Former Vice President Joe Biden was defiant Wednesday despite criticism from his fellow Democratic presidential contenders about comments he made about working with segregationists. Washington Post political reporter Michael Scherer, USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join “Red & Blue” to discuss Wednesday’s 2020 political news. Source
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Joe Biden says “apologize for what” after segregationist remarks
Former vice president says late Mississippi Sen. James Eastland “never called me boy, he always called me son” Source
Southern U.S. experiences surge of Central African migrants
Officials in San Antonio are facing a new surge of migrants coming from Central Africa. Many arrive at the southern border with stories of government-sanctioned violence in their home towns. Manny Fernandez, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, joined CBSN to discuss the impact the surge is having on cities already dealing with migrants from Central America. Source
Suspect accused of killing Alaska teen appears in court
Denali Brehmer was allegedly offered $9 million to kill her friend, Cynthia Hoffman Source
Planned Parenthood St. Louis closer to losing license over Missouri regulation
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis told CBS News that it will no longer conduct a second pelvic exam that Missouri regulators have recently mandated. Source
103-year-old runner breaks a new record
At 103, Julia Hawkins isn’t slowing down. The runner is picking up the pace, and even set a new record as the oldest woman to compete on an American track. Maurice DuBois has her story. Source
103-year-old runner breaks new record
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins said she competes to impress her family. Her secret is gardening at her Louisiana home Source
Alaska teen accused of killing friend appears in court
An 18-year-old is accused of killing her friend in an elaborate plot. The suspect was offered $9 million to carry out the crime. Carter Evans explains. Source
House committee holds “historic” hearing on reparations
A House committee met to debate a bill that would study how the U.S. would implement reparations. Supporters include presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Hope Hicks refuses to answer questions about her time in the White House
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testified before the House Judiciary Committee. But she would not talk about anything that took place during her time at the White House. Nancy Cordes reports. Source