YouTube celebrity Shane Dawson has temporarily lost all monetization on his channels after past racist videos resurfaced online. He is one of many stars to be confronted by the wrongs committed in old content. New York Times reporter Taylor Lorenz joined CBSN to discuss the impact of “cancel culture.” Source
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How White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany views the media
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany is a loyal proponent of President Trump’s agenda. In a new piece for The Atlantic, Emma Green examines how the 32-year-old got to where she is today and why McEnany views her colleagues in the press as the “enemy.” Emma joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss her reporting. Source
Russia votes on referendum to allow Putin to stay president until 2036
Wednesday was the final day of voting in Russia’s week-long constitutional referendum. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN to discuss the vote, which could allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 16 years. Source
Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after weeks of COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here’s where all 62 of them rank in popularity. Source
Bolton says Russia controversy shows Trump’s “lack of interest” in intel
The former national security adviser tells “The Takeout” that the president is “not receptive to new facts.” Source
COVID-19 accelerates use of drone technology
Co-owner and CEO of DroneDeploy Mike Winn joins CBSN to discuss the integration of drone technology by some businesses as a socially distant alternative during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Bolton says Russia controversy highlights Trump’s “lack of interest in intelligence”
In an interview on “The Takeout” podcast, former national security adviser John Bolton told Major Garrett that the Trump administration’s handling of allegations that a Russian spy agency was offering bounties to Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops showcases President Trump’s “lack of interest in intelligence.” The full interview airs Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on CBSN. Source
Campaign debriefs: Trump polls slump as Biden considers VP options
The newest polls make for glum reading for President Trump, while Joe Biden is preparing to start interviewing potential running mate contenders after the July 4th holiday. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson are following the latest developments. Source
Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds
“We are actively trying to transfer out ICU and surge patients…just because we don’t have the capacity to treat those patients,” a hospital official said Source
Fort Hood soldier believed dead, family says; suspect kills himself
Investigators in Texas found human remains in the search for Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, who has been missing since April. Source