The Justice Department is asking Facebook for access to encrypted messaging, raising privacy concerns. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more on that controversy, plus the latest plans for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. Source
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Trump order denies visas to immigrants who can’t pay for health care
It’s the latest crackdown in legal immigration from the Trump administration Source
Hong Kong suspends subway and train service to quell protests
Thousands took part in unplanned protests on Friday that erupted immediately after the colonial-era face mask ban was announced Source
Elon Musk shows off massive “Starship” spacecraft prototype
SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel “Starship” on Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted orbital test flights within the next year. Watch some of his remarks here. Source
Journalist says customs agent made him say he writes “propaganda”
When the journalist said he’s a journalist, the agent allegedly responded, “so you write propaganda, right?” Source
Warren campaign fires senior staffer for inappropriate behavior
“I want us to have a campaign that lives our values and that lifts up inclusivity,” Warren told reporters about the firing Source
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Iranian hackers targeted U.S. presidential candidates, Microsoft says; Man shares one last thank you for his town’s residents. Source
Elizabeth Warren campaign raises $24.6 million in third quarter
Elizabeth Warren’s campaign announced Friday she raised nearly $25 million during the third quarter of 2019. Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News contributor and Republican strategist, and Antjuan Seawright a senior adviser to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and CBSN political contributor, join CBSN to discuss the latest 2020 news. Source
Impeachment issue spills over into swing district races
The issue of impeachment is now spilling over into smaller state races. Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Elaine Luria of Iowa both faced questions on the matter at town halls. Meanwhile, Jill Biden answered questions about Hunter Biden on the campaign trail. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster and CBS News political unit associate producer Aaron Navarro joined CBSN with more on the events. Source
Ukraine to review cases into firm linked to Hunter Biden
The Ukrainian prosecutor general announced on Friday that his office was reviewing previous cases involving a gas firm with ties to former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. Roxana Saberi reports. Source