Millions of service workers, who rely on tips to make a living, are finding that their base pay is too low to qualify for unemployment benefits amid the pandemic. CBS News MoneyWatch producer Irina Ivanova joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss her reporting. Source
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Race intensifies for Iowa Senate seat
With 35 seats up for election in the U.S. Senate in 2020, Democrats have their eyes on several states as they look to gain control in November. In Iowa, incumbent GOP Senator Joni Ernst faces a tough reelection bid as her approval ratings dip. Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief political reporter at the Des Moines Register, speaks with CBSN about the contested race. Source
Trump signs executive order aimed at removing legal protections for social media companies
President Trump has long accused social media companies of political bias and on Thursday, he took a major step in paring down their legal rights. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports from the White House and Syracuse associate professor of communications Jennifer Grygiel joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain why the order may not be what it seems. Source
Minnesota activates National Guard in response to George Floyd protests
“It is time to rebuild. Rebuild the city, rebuild our justice system, and rebuild the relationship between law enforcement and those they’re charged to protect,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. Source
Minneapolis police chief apologizes to George Floyd’s family
“I am absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and trauma that Mr. Floyd’s death has left on his family,” Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said. Source
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its 124-year history
The race will instead be held virtually in September. Source
Graduation speakers face unique challenge during pandemic
While this year’s graduation ceremonies didn’t resemble what most students had in mind, in some ways they carried more of a punch. With ceremonies held online, the speakers had no time for cliches, just honest advice for the graduates. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
911 call from Breonna Taylor’s shooting death released
Taylor’s death has sparked national outcry and an FBI investigation. Source
Southern states emerge as coronavirus hot spots while cases spike
New research suggests that 6-feet of social distancing may not be enough to prevent the coronavirus. There is also a shortage of glass vials that may slow down the production of the vaccine as coronavirus cases continue to increase in America. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Trump shares video of supporter’s “dead Democrat” comment
The supporter in the video is a New Mexico politician who faced calls to resign for his comment. Source