Hurricane watches issued for parts of Louisiana; Last Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assembly line. Source
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7/10/19: Red and Blue
Labor Secy. Alex Acosta says he won’t resign; House hearing on immigration center conditions. Source
“The world should know”: Migrant mom testifies about child’s death
As Yazmin Juárez recounted the death of her 21-month-old daughter after they were both released from ICE custody, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other lawmakers were visibly disturbed Source
Ocasio-Cortez cries while hearing story of migrant child death
The lawmaker from New York was seen wiping away tears during the young mother’s gripping testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill Source
Migrant mother gives moving testimony about daughter who died
A Guatemalan woman whose child died after being in ICE custody is suing the federal government. She testified about the conditions at the detention center where she was taken, and previously spoke to “60 Minutes.” Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Mississippi politician responds to sexism claims
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor has refused to be interviewed by a female journalist unless she brings along a male colleague. Mississippi Today journalist Larrison Campbell said she requested to accompany candidate Robert Foster on a 15-hour “ride along” campaign trip ahead of the August 6 primary, but was denied because she is a woman. Source
Earthquake insurance rates to soar for many Californians
Earthquake insurance rates are expected to spike for some residents in California. John Rundle, a distinguished professor of physics, earth and planetary science at University of California – Davis, and Glenn Pomeroy, CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, join CBSN to discuss. Source
Politician denied reporter access because she’s a woman
“They believed the optics of the candidate with a woman, even a working reporter, could be used in a smear campaign to insinuate an extramarital affair,” Mississippi Today reporter Larrison Campbell said Source
Aftershock: Earthquake insurance to soar for many Californians
Latest forecasts of where California quakes will hit and how big they’ll be will raise premiums for 250,000 homeowners Source
Cuomo signs equal pay bill into law at World Cup parade
Equal pay is a hot topic for the 2019 Women’s World Cup champions – and Governor Cuomo is doing something about it Source