The Trump administration has rejected requests by several U.S. embassies overseas to fly the rainbow flag, along with the U.S. flag, to show support for LGBTQ rights during Pride Month. Source
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How to spot fake viral stories on social media
Madison Malone Kircher, associate editor of New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, joins CBSN to discuss her recent piece, “Sorry But Your Favorite Viral Story is Probably Fake.” Source
News Media Alliance on Google profiting from news coverage
A bipartisan bill would temporarily free news publishers from antitrust laws. This comes as big tech companies are accused of sucking up profits from news organizations. David Chavern, president and CEO of News Media Alliance, joined CBSN to discuss the testimony he will make at today’s House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on tech platforms’ effects on journalism. Source
Jon Stewart breaks down in emotional testimony at 9/11 Victims Fund hearing
The former “Daily Show” host and activist for veterans and first responders gave emotional testimony expressing his anger with Congress for not addressing 9/11 survivor health issues. Watch his full remarks. Source
New York lawmakers could approve driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
The New York state Senate is set to vote on a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses. It would be the 12th state to pass similar legislation. Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joined CBSN to discuss what members of both parties are saying and what the law could mean for undocumented immigrants. Source
Celebrated fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt dead at 95
Gloria Vanderbilt has died at the age of 95 after being diagnosed with cancer. She first became famous as an heiress, then made her mark as a fashion designer, author, artist, actress and an icon. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more. Source
Early state Dems see turning out nonvoters as the path to victory
The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds that 67% of likely Democratic voters in the early primary and caucus states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina believe that if their party wins back the White House, it will be because they turned out voters who stayed home in the past. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Thomas spoke to “Red & Blue” about the 2020 race. Source
Senator Susan Collins faces a competitive race in Maine
With Democrats trying to regain control of the Senate in November, one of the more competitive races will be in Maine. Republican Senator Susan Collins is facing one of her toughest reelection bids yet, with three Democratic challengers vying for her seat. Rachel Ohm, a reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joined CBS News to discuss the contest. Source
Trump orders flags to half-staff for coronavirus victims
The flags will be lowered “in memory of the Americans we have lost to the CoronaVirus,” the president tweeted. Source
Trump visits Ford factory without face mask despite company policy
President Trump did not wear a mask while touring a Ford factory in Michigan despite being told by the company’s executive. Weijia Jiang reports. Source