California’s Secretary of State issued a cease-and-desist order, telling the state’s GOP to remove illegal ballot drop boxes by Thursday. But, the party isn’t backing down, citing the state’s “ballot harvesting” law. CBS News campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined Elain Quijano to discuss. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
“I have no agenda”: Amy Coney Barrett refuses to speculate on political issues
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee tried to push the Supreme Court nominee during her first day of questioning on hot-button issues. Source
Marine relieved of duty after deadly AAV accident in California
The amphibious assault vehicle was carrying 15 Marines and one sailor when it sank off the coast of San Clemente Island earlier this summer. Source
Nevada man believed to be first person in U.S. to be infected with COVID-19 twice
Researchers believe a man in Nevada was infected with the coronavirus twice, making him the first patient to be reinfected in the U.S. Doctor Mark Pandori, one of the authors of the study investigating this case, joined CBSN with more on the growing questions about COVID-19 immunity. Source
“Drive-thru drama” brings theater outdoors
While many theater productions have gone dark due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show is still going on in the parking lot of the Alden Theatre in Virginia. Source
Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro on Trump campaign’s challenges to voting procedures
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss a federal judge recently throwing out a Trump campaign challenge to Pennsylvania’s voting procedures. Source
Why the Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity opposes more coronavirus aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is planning a vote on a limited coronavirus stimulus bill as the Trump administration and House Democrats struggle to reach a comprehensive deal. Tim Phillips, senior adviser to Americans for Prosperity Action, a conservative political group backed by influential donor Charles Koch, spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about why his group opposes more aid. Source
Marines find sunken AAV after deadly training accident
The AAV was carrying 15 Marines and one sailor when it sank. Source
Conchata Ferrell, “Two and a Half Men” star, has died at age 77
Charlie Sheen remembered her as “an absolute sweetheart, a consummate pro, a genuine friend.” Source
Lakers mural features Kobe Bryant tribute after team wins 2020 NBA championship
The finishing touch has been made to a Lakers mural in Southern California after the team won the 2020 NBA championship on Sunday. The late Kobe Bryant can be seen holding the championship trophy atop the art display that has become a mecca for sports fans. CBS Los Angeles’ Joy Benedict speaks with artist Gus Zermeno. Source