washington Post’s Heather Long, and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
Leslie Jones to leave “Saturday Night Live” after 5 seasons
It looks like the “SNL” standout will have her weekends free from now on Source
Some 2020 Democratic hopefuls focus on faith to reach voters
A number of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are focusing on faith outreach in key battleground states. Michael Wear, the former director of faith outreach for President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss outreach efforts in the current campaign. Source
8/27/19: Red and Blue
Trump putting economy front and center for 2020; Families devastated by gun violence speak out. Source
8/27: CBS Evening News
Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian amid threat of life-threatening floods; Cloud of mystery surrounds San Francisco’s Karl the Fog. Source
Feds investigating 10 more deaths at VA hospital
A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia died after being given a drug he did not need. His death has been ruled a homicide and now there are allegations other patients may have died the same way. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Idaho must pay for transgender inmate’s surgery, court rules
The inmate’s lawyer argued it was cruel and unusual punishment to deny the surgery — a violation of the U.S. Constitution Source
SpaceX launches “Starhopper” test flight
The Starhopper is testing propulsion systems that will be used in SpaceX’s planned heavy lift Starship spacecraft Source
2 kids killed and 10 injured in Ohio crash
Two children are dead and at least 10 people were injured in a crash involving a stolen police SUV that collided with several parked cars. The police cruiser crashed near the Dayton Metro Library, hitting at least three other vehicles. CBS News’ Hilary Lane reports. Source