A new report by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog found James Comey violated FBI policy by sharing memos detailing his private conversations with President Trump. But the department will not prosecute Comey. Paula Reid reports. Source
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LGBT Republican group loses board member after group endorses Trump
Jennifer Horn, former chairwoman of the New Hampshire Republican Party, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss why she recently left the board of the Log Cabin Republicans. She says there’s “no way” she could endorse President Trump for reelection. Source
Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News’ Bofta Yimam reports. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Americans living in early voting states weigh in on the trade war
The ongoing trade war between China and the United States is causing whiplash on wall street and anxiety among some American voters. 2020 Campaign reporters Musadiq Bidar and Nicole Sganga were on the ground in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire. They joined CBSN for Thursday’s edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
DNC concerned about security of Iowa and Nevada’s virtual caucus plans
CBS News campaign reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss why the DNC is concerned about plans for virtual caucuses in Iowa and Nevada. Source
How cities and businesses are dealing with a rise in ransomware attacks
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned about a ransomware attack against the 2020 election. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how cities and towns across the country are protecting their information. Source
Dorian expected to pack “triple-threat of dangers” to Florida’s east coast
The storm is on track to make landfall early Monday as a powerful Category 4 hurricane Source
Inspector General report finds former FBI director James Comey violated policies
The Justice Department said former FBI director James Comey violated department policy by leaking memos about private conversations he had with President Trump in 2017. In an 83-page report released on Thursday, the Inspector General criticized Comey for setting “a dangerous example.” Information from the leaked memos eventually led to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss why the former FBI director isn’t expected to face charges. Source
Joe Biden continues campaign swing through South Carolina
Former Vice President Joe Biden spent Thursday campaigning across South Carolina, marking his second day trying to win over voters in the Palmetto State this week. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how voters are reacting to Biden’s messages. Source
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek recovering after chemotherapy
Alex Trebek announced some good news Thursday: His chemotherapy treatment has ended and he’s now “on the mend” and back to work at “Jeopardy!” Source