Tropical Storm Cristobal is nearing Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and nearly 9 million people are under tropical storm warnings. A state of emergency has been declared in the state. Cristobal could drop up to a foot of rain. Source
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1968 – 60 Minutes reports on police in America
In 1968, on the very first episode of 60 Minutes, Mike Wallace interviewed Attorney General Ramsey Clark about the state of policing in America. Source
COVID-19 vaccine could start human trials as early as August
Researchers continue to work toward a coronavirus vaccine, in hopes to put an end to the pandemic. And, as Meg Oliver reports, we could see human trials as early as August. Source
National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in Orlando area
Video of the tornado shared on social media showed a funnel cloud leaving a path of destruction. Source
Trump is pulling National Guard from D.C. after peaceful protests
Tens of thousands protested peacefully throughout the country Saturday, with the largest crowd yet in the nation’s capital. Source
“Countdown 1945”: Building the first atomic bomb
Fox News’ Chris Wallace discusses his book, “Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World,” which chronicles the efforts of President Truman and the top-secret Manhattan Project to create the weapon that would end World War II. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports. Source
Protests continue in twin cities after George Floyd’s death
Protests continued for a second week in New York City, Washington D.C. and in Minnesota’s Twin Cities after the death of George Floyd. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined CBS to discuss protests and police reform in his city. Source
Barr says active duty troops should only be deployed within the U.S. “as a last resort”
The attorney general discusses racism in the United States and conflicting reports surrounding peaceful protests in D.C. Source
NYC mayor announces curfew has ended a day ahead of schedule
The curfew was initially scheduled to end at 5 a.m. Monday, when the city begins to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown. Source
6/7: Bill Bar, Condoleezza Rice, Scott Gottlieb
Today on “Face the Nation,” as Americans push to end the racial divide, there is frustration and lack of unity between the people and our leaders on how to get there. Source