A federal watchdog concluded earlier this month that Wolf was improperly appointed as acting Homeland Security secretary. Source

CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on Hurricane Laura, which is expected to strengthen before it makes landfall along the western Gulf Coast later this week. Source

American will have 40,000 fewer employers than it did before virus hit; Delta to furlough 1,941 pilots in October. Source

The Olympic sprint record holder says he’s locked down pending test results, as officials reportedly look into his birthday bash. Source

The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday and presented a bleak outlook of the country’s future if Joe Biden were to be elected. The first night also featured testimonials from health care workers, freed hostages and the grieving parent of a scool shooting victim. Republican strategist Jenn Nassour and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN to discuss their key takeaways from the night. Source

In the latest Small Business Pulse Survey by the Census Bureau, almost 79 percent of businesses across the nation reported experiencing negative effects of the pandemic. Farmers at Mile High Fungi in Colorado and Chesapeake Farm to Table in Maryland also encountered their fair share of challenges, but were able to overcome them with the help of their local communities. Source

“I can assure the American people that this decision was made based upon sound science and data,” Hahn told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Source

August marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. While it gave women the right to vote, most Black women could not vote until the 1960s. On this historic centennial, “CBS This Morning” is exploring the long struggle for full equality. Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today joins the show to discuss more, and how women could shape the next election. Source

AstraZeneca is starting Phase 1 trials of a potential antibody treatment for the coronavirus. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss that, plus the FDA’s controversial move to approve emergency use of convalescent plasma. Source

Second straight night of unrest in Wisconsin city after video of the 29-year-old getting shot goes viral. Source