Democrats are preparing to hold another presidential primary debate, the last before the Iowa caucuses. Only six candidates have qualified to take the stage in Des Moines on Tuesday, and none of them are people of color. CBSN political reporter Caitlin-Huey Burns joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
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Man who shot church gunman receives Texas’ highest civilian honor
Jack Wilson, the 71-year-old volunteer security guard who said he killed the gunman with a single shot, was honored Monday for his heroism. Source
Controversial Away CEO says she’s not going away after all
Controversial CEO said she was stepping down in December after criticism of her management style. Now she’s back. Source
Celebrities and fans react to Jennifer Lopez’s Oscar “snub”
“Let me tell you something Jen, you were robbed,” said television host Wendy Williams. Source
UAE leader Mohammed Bin Zayed rises in the Middle East
With hostility between the United States and Iran threatening chaos across the Middle East, the leader of the United Arab Emirates could soon emerge as a key player in de-escalating tensions. A new feature in The New York Times Magazine explores his mission to reshape the future of the region. Author Robert Worth joins CBSN to discuss his story. Source
Trump administration stands by justification for Soleimani killing
New information is raising more questions about the “imminent threat” used to justify the killing of a top Iranian general. Anita Kumar, a White House correspondent and associate editor for Politico, and Natalie Andrews, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the administration’s repeated claims that a threat was coming. Source
What to expect from Tuesday’s Democratic debate
Six candidates have qualified for Tuesday night’s debate in Des Moines, Iowa, the smallest lineup so far in the race for the Democratic nomination. Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about what to expect. Source
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill banning flavored vaping products
The bill now heads to Governor Phil Murphy, who has expressed a desire to ban flavored e-cigarettes in the past. Source
Democratic voters are still undecided three weeks out from Iowa caucuses
Senator Cory Booker announced he is ending his presidential campaign just one day before the next Democratic presidential primary debate and three weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses. CBSN contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and national political reporter for The Washington Post Isaac Stanley-Becker join CBSN with the latest in the 2020 presidential race. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren, Sanders ready to take the gloves off
The two progressives have appeared to have an unspoken agreement not to attack one another directly during previous debates Source