Aaron Zelinsky testfied remotely before lawmakers to address pressures from the Department of Justice to give longtime Trump associate Roger Stone a break. Meanwhile, Attorney General William Barr faces scrutiny amid Lt. General Michael Flynn’s dismissed charges. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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President Trump heads to another swing state as COVID-19 cases surge
President Trump is heading to Wisconsin as COVID-19 cases rise and his poll numbers slip. He’s also set to sign an executive order by the end of the week protecting federal statues and monuments from damage. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
White Island volcano survivors sue Royal Caribbean and New Zealand tour company
Matt and Lauren Urey survived a deadly volcanic eruption while on their honeymoon in New Zealand in December 2019. They are now filing a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean and I.D. Tours New Zealand Ltd., claiming they did not warn them of heightened volcanic activity on the island ahead of the excursion to Whakaari/White Island. In their first U.S. network TV interview, the newlyweds open up to Anthony Mason about the terrifying eruption and difficult months of recovery. Source
Youth facility staffers charged in death of black teen
Three staff members at a Michigan youth facility have been charged in the death of Cornelius Fredericks, a black teen who died days after being restrained. WWMT’s Tavarious Haywood reports. Source
“Faces of the conquerors”: Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for President Trump’s visit. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. sees highest number of new coronavirus cases since April
The U.S. has seen its highest number of new coronavirus infections since April as the economy continues to open up. Also, three white men were indicted by a grand jury in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Independent report slams handling of COVID-19 outbreak at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
A newly released investigation is shedding light on “substantial” errors at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts where at least 76 veterans died. The center’s superintendent, Bennett Walsh, has been placed on administrative leave. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Man indicted for alleged death threats against black congressman
Bennie Thompson is the state’s only black federal lawmaker. He chairs the House Homeland Security Committee and has been in Congress since 1993 Source
COVID-surviving MD denied chance to donate plasma because he’s gay
Chicago ER physician hoping to get federal rules changed, saying, “We’re sitting on something that could be saving lives” Source
Electricity not a factor in pool deaths of girl, mom and grandfather
Three family members were found unresponsive in the above-ground pool in East Brunswick. Source