On Tuesday the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on police use of force and community relations. It comes as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to advance competing proposals for police reform. They are hoping to reach a bipartisan deal following weeks of demonstrations demanding change. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with a preview of what to expect this week on Capitol Hill. Source
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Trump says Rayshard Brooks shooting was a “terrible situation”
President Trump called the death of Rayshard Brooks a “terrible situation” and said he had studied the case closely. The president is expected to sign an executive order on police reform at the White House on Tuesday. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
Congressman loses GOP nod in drive-thru nominating convention
Ex-Liberty employee Bob Good campaigned against Congressman Denver Riggleman officiating a gay wedding between two former campaign volunteers. Source
NYPD reassigning undercover anti-crime officers amid protests for police reform
As the protests for police reform continue in New York City for a third week, the NYPD announced Monday that it is reassigning hundreds of undercover anti-crime officers. CBS New York’s Ali Bauman reports. Source
A mother’s dilemma: Stay at home or not?
Successful women quit to stay home with their kids. Have they changed their minds? Hear from women interviewed on 60 Minutes in 2004 to see how they’ve fared as stay-at-home moms. Source
District attorney weighing charges in Rayshard Brooks’ death
Investigators have been closely examining video evidence, and say the critical moment is when the shots are fired. Source
The nation’s elderly remain indoors as the country reopens
The country is slowly reopening, and many Americans are going out and catching up with friends. But the nation’s most vulnerable remain stuck behind closed doors, and they’re often alone. Chip Reid has their story. Source
Atlanta mayor orders police use-of-force changes after Brooks “murder”
Keisha Lance Bottoms described the shooting of Rayshard Brooks as a “murder” and said it “didn’t have to end that way.” Source
Cases of coronavirus spiking across the U.S. raise alarm as states reopen
Health officials are expressing concerns over a surge in coronavirus cases in at least 20 states as restrictions continue to ease. More than 2.1 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the U.S. so far. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
U.S. Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers protected from discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it is illegal for any employer to fire any employees or decline them for a job based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Jan Crawford has the latest. Source