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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Countdown to the Democratic debate in Iowa

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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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

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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

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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

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