Hurricane Dorian is bringing heavy rain and wind to Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN AM from the city to talk about how the Category 3 storm is impacting the area. Source
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Iran’s atomic energy spokesperson said the country is using faster centrifuges
A spokesman for Tehran’s Atomic Energy Organization warned Europe that time is running out to save a 2015 nuclear deal. He also he announced Iran was using faster centrifuges. The U.S. pulled out of the accord more than a year ago. Source
Elizabeth Warren endorses progressive House primary challengers as she rises in polls
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is backing a pair of progressive House primary challengers backed by the group Justice Democrats. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national political reporter Matt Viser spoke to CBSN’s “Red and Blue” about why the endorsements are significant to both Democratic party insiders and progressive activists. Source
Voices from Hong Kong: Businessman Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong entrepreneur and owner of one of the island’s largest media companies. Unlike many of the city’s business leaders, he is also a backer of the pro-democracy movement. Source
9/9/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump: Taliban peace talks are ‘dead’; Black voters on Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Source
9/9/19: CBSN Evening News
Trump says Taliban peace talks are ‘dead’; Alex Trebek returning to ‘Jeopardy!’ Source
Elizabeth Warren endorses 2 primary challengers ahead of primary debate in Houston
Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she is endorsing four Democrats, including two House Democratic primary challengers. The news broke days before the Massachusetts senator is set to take the stage for the third Democratic primary debate. CBS News 2020 Campaign Reporter Zak Hudak joined CBSN to discuss how these endorsements could impact Warren’s campaign. Source
Democrats push for gun control in return to Capitol Hill
Democratic lawmakers are demanding Republicans take up the already-passed House gun control bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, however, says he won’t make a move on guns without Donald Trump’s approval. New York Times Congressional Correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg joined “Red & Blue” to talk about what Congress is aiming to do as it returns to Washington. Source
Trump holds rally in North Carolina ahead of special election
Donald Trump visited North Carolina for a Monday rally ahead of a special election to be held the next day. Nick Ochsner, the chief investigative reporter for WBTV, joins CBSN to discuss the state of the race. Source
Study finds increased cases of high blood pressure during pregnancy
A new study finds an alarming rise in high blood pressure among American women during pregnancy. It can be dangerous for both moms and their babies. Dr. Tara Narula explains. Source