Senator Bernie Sanders is attacking the Washington Post on the campaign trail, saying the paper is harsh on him because of his criticism of its owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The rhetoric mimics some of President Trump’s attacks on media outlets. Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to discuss that and the day’s other political news. Source
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Controlling blood pressure may help ward off dementia
Keeping your blood pressure under control “may be a key to your future brain health,” researchers say Source
Will Tennessee pass a total ban on abortion?
Tennessee state lawmakers are hearing testimony on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions at any time during pregnancy. The original bill, which would prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, has been stalled in the legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN from Nashville with the latest. Source
Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer speaks out two years later
It’s been two years since the violence at a white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia ignited a national discussion of racism and hate in America. Counter-protester Heather Heyer was killed and dozens were injured. Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, is now urging Congress to pass anti-hate-crime legislation in her daughter’s name, and she joined CBSN to discuss it. Source
Taylor Swift sends fan $6,000 for tuition
“Ayesha, get your learn on, girl!” Swift wrote with the money transfer Source
NFL and Jay-Z join forces for entertainment and social activism
The league will use the rapper’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL’s Inspire Change Initiative” Source
Police show new video of Dayton gunman
Authorities in Dayton, Ohio, showed new video of the gunman who killed nine and injured 27 others. They said the gunman managed to shoot 26 people in 32 seconds. Source
Police divided on whether Dayton gunman targeted sister
Authorities have been trying to piece together a motive and other factors that led to the mass shooting Source
Plácido Domingo, revered opera star, accused of sexual harassment
The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled an invitation to have opera legend Plácido Domingo appear at its opening-night concert. This follows an Associated Press report that 9 women have accused Domingo of trying to pressure them into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and sometimes punishing them professionally if they refused. Domingo says the claims are inaccurate. CBS News’ Hilary Lane reports. Source
On board “ICE Air,” the Trump administration’s increased deportation effort
“ICE Air” is flying people living in the U.S. illegally out of the country, as the Trump administration steps up deportation efforts. Washington Post immigration reporter Nick Miroff was aboard a recent flight to Guatemala, and he joined CBSN to discuss his reporting. Source