Representative Madison Cawthorn is currently the youngest member of Congress. He easily won his congressional district, despite having very little political and job experience. He has also faced allegations of sexual misconduct and misrepresenting his past. Michael Kranish, a national political investigative reporter for The Washington Post, discusses his recent article diving into Cawthorn’s past and rise to prominence. Source
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Supreme Court hears 2 cases that could impact voting rights nationwide
The Supreme Court will decide two voting rights cases out of Arizona that could shape future election laws in states nationwide. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports from Washington, then “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano talks to CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN special elections and midterms reporter Adam Brewster about the impact the court’s decision could have. Source
Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan has died at 85
Vernon Jordan helped integrate the South, fought for economic equality in the Black community and counseled presidents and business leaders. Michelle Miller looks back on his life. Source
Biden ramps up COVID-19 vaccine production as states start lifting restrictions
To help ramp up vaccination efforts, the pharmaceutical company Merck has agreed to help mass-produce Johnson and Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine. President Biden now says there will be enough doses for every adult in the country by the end of May. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest. Source
Publication of 6 Dr. Seuss books ends over racist imagery
Some Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published due to the way they portray people of color. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
FEMA opening hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination sites nationwide
Hundreds of FEMA vaccination sites are opening up nationwide. Government officials say the goal is to increase vaccine access to underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga goes inside one site that’s set to open to the public in Philadelphia. Source
Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and Grammy winner, has died at 73
He formed The Wailers in 1963 with late superstars Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He died Tuesday in his native Jamaica. Source
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration for budget chief
Tanden’s confirmation appeared doomed when moderate Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he wouldn’t support her nomination, as did several moderate Republicans. Source
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration as budget chief amid opposition
Neera Tanden, who was President Biden’s pick for the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has removed herself from consideration after it appeared likely she would not have enough support for confirmation. Source
Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as Biden’s commerce secretary
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as President Biden’s commerce secretary, to help guide the economy’s recovery. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source