“The name Robert E. Lee is forever connected to the Confederacy, and Confederate values are ones that do not align with our community,” one school board member said. Source
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Nationals and Yankees players kneel during moment of silence
Players were seen holding a black fabric that spanned both foul lines in a nod to the ongoing protests across the country. Source
Deployment of federal agents in Portland raises constitutional questions and fears of fascism
President Trump’s use of federal agents to quell protests in Portland, Oregon, has raised legal questions. CBS News’ Natalie Brand explains where President Trump plans to deploy troops next; then Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain why he feels these aggressive moves by the president are toeing the line with fascist ideologies. Source
Some 2020 candidates are QAnon supporters
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how a number of Republican congressional candidates have come out in support of the QAnon conspiracy theory and how President Trump plays a part in the movement. Source
07/23: Red and Blue
The latest from around Capitol Hill; Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch on Opening Day Source
Hospital must choose who’s “sent home to die” amid pandemic
“We are literally in a life or death situation,” officials said. Source
Pelosi says next relief bill must be a “comprehensive proposal”
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
Trump cancels Florida portion of RNC, saying it’s “not the right time”
President Trump is cancelling the Florida portion of the Republican National Convention. He says now is “not the right time” amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN’s Lana Zak with a look at the latest headlines from the White House. Source
DOJ internal watchdog probing feds’ use of force in Portland
The inspector general will also examine federal officers’ response to civil unrest in Washington, D.C., including the clearing of demonstrators from Lafayette Square. Source
Scholarship named after former football player who rescued child from fire
A hero was welcomed home in Michigan this week. Phillip Blanks saved a young child’s life a few weeks ago during a building fire. Now, many lives are about to be changed, in his name. Janet Shamlian shares his story. Source