California Democratic Rep. Raul Ruiz is introducing a bill to improve the health care of migrants in the custody of Customs and Border Protection. He says it will provide the basic humanitarian needs to detainees. Congressman Ruiz discussed his bill and other news of the day on “Red & Blue.” Source
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How State of the Union points to Trump’s 2020 campaign platform
President Trump’s State of the Union address may provide some insight into how he’ll approach his 2020 re-election campaign platform. Eugene Scott of the Washington Post and Anita Kumar of Politico join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Wednesday’s 2020 headlines. Source
Oakland to pay $32.7 million settlement in deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire
Oakland will pay $32.7 million to settle lawsuits filed over a 2016 fire at an illegally converted warehouse dubbed the Ghost Ship that killed 36 people. CBSN San Francisco reports. Source
Trump demotes campaign manager Brad Parscale amid slipping poll numbers
President Trump has demoted campaign manager Brad Parscale following a lower than expected turnout at his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and weeks of slipping poll numbers. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on Republican operative Bill Stepien, who has been tapped to replace him. Source
Sen. Jeff Merkley says Trump is “very racist”
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, President Trump’s immigration policy and upcoming legislation for a Green New Deal. Source
Judge extends deadline for ICE to release minors from family detention
ICE has until July 27 to release families together — or ask parents whether they would allow their children to be released without them, which their lawyers have opposed. Source
LA County sees record number of daily new coronavirus cases
In the past 48 hours, the county has reported 7,350 new cases of the virus. Source
Brazil hits 2 million coronavirus cases and more than 76,000 dead
Since late May, Brazil has recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths on average — a gruesome plateau that has yet to tilt downward. Source
Georgia governor sues Atlanta officials over face mask mandate
Governor Brian Kemp said that Atlanta officials can’t enforce people in the city to wear masks or follow restrictive social distancing guidelines, despite the area making up more than a quarter of coronavirus cases in the state. Source
Anthony Salvanto’s “Pollster’s Guide”: Understanding the world through elections and surveys
Polling often seeks to give a snapshot of voters’ opinions, but how do you know your voice is being known in those numbers? Anthony Salvanto, CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys, joins CBSN to discuss his new book: “Where Did You Get this Number?” A Pollster’s Guide to Making Sense of the World.” Source