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Republicans push for voter restrictions following 2020 election

Republicans in states across the country are pushing new legislation that would restrict voter access. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who is covering special elections and midterms, join CBSN to discuss the proposed laws and the impact they could have on future elections. Source

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Shelters for migrant children near capacity along the border

U.S. Border Patrol is now allowing asylum seekers to begin crossing into the country to have their requests processed, a reversal of Trump administration policy. But there are concerns as more migrant children are crossing alone. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest from the border, and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins “CBSN AM” to discuss how the Biden administration is handling the influx. Source

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Biden administration to release report blaming Saudi Crown prince for Khashoggi murder

The Biden administration is set to make public a report that blames Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The Washington Post journalist was a fierce critic of the kingdom and killed at the Saudi consulate in Turkey. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the report and how it could affect the U.S. relationship with the kingdom. Source

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WorldView: German court sentences former Syrian intelligence officer; Dubai princess urges U.K. to reopen sister’s kidnapping case

A German court has sentenced former Syrian intelligence officer Eyad Al-Gharib to prison for aiding crimes against humanity. In the United Arab Emirates, the captive daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Princess Latifa al-Maktoum, is calling on U.K. authorities to reopen the investigation into her sister’s kidnapping over 20 years ago. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London to discuss those stories and more international headlines. Source

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Black College Expo helps students get, earn scholarships on the spot

Dr. Theresa Price founded the Black College Expo to open doors and create opportunities for underserved, underrepresented students. Each year lives are changed when students get accepted to college with scholarships on the spot. As part of the “CBS This Morning” series, A More Perfect Union, Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

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