Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are grappling with the Hyde Amendment, which has long banned federal funding for most abortions. The amendment will be included in a spending bill being voted on this week. Washington Post congressional reporter Mike DeBonis joined CBSN to discuss the shifting debate on this issue. Source
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Tony-winner André De Shields on “Hadestown” and his “karmic debt” for a life on stage
The Broadway legend credits his parents for knowing his purpose in life, and explains the secret of his longevity as an actor Source
Kroger recalls frozen berries over hepatitis A fears
Frozen fruit with freezer life of two years is recall target at nearly 2,800 stores after an FDA public health alert Source
Anthony Bourdain’s friends declare June 25 “Bourdain Day”
On what would’ve been his 63rd birthday, Anthony Bourdain’s friends want fans to celebrate him Source
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian pushing for nationwide paternity leave
Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian talks to CBSN about his partnership with Dove Men+Care aimed at making paid paternity leave a standard in the United States. Source
Billy Porter’s gown made from “Kinky Boots” curtain
“This is for female empowerment, that’s a uterus,” Porter said about the embellishment on the back of the dress Source
Abortion laws are “bad for business,” nearly 200 CEOs say
Jack Dorsey and Diane von Furstenberg among chief executives saying reproductive equality needed for business growth Source
JUUL pledges $7.5 million to research impact of e-cigarettes
E-cigarette use among teens has been called “an epidemic” by the FDA Source
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends YouTube practices despite scandals
The CEO of Google, which owns YouTube, is speaking out about a series of recent controversies over misinformation and hate speech on the site. In a new interview with Axios on HBO, Sundar Pichai said YouTube is working hard to improve. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Feds investigating major tech companies for antitrust violations
The federal government is set to look into four major tech companies for potential antitrust violations. The Federal Trade Commission will investigate Amazon and Facebook while the Department of Justice looks into Facebook and Google. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to preview a congressional subcommittee’s hearing into the companies’ possible unfair practices. Source