While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections. Source
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How a pro-Israel group helped oust Rep. Cori Bush
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush lost her Democratic primary on Tuesday, becoming the second “squad” member to lose reelection. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins “America Decides” with more on the defeat and the pro-Israel group that helped oust Bush. Source
NASA says internal disagreements over how to handle stranded Boeing Starliner
American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to spend eight days in space, but NASA now says they could be at the International Space Station for eight months because of questions over whether the Boeing Starliner is capable of flying them home. Mark Strassmann has more. Source
Democrats unite behind Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket
Republicans are looking to brand Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as “extreme” as Democrats rally around Harris’ pick. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
How extreme heat is taking a toll on U.S. workers
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains. Source
Sen. Bob Casey on how Harris-Walz ticket could help his reelection bid
Longtime Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey took to the stage with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at their first joint rally Tuesday night, but how will the new Democratic ticket impact his reelection bid? Casey joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
How Harris-Walz ticket could impact down-ballot races
CBS News polling reveals that Kamala Harris has completely changed the 2024 race for the White House. But what impact could she and Tim Walz have on down-ballot races? Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins “America Decides” to take a closer look. Source
Sen. JD Vance attacks Harris and Walz on campaign trail
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance also campaigned in Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday as Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made their case to voters in the battleground states. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is traveling with Vance and joins with the latest. Source
Biden “not confident” Trump will accept 2024 election results
President Biden sits down with “CBS Sunday Morning” for his first interview since exiting the 2024 race, discussing his concerns about former President Donald Trump and more. Source
NASA readies backup plan if Starliner crew landing ruled out
No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth. Source