Federal prosecutors in New York are charging Steve Bannon, a former top political adviser to President Trump, and three others with fraud in an alleged scheme that raised $25 million from donors to help build a border wall with Mexico. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joins CBSN to discuss the details. Source
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Two new tropical weather systems could threaten the U.S.
South Florida and the western Gulf Coast should be on alert for potentially serious threats. Source
Lawmakers question USPS board member’s role in choice of postmaster general
Two lawmakers found that DeJoy was chosen over the wishes of the vice president of the USPS Board of Governors. Source
Michigan announces $600 million Flint water crisis settlement
After over a year and a half of negotiations, the state of Michigan announced a $600 million settlement with residents of the city of Flint later this week. The settlement will cover citizens of Flint who were adversely affected by the lead-tainted water that began flowing into their homes in 2014. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Understanding Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity
Vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting her upbringing as a multiracial child and how her mother helped her become a “strong, proud Black woman.” Vox.com editor Nisha Chittal joined CBSN to discuss how Americans often struggle to understand multiracial identities and how Harris is handling it on the campaign trail. Source
Highlights from Joe Biden’s almost 50 years at Democratic conventions
Joe Biden has traveled to all but one Democratic National Convention over the past 48 years, playing a supporting role for the party’s nominee. This year the convention is coming home to him – he’ll be in Wilmington, Delaware, Thursday evening to accept the nomination for president. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN from Wilmington with some of the highlights of Biden’s long DNC history. Source
Lyft to suspend operations in California at midnight
Ride-hailing services fighting a law requiring them to classify drivers as employees instead of contractors. Source
Doctor on health risks of California wildfires and COVID-19 in kids
Raging wildfires and the rise in COVID-19 cases are heightening health concerns for Californians. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN to discuss the risks, plus a new study that suggests children play a bigger role in the spread of the virus than previously thought. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from surgery on vocal cord
The nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key player in the nation’s coronavirus response, is home recovering from surgery to remove a polyp from his vocal cord. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with details. Source
Thousands of chicks shipped to farmers by mail arrive dead
Maine lawmaker said she has received dozens of complaints from people trying to raise chickens. Source