New York Times national political reporter Shane Goldmacher and USA Today Network Austin Bureau correspondent John Moritz joined “Red and Blue” to discuss how presidential candidates are discussing gun control on the campaign trail and the changing attitude toward guns in Texas. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Democrats take aim at Trump over Hong Kong
The protests come amid a trade dispute between China and the United States that have resulted in tariffs on both countries Source
Mediation talks end between U.S. Soccer and U.S. women’s team
“It is clear that the U.S. Soccer Federation … fully intend to continue to compensate women players less than men,” a rep for the women’s team said Source
Lawsuit takes aim at vaping company Juul
In recent weeks, public health officials in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin warned of possible lung damage in teenagers caused by e-cigarettes. There’s a new lawsuit against Juul, the number one manufacturer of vaping devices. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
6 officers shot in standoff with gunman in Philadelphia
Police said the situation was still “active” and advised people to avoid the area Source
Teen tweets from LG smart fridge, goes viral
15-year-old Dorothy figured out how to tweet from a Nintendo DS, a Wii and her fridge Source
Alligator attacks woman walking her dog in South Carolina
The 8-to-9-foot-long gator bit the woman on the wrist and leg, official says Source
Talks between U.S. Soccer and U.S. women’s team break down
Mediation between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. women’s soccer team broke down without a resolution on Wednesday. The World Cup champions filed a gender discrimination lawsuit earlier this year. Source
Sunrise Movement pushes DNC to hold climate debate
The Democratic National Committee will reportedly hold a vote on whether to host a presidential debate focused solely on climate change later this month. Varshini Prakash, co-founder and executive director of the Sunrise Movement, spoke to CBSN’s Red & Blue about the pressure her organization is placing on the DNC. Source
ICE raids in Mississippi leave family shaken
In Mississippi, 680 undocumented food plant workers were arrested. But none of the people who employed them illegally were charged. Maria Elena Salinas explains how one family is struggling to get by. Source