Federal prosecutors in New York City said Bannon was arrested Thursday morning. Source
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Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It’s unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the “snapback” of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop. Source
Farmer and activist fighting health disparities in the food system due to what she calls “food apartheid”
A Black farmer is using her farm to fight against racial injustice, health disparities and inequalities in the food system. Leah Penniman calls the lack of access to fresh produce “food apartheid.” Errol Barnett spoke to the activist about how her nonprofit is helping hundreds of families eat healthier, while also opening opportunities to young Black farmers, for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
Why Trump’s refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters
Trump said he’s “heard” the online conspiracy theorists “are people that love our country.” The FBI says theories like QAnon are a growing threat of domestic terrorism. Source
President Trump not shying from support of QAnon conspiracy theorists
President Trump said Wednesday about QAnon conspiracy theorists, “I’ve heard these are people that love our country.” The FBI has warned theories like QAnon pose a growing threat of domestic terrorism. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Iowa farmers face aftermath of powerful derecho windstorm that ravaged millions of acres of crops
A hurricane-strength storm cut through Iowa with wind speeds of up to 130 mph causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and farms. Adriana Diaz shows how this harsh blow came just weeks before the critical harvest season. Source
High school teachers speak out about their concerns before going back to school
Anthony Mason interviews four public high school teachers about going back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They share their concerns for their students and themselves and what they hope parents and politicians understand. Source
Teachers worry schools can’t manage coronavirus spread
Anthony Mason sat down with a group of educators to talk about their concerns about returning to the classroom. Source
Michigan reportedly set to announce $600 million Flint water crisis settlement
After over a year and a half of negotiations, the state of Michigan will reportedly announce 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
Hundreds of wildfires burn in California, many caused by lightning
Wildfires continue to burn and cause destruction in California, leading to evacuations at a major military base. Carter Evans reports. Source