2020 Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden supports the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortion in most cases. His 2020 rival, Beto O’Rourke, tells CBSN’s Elaine Quijano in an exclusive interview that Biden is “absolutely wrong” on this issue and outlined how he will repeal the Hyde Amendment. Source
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Congresswomen call for Florida immigrant shelter to close over unsafe conditions
Three members of Congress from Florida are calling for a facility housing unaccompanied immigrant children in their state to be shut down, citing unsafe conditions. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Donna Shalala, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Trump administration plans to expand hunting and fishing access
The plan seeks to increase access hunting and fishing access across 1.4 million acres of protected federal lands. Source
Why did Beto O’Rourke run for president instead of Senate in 2020?
A Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday found that 60% of Texas Democrats or people who lean Democratic would rather former Rep. Beto O’Rourke drop out of the presidential race and challenge GOP Sen. John Cornyn in 2020. Only hours after the poll was released, CBSN’s Elaine Quijano exclusively asks O’Rourke about what his message would be to Democrats in his home state. Source
6/5/19: Red and Blue
Beto O’Rourke unveils voting right plan; Honoring ‘The First Wave’ of Normandy invasion. Source
Beto O’Rourke: Tariffs are the “dumbest idea economically”
President Trump has proposed tariffs starting at 5% on Mexico unless the country stops the flow of migrants into the U.S. In an exclusive interview with Elaine Quijano, 2020 Democratic hopeful Beto O’Rourke called tariffs the “dumbest idea economically that this president has come up with.” Source
Inslee says DNC rejected his call for climate debate
The Washington governor said the Democratic National Committee called his campaign today to notify him that it would not host a climate debate Source
Beto O’Rourke: “I hope Joe Biden rethinks his position” on Hyde Amendment
2020 Democratic hopeful former Rep. Beto O’Rourke sat down for an exclusive interview with CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss his candidacy, proposed tariffs on Mexico, frontrunner Joe Biden’s support of the Hyde Amendment and why he isn’t running for Senate. Watch the full interview here. Source
Beto O’Rourke: Biden “absolutely wrong” on Hyde Amendment
2020 Democratic presidential candidates were quick to pounce on Joe Biden’s support for the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions in most cases Source
Corporations say climate change will cost them $1 trillion
Businesses are starting to put numbers on their exposure to climate-change disruptions — and they’re very high Source