Hurricane Dorian inching closer to Florida; Dorian’s path complicating preparation efforts. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Joe Biden looks to temper expectations
“Do I think we have to win Iowa? No,” a senior campaign adviser told reporters on Tuesday Source
Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 for $10 million over its ad campaign
Ariana Grande is suing the clothing chain Forever 21 and its spin-off cosmetics brand, Riley Rose, alleging the company used a look-alike model to impersonate her in a new ad campaign. CBSN Los Angeles reports. Source
Looser gun laws go into effect in Texas one day after mass shooting
Just a day after the latest mass shooting in Odessa and Midland, Texas, loosened gun laws went into effect in the state. John Moritz, the Texas Capitol correspondent for the USA Today Network, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
UK lawmakers vote to seize control of the Brexit agenda
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined “Red and Blue” to break down the latest no the Brexit debate, including why Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’ll call for a new general election. Source
U.S. agrees with Taliban in principle to troop withdrawal deal
The U.S. has agreed to a deal in principle with the Taliban to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. It requires pulling out 5,400 troops within 135 days of President Trump’s signature. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined “Red & Blue” to discuss what this deal with the Taliban means. Source
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses majority after Brexit vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda. The prime minister immediately said he would call for a new general election. BBC News’ Laura Kuenssberg reports. Source
Prince Harry launches travel sustainability initiative
While making the accouncement, he also addressed the recent controversy over his and Meghan Markle’s use of private jets last month Source
New laws try to curb teen nicotine use
Three states this week raised the minimum age to purchase cigarettes and e-cigarettes. It’s part of a nationwide crackdown on teen addiction to nicotine. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Walmart halts some ammo sales, asks customers not to openly carry guns
After shootings at two stores, retailer will also stop selling some ammunition and completely exit handgun market Source