Joe Biden is insisting he did not flip sides on a controversial abortion ban for political reasons. Michael Wear, the former director of faith outreach at Obama for America, joins “Red & Blue” to discuss why he thinks the former vice president’s reversal is a mistake. Source
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for ban on gay and trans “panic” legal defenses
A bill proposed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo would prohibit people accused of violent crimes from using homophobia and transphobia as a viable defense strategy in court. Director of development for the National LGBT Bar Association Seth Rosen breaks down the issue. Source
Congress denounces latest arms sale with Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are criticizing the Trump administration’s latest $8.1 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Some members of Congress accuse the administration of invoking a “phony” emergency provision in order to bypass Congress. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano for a closer look. Source
Joe Biden’s son Hunter confirms he remarried
Hunter, 49, made headlines in 2017 when he began dating Hallie Biden, the widow of his brother, Beau Source
Sanders defends democratic socialism, calls for “21st Century Bill of Rights”
Sanders offered a full-throated defense of democratic socialism in a speech at George Washington University in Washington on Wednesday afternoon Source
Former Starbucks CEO scaling back presidential ambitions — for now
Schultz told staffers that he’ll take the summer to recover from three recent back surgeries Source
Ex-college coach avoids prison time in admissions scandal
Prosecutors were seeking a 13 month sentence for John Vandemoer Source
Protective layer of Willis Tower’s SkyDeck cracks under visitors’ feet
A video shot on the 103rd floor shows horrified visitors looking at the crack from the safety of the building Source
Volunteer deputy dedicated to helping kids in need
Bob Charland has faced serious setbacks with his health. But that hasn’t stopped him from doing everything he can to donate bicycles to kids in need. Jim Axelrod has his story. Source
U.S. women’s soccer criticized for celebrations after blowout win over Thailand
The U.S. women’s soccer team beat Thailand 13-0. But some fans were not thrilled with the team’s reaction. Roxana Saberi explains. Source