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Climate change is a national security issue, experts warn

Climate change is considered a threat multiplier by national security experts, many of whom are urging voters to keep this issue in mind when they cast their ballots. Drought, fires and major disasters all have the potential to spark mass migrations globally. “There’s nothing that will deter (people) from fleeing to safety,” former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff tells CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli. Source

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Trump administration violates agreement, releases “60 Minutes” interview footage

President Trump on Thursday violated an agreement with CBS News and released the White House’s recording of an interview with “60 Minutes,” three days ahead of the expected Sunday airing on CBS. Correspondent Lesley Stahl asked the president about the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and other key issues in the campaign. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source

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Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination

Despite Democrats’ boycotting the meeting Thursday morning, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham proceeded with a party-line vote to advance the nomination of President Trump’s Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett. Watch the vote as it unfolded live on CBSN, with analysis by CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes. Source

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