Attorney General William Barr defended the administration’s decision to send federal agents to protests in cities across the country. Democrats pushed back and questioned his motives in a heated hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Eye Opener: Trump promotes coronavirus misinformation
President Trump has been accused of spreading misinformation after promoting a video of doctors sharing false claims about the coronavirus that has since been removed by Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Also, the CEOs of Alphabet, Apple, Facebook and Amazon will face a congressional panel in an antitrust hearing Wednesday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Pennsylvania health secretary responds to transphobic attacks
Dr. Rachel Levine addresses the constant stream of mockery and abuse directed toward her on social media and elsewhere. Source
Minnesota GOP official resigns over Holocaust post
The image compared the state’s mask mandate to Jewish people wearing a star in concentration camps. Source
Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest
Views on this are divided by political party and race. Source
Author Robert Draper on what led the U.S. to war in Iraq
On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell and Draper discuss the key players, events and decisions that led to the George W. Bush administration’s invasion of Iraq more than 15 years ago. Source
Detroit’s water shutoff stopped amid pandemic, but problems loom
Advocates who work directly with affected families spoke with CBS News about how COVID-19 has exacerbated their need for running water. Source
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters?
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters, and what would that mean for the election? Source
U.S. charges ex-Twitter employees with spying for Saudi Arabia
Formerly facing 2 charges, the men now stand accused of 7 offenses related to alleged snooping on Twitter users critical of Saudi royals. Source
“Terrifying” video shows plainclothes NYC police bundle teen into van
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of New York City after an arrest that some say looked more like a kidnapping. Source