Congress passed billions in aid amid the pandemic, but many of the programs end in the second half of 2021. Source
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Former Tesla worker who alleged racial abuse awarded $1 million
Melvin Berry’s case is one of three racial discrimination cases filed by former workers against the electric car maker. Source
Biden administration extends student loan payment pause
Americans will be able to defer their student loan payments through the end of January 2022. Source
Arndrea Waters King discusses voting rights marches planned for U.S. cities
According to the Brennan Center, at least 18 states have enacted 30 laws restricting access to the vote so far this year. On August 28, the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, civil rights organizations are coming together for March On for Voting Rights, which will take place in cities across the country. Arndrea Waters King, the president of the Drum Major Institute, one of the organizations involved in planning the event, joined Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
This week on “Face the Nation,” August 8
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Arkansas Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson, and more appear on Sunday’s “Face the Nation” Source
California’s Dixie Fire demolishes two mountain communities
The so-called Dixie Fire has destroyed two mountain towns in Northern California. Video footage shows flames burning through homes and businesses in Greenville and Canyondam. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBSN from Greenville with the latest. Source
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on “The Takeout” – 8/6/2021
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Major Garrett to talk about the future of COVID-19 regulations in the state, critical race theory as well as the investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source
Taliban captures first provincial center in Afghanistan, a symbolic victory
The militant group also assassinated a senior government spokesman in Kabul. Source
When Americans turn on the grill, beef comes first
Beef is the top choice when it comes to food Americans — particularly men — like to barbecue. Source
U.S. employers add back more jobs than expected in July
July’s jobs report beat expectations with almost a million new jobs added last month. The unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. Michael Gapen, Barclays’ chief U.S. economist, joined CBSN to discuss. Source