Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the state’s unemployment system is full of “pointless roadblocks” designed to frustrate people so they give up on filing claims. He said that in an exclusive interview Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter with CBS Miami station WFOR. DeFede joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with more on that plus the latest on Florida’s coronavirus response. Source
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GOP rejects Pelosi offer to bring COVID relief bill to $2 trillion
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he would recommend the president take executive action. Source
Does President Trump care about winning the popular vote?
President Trump won the Electoral College in 2016 despite getting 3 million fewer votes than Hillary Clinton. In his latest column for The New York Times, CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie argues that Trump doesn’t appear to care about winning a wider base of support. Bouie joined CBSN to discuss. Source
“March For Our Lives” co-founder David Hogg on NRA lawsuit and new ad targeting young voters
“March For Our Lives,” the anti-gun-violence group founded by survivors of the Parkland school shooting, is championing the lawsuit New York Attorney General Letitia James filed against the NRA. This comes as the organization releases its first television ad ahead of the November elections. David Hogg, co-founder and board member of “March For Our Lives,” joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Trump considers executive action on economic stimulus
President Trump is considering taking executive action as lawmakers remain deadlocked in stimulus negotiations. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
Plane skids off runway in India, killing 16 and injuring over 100
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants. Source
Rally that usually attracts 400,000 people still being held
The city said it didn’t cancel the event because thousands of people would show up anyway. Source
Appeals court rules House has authority to enforce McGahn subpoena
But it’s unclear when McGahn might actually appear before Congress. Source
How COVID-19 is affecting Black childbirth
Black families have long been working to make pregnancy a safe and joyful experience. But is the coronavirus pandemic putting them at an even higher risk? Freelance reporter Nina Bahadur joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Cuomo says all New York school districts can reopen
Every region in the state is well below the COVID-19 infection limits set by the Department of Health. Source