A new government funding deadline is looming as Congress works to hammer out a deal on DACA. New York Times national immigration reporter Caitlin Dickerson joined “Red and Blue” to break down the White House’s immigration goals for 2018, and what might happen if Congress doesn’t reach a deal on DACA in March. Source
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David Frum on what makes an effective State of the Union address
David Frum, the senior writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book “Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic,” joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss what makes a memorable State of the Union address and how he will be evaluating President Trump’s speech Tuesday night. Source
How the Trump presidency has impacted the U.S. economy
President Trump is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, touting the growth of the U.S. economy during his first year in office. But how much credit should his policies get? Nick Timiraos, an economic correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and Ana Swanson, who covers the economy for the New York Times, join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with analysis. Source
Did Bernie Sanders unintentionally help Republicans with their Obamacare repeal?
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who’s leading the latest Republican health care effort, said Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” bill helped consolidate support for the GOP repeal measure. CBSN political contributor and Founding Partner of 270 Strategies Lynda Tran joins “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
Would a “Medicare for All” system work in the U.S.?
Bernie Sanders introduced his “Medicare for All” plan to the Senate last week. While some Democrats have backed the legislation, some policy experts have doubts. Hoover Institution senior fellow Lanhee Chen joined “Red & Blue” to discuss why single-payer plan could be too good to be true. Source
Candidates make final pitches ahead of Iowa caucuses
Democratic presidential candidates are making their final pitches ahead of the Iowa caucuses on Monday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” for a closer look. Source
Brexit set to happen Friday, more than three years after referendum
Amanda Sloat, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joined “Red and Blue” to break down what will happen after the UK officially leaves the European Union on Friday. Source
Virginia just approved the Equal Rights Amendment. Now what?
Virginia became the 38th state to vote in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment, meeting the threshold necessary to make it part of the U.S. Constitution. However, the ERA could still face significant legal and legislative challenges. Julie Suk, a professor at the City University of New York, joined “Red & Blue” to explain what comes next. Source
Washington Post poll: Biden has sizeable lead with black voters nationally
A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds 48% of black Democrats say they’d vote for Joe Biden. That compares to 20% who would vote for Bernie Sanders. Cleve Wootson Jr., a national political reporter for the Washington Post, joins “Red & Blue’s” Elaine Quijano for a closer look. Source
Representative Josh Gottheimer: “It’s irresponsible” to get ahead on Trump impeachment inquiry
As House Democrats push forward with the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, many of their colleagues are on recess in their home districts. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue” to discuss her interview with Representative Josh Gottheimer as the moderate Democrat from New Jersey navigates impeachment. Source