“On the other hand the non-confidential part of the Agreement, the Trump family relationships, may be more interesting now in 2020 with a Presidential election on the horizon,” the judge wrote. Source
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Trump administration weighs blocking TikTok in the U.S.
President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said they are considering a ban of the popular social media app TikTok, citing national security concerns over the platform’s ties to the Chinese government. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins CBSN’s Errol Barnett to discuss. Source
Pediatrician on reopening schools safely: “We’re going to have to make some compromises”
The Trump administration is pushing to fully reopen schools across the nation despite growing coronavirus numbers, but health officials say plans need to be made to keep families safe. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician and founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
Trump’s threat to cut school funding does little to sway state officials
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report. Source
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson’s death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges. Source
Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer
Hollywood is in shock following an announcement from John Travolta that his wife, actress Kelly Preston, has died from breast cancer at the age of 57. Carter Evans has a look back at her life and career. Source
2020 Chicago Marathon canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
The race was originally scheduled for October 11. Source
How the pandemic is reshaping the 2020 presidential race
Our new CBS Battleground poll shows Joe Biden with a six point lead over President Trump among likely voters in Florida, a tie in Arizona and the president with just a one point lead in Texas. Now, all three states are struggling with a surge of COVID-19 infections. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Nearly 60 injured as fire rages aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports. Source
Turkey’s president formally reconverts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia into a mosque
A 1934 Cabinet decision had turned the iconic and hugely symbolic site into a museum. Source