The White House is currently weighing police reform legislation. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is resisting calls from protesters to defund the police, but is proposing reforms. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join the CBSN special, “Red & Blue: State of Our Union,” to discuss the latest news. Source
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Anytime Fitness under fire for “I Can’t Breathe” workout
Anytime Fitness has apologized for the board, which lists a floor exercise routine alongside a silhouette of a man kneeling and the words, “And don’t you dare lay down.” Source
Activist draws thousands to Boston protest
People have protested across the country following the death of George Floyd — and in Boston, one demonstration drew thousands. Monica Cannon-Grant, founder and CEO of Violence in Boston, organized that protest and joined CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more. Source
West Virginia elects state’s first openly transgender official
LGBTQ Victory Fund said that Ketchum “has shattered a lavender ceiling in West Virginia,” and will be just the fourth elected official in the state to be openly LGBTQ. Source
Red & Blue: The State of Our Union
As Americans face a global pandemic, an economic crisis, and an impassioned national conversation about race, the country is searching for a path forward. Elaine Quijano anchors a special edition of Red & Blue that takes a closer look at the state of our union. Source
Derek Chauvin and George Floyd had history of not getting along, coworker says
Both George Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged for Floyd’s death, worked together at a nightclub and had a history of not getting along, a coworker says. The owner of the nightclub says Chauvin was afraid and intimidated by black people. Jeff Pegues has the details. Source
Club employee on Floyd and Chauvin
In an interview with Jeff Pegues, club worker talks about Floyd and Chauvin. Source
“We’ve got to be bold”: Chicago mayor on reforming the police
“This is our moment to make sure that state legislators and local officials really rise to the occasion — not just with record rhetoric, but with actions,” Lightfoot said on the CBSN special, “Red & Blue: State of Our Union.” Source
Former coworker on George Floyd and Derek Chauvin
In interview with Jeff Pegues, a club worker talks about Floyd and Chauvin. Source
J.K. Rowling speaks out after accusations of “anti-trans” comments
“It isn’t enough for women to be trans allies. Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves,” Rowling said, taking issue with her critics. Source