As measles continues to spread in the U.S., here are some indisputable facts about inoculation Source
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Elizabeth Warren apologizes for ancestry controversy at Native American forum
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized Monday for her past claims of Native American heritage. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe was at the forum in Sioux City, Iowa. He spoke with CBSN’s Elaine Quijano about what he heard. Source
Crowded field of Democrats compete to take on Texas Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Latina organizer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is the latest entrant in the now-crowded Texas Democratic Senate primary. Patrick Svitek, a reporter for the Texas Tribune, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” from Austin, Texas, about the race. Source
Trump 2020 press secretary responds to president downplaying recession warnings
Donald Trump is dismissing what could be warnings of a possible looming recession. Kayleigh McEnany, the national press secretary for the Trump 2020 campaign, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss their economic strategy. Source
Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
“For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care,” said Planned Parenthood’s new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson Source
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories Source
Trump attacks Fed chair, pushes back on recession fears
Donald Trump is lashing out at Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell as the bond market drives fears of an oncoming recession. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long and Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about what’s driving the president’s moves. Source
Planned Parenthood gives up Title X funding over “gag order”
Planned Parenthood announced it’s giving up its federal funding from Title X, a program dedicated to providing birth control to low-income women. The decision was made after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would prohibit clinics from referring women for abortions. Jan Crawford and Kate Smith join CBSN with more on how this could impact the organization. Source
8/19/19: Red and Blue
Rep. Omar and Tlaib address Israel controversy; Texas Democrats trying to oust Sen. Cornyn Source
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the “The 1953 Trust” — though there’s no word on beneficiaries Source