The Trump administration’s new “public charge” policy went into effect nationwide Monday, after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the plan. Axios reporter Stef Kight and Wall Street Journal reporter Natalie Andrews spoke to CBSN’s “Red and Blue” about the impact of the rule change, and the rest of Congress’ legislative agenda following impeachment. Source
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Can Joe Biden win in South Carolina?
With the South Carolina primary just days away, Democratic candidates are gearing up for the next debate tomorrow. CBSN political contributor Lynda Tran joins “Red and Blue” to discuss what campaigns are doing to make their case to voters. Source
Shaq calls Kobe Bryant “true Renaissance man” during memorial at Staples Center
In his tribute, fellow NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal said he and Kobe pushed each other to play “some of the greatest basketball of all-time” and mentioned their mutual love and respect for one another. Watch his remarks here. Source
Coronavirus has Amazon scrambling to fill inventories, report says
Some sellers on the platform are cutting back on online ads to make sure they don’t run out of stock, New York Times says. Source
Trump makes first state visit to India
President Trump made his first state visit to India on Monday. The trip comes as Mr. Trump is looking to make a new trade deal with the country. Ravi Agrawal, the managing editor of Foreign Policy, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to provide a closer look at why he believes the trip is just about “optics.” Source
Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored at Staples Center in Los Angeles
Thousands of people packed the Los Angeles Staples Center — known as “The House that Kobe Built” — to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who died along with seven others in a helicopter crash last month. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina and Mola Lenghi have more about the emotional celebration. Source
Nevada caucuses: With all precincts in, Sanders in first with 46.8%
Biden is still in second, with about 20% support, followed by Buttigieg, with 14.3%. Source
South Carolina primary: Black voters on the 2020 Democrats
Ahead of South Carolina’s primary, the stakes are high for all of the Democratic candidates, but especially for Joe Biden. The former vice president had a substantial lead but has dropped in recent polls, notably among the state’s black voters who make up about 60% of Democrats. Gayle King spoke with black voters about which candidates they support and why. Source
Katherine Johnson, NASA “Hidden Figures” math whiz, dies at 101
Johnson was famously depicted by actress Taraji P. Henson in the 2016 Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures.” Source
How to watch the Democratic debate in South Carolina
Tuesday’s debate is the last one before the South Carolina primary Saturday — and before voters in 16 states and territories go to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 3. Source