President Trump on Tuesday visited visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, following protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Mr. Trump toured businesses damaged during the unrest and thanked law enforcement for their response. The trip came despite objections from local leaders, who said the city needed time to heal. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
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Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Senate primary
This marks the first time in U.S. history that a Kennedy has lost a congressional race in the state. Source
CBS Evening News, September 1, 2020
Trump visits Kenosha amid protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake; Long-lost silent film from 1920s discovered in Illinois basement Source
Joe Biden and joint fundraising committees raise over $300M
The massive cash haul flooded in last month as Biden announced his running mate, Kamala Harris, and accepted his party’s nomination in the first-ever virtual Democratic National Convention. Source
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” cast to reunite for special
The unscripted special is set to tape on September 10th, the date the show first premiered in 1990. Source
Fort Hood commander removed from post after soldier deaths
Fort Hood Senior Commander Major General Scott Efflandt is being pushed aside as several high-level investigations are underway. Since March, at least 10 soldiers have been found dead, including Vanessa Guillén, who was brutally murdered. Mireya Villarreal has the latest. Source
9/1/20: Red and Blue
President Trump visits Kenosha, Wisconsin; FDA Commissioner says he will fast track vaccine. Source
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend suing city of Louisville and its police department
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, has filed a lawsuit over his arrest the night Taylor was shot and killed by police during a drug raid, asking the court to declare him “immune” from prosecution, citing the state’s “stand your ground” law. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend sues over his arrest
The suit seeks to make Walker immune from charges that he shot an officer when police entered Taylor’s home. Source
Uber to require mask selfies for some riders
Some customers who try getting into an Uber without a face mask will have to prove they have their mouths and noses covered if they want a ride in the future. The policy is meant to ensure safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source