Lawmakers launched their investigation into big tech companies. As CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports, Congress held its first hearing Tuesday which focused on the effect that digital platforms have on journalism. CNET editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with analysis. Source
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House votes to enforce subpoenas for Barr and McGahn
The full House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a civil contempt resolution to enforce the congressional subpoenas of Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on the significance. Source
U.S. women’s team breaks World Cup records in win over Thailand
The United States Women’s National Team opened its 2019 World Cup title defense with authority Source
6/11/19: Red and Blue
House to vote on holding Barr & McGahn in contempt; Amtrak to introduce new Acela trains in 2021 Source
News companies battle Big Tech in Washington
Congress held the first hearing Tuesday into the investigation into Big Tech, and focused on the impact these big companies are having on the news industry. Natalie Brand joined CBSN with more on what these small publishing companies are fighting for. Source
Mexico eager to crack down on flow of migrants to the U.S.
Mexican officials said they’ve begun their crackdown on Central Americans heading to the U.S. That includes a plan to send 6,000 members of their National Guard to areas known to be migrant routes. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico. Source
Trump campaign poll finds Biden ahead in key states
CBS News has learned internal Trump campaign polling shows Joe Biden is leading the president in several key states. That includes Florida, North Carolina and Arizona. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein disputes Netflix series
Just weeks after the release of the Netflix miniseries about five teenagers accused of rape in 1989, the investigating prosecutor went on the attack. In an op-ed, Linda Fairstein said “When They See Us” is full of “falsehoods.” Michelle Miller reports. Source
Trump speaks in Iowa after calling Biden “weak mentally”
President Trump’s trip to Iowa comes as his trade war with China is threatening farmers Source
Uganda confirms first Ebola case outside outbreak in Congo
A child in Uganda has tested positive for Ebola in the first cross-border case of the deadly virus since an outbreak started in neighboring Congo last year Source