The third night of the Republican National Convention will feature Vice President Mike Pence speaking from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBSN political reporter Cailtlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” with a preview. Source
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Previewing the third night of the Republican National Convention
Vice President Mike Pence is officially accepting the Republican Party’s VP nomination tonight. CBS News’ John Dickerson joined “Red and Blue” to break down what he expects from Pence at the RNC. Source
Trump administration adds new restrictions on work permits for asylum-seekers
The Trump administration is implementing a new rule requiring asylum-seekers to wait 365 days before applying for a work permit, instead of the previous 150-day timeline. It also disqualifies them from work permits if they crossed the border illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to CBSN’s Lana Zak about rule change, as well as the administrations rejection of all new initial DACA applications. Source
Local Matters: Republicans look to defend two Georgia Senate seats
Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Federal agents are being sent to Kenosha, Wisconsin
Republicans have blasted Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for not sending enough help to Kenosha on Tuesday to deal with the protests/ Source
The biggest threat from Hurricane Laura
Major storms like Laura make up only 25% of landfalling hurricanes but cause 85% of the damage. Source
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks boycott
The NBA postponed three playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks players did not take the court in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Multiple teams boycott games to protest Jacob Blake shooting
WNBA players chose to not play any games on Wednesday, several MLB games were postponed and tennis star Naomi Osaka pulled out of her match at the Cincinnati Open. Source
Vindman brother files whistleblower complaint alleging retaliation
The Democratic leaders of three House Committees are also asking the Defense Department’s acting inspector general to investigate whether he was retaliated against. Source
Live updates: Hurricane Laura an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm
“Little time remains to protect life and property,” the National Hurricane Center says. Source