Monday, July 8, 2019: Biden Apologizes For Comments About Segregationist Senators

Joe Biden says he is sorry for talking favorably about his past Senate work with segregationists. The apology comes as Kamala Harris and others in the 2020 field see an opening to make inroads with African Americans critical in Democratic primaries.

Plus, the President says he wants to open border detention centers for more media visits as the White House and immigration officials acknowledge chronic overcrowding but deny reports young children in custody are routinely denied showers and other basic hygiene options.

And a billionaire financier with deep political connections is indicted for operating a sex trafficking ring allegedly involving dozens of underage girls. Jeffrey Epstein faced similar allegations a decade ago but avoided prosecution in a controversial deal with a federal prosecutor who is now in President Trump's cabinet.

Today's Panel: Karoun Demirijian with The Washington Post, Ayesha Rascoe with NPR, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Lisa Lerer, also with The Times.

Also on the Program: CNN's Shimon Prokupecz and Jeff Zeleny. via Knit