There is growing concern about how COVID-19 and health and racial disparities may contribute to voter suppression this November. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to discuss how political parties and legal groups are fighting to protect America’s right vote. Source
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What a Harris-Biden ticket means for the Democratic party
Senator Kamala Harris is set to speak Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, as she’s poised to become the first woman of color to run for the vice presidency on a major party ticket. Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer for The Atlantic, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the significance of Harris and how she emerged as Joe Biden’s pick for running mate. Source
Kansas City Chiefs allowing reduced capacity at stadium
The team will allow some 17,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium when the team kicks off its 2020 season. Source
4 Republicans to speak on opening night of Democratic convention
Three more Republicans are joining former GOP Governor John Kasich in speaking on the opening night of the DNC. Source
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Biden with a 10-point lead nationally
The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, conducted prior to the Democratic National Convention, had Joe Biden leading President Trump 52% to 42% nationally. CBS News’ director of surveys and elections Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue” to dive into the poll’s findings. Source
Rollback of Obama-era transgender health care protections halted
The injunction comes one day before the new policy was set to take effect. Source
U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 170,000
As the coronavirus death toll climbs in the U.S., the University of North Carolina is telling their undergraduates to return home after about 130 students tested positive for the virus. Mireya Villarreal has the latest. Source
Georgia students push for mask mandate in reopened school
Some schools across the county have now resumed in-person classes without a mask requirement and it’s making many students concerned for their health. Mark Strassmann reports for CBS News’ series “The New Normal: Back to School.” Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC like none other kicks off
Michelle Obama will give the keynote address on Monday night. Source
Heat wave fuels devastating wildfires in California
In California, an outbreak of wildfires is threatening thousands of homes amid scorching heat. In some areas, thick smoke is making the air dangerous to breathe. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look. Source