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Facebook questioned over cryptocurrency plans

Facebook officials were on Captiol Hill for a hearing on the company’s plan for a cryptocurrency called Libra. The social network has faced scrutiny over the years for issues with data security, and now lawmakers are voicing concern about the security of users’ financial information. CNET editor-at-arge Ian Sherr joined CBSN with details. Source

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Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google execs testify on Capitol Hill

Leaders from Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon all took turns publicly defending their companies during an antitrust hearing on Capitol Hill. They said their platforms all rely on a vibrant social ecosystem that encourages competition, but lawmakers voiced concerns about the growing power of big tech companies. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined “Red and Blue” with more. Source

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Leana Wen out as Planned Parenthood president

Planned Parenthood has removed Dr. Leana Wen as president of the organization. This comes as Planned Parenthood and the future of abortion rights have come under fire in several states in recent months. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source

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Five Democratic candidates collected 73% of second quarter fundraising

Just five Democratic presidential candidates raised nearly three-quarters of the $137 million raised between the end of March and the end of June. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Wall Street Journal politics reporter Tarini Parti spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about candidates’ second quarter fundraising. Source

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Groups cut ties with Sackler family over OxyContin lawsuits

Museums and universities are cutting ties with the Sackler family amid lawsuits against them and the company they run, Purdue Pharma. They’re accused of engaging in aggressive marketing tactics for the painkiller OxyContin, which fueled the opioid crisis. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Hopkins joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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Trump looks to make “The Squad” the faces of the Democratic Party

More Democratic presidential candidates are criticizing President Trump for his string of racist tweets and comments targeting four freshman members of Congress. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about the response to the president and the overall state of the race. Source

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