According to CBS News’ latest Battleground Tracker poll, 60% of voters considering Bernie Sanders are also considering Elizabeth Warren, while only 43% of voters considering Warren are also considering Sanders. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with a look at the numbers. Source
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Trump says Democrats would lead U.S. into “economic sinkhole”
After Tuesday night’s Democratic debate in Detroit, President Trump tweeted that the candidates would lead the U.S. into an “economic sinkhole.” CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more. Source
ACLU: 900 migrant children separated despite judge’s order
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a court motion revealing that at least 900 migrant children have been separated from their families despite a judge’s order curtailing the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the latest on CBSN. Source
Robin Thede makes #herstory with “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
Creator of the new HBO comedic series describes it as “specifically cast, but universally funny” Source
Former NFLer Merril Hoge sues Roundup’s Monsanto for his cancer
The former NFL-er has joined the long list of plaintiffs that blame weedkiller Roundup for cancer and other injuries Source
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for fist time since 2008
For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve has decided to cut interest rates – slashing the cost to borrow money by a quarter point. Kenneth Craig reports from New York on the highly anticipated announcement. Source
No college degree? Your best bet might be serving the rich
The growth of “wealth work” is creating new jobs for maids and personal trainers, but there are downsides Source
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by quarter-point for first time in more than a decade
U.S. unemployment is down, and the economy is expanding, but concerns about slowing global growth has prompted the Federal Reserve to cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the first time in more than a decade. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined CBSN to explain what’s behind the decision. Source
Trump open to importing low-cost prescription drugs
With the prices for prescription drugs getting more expensive, the Trump administration is taking steps to allow lower-cost prescriptions to be imported from Canada. But as Katherine Johnson reports, there’s still a long road before consumers start getting relief. Source
Warren and Sanders defend liberal vision on first night of Detroit debates
Tuesday night’s debate in Detroit put the Democratic party’s ideological divide front and center. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran spoke to CBSN about the debate. Source