On “The Takeout” podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo. Source
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“Pass Over” brings plays back to Broadway after COVID-19 shutdown
Broadway’s first play to return since the COVID-19 shutdown opened in previews Wednesday night. “Pass Over” is about two Black men who dream of a life without racial injustice. CBS News Broadway contributor Leigh Scheps joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on the night and how iconic shows are getting back up and running. Source
Biden signs bill honoring officers who protected Capitol
“You stood in the breach. You did your duty,” the president said before signing the bill. Source
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka has died at 72
Richard Trumka, the head of the AFL-CIO labor union and a powerful force in Democratic politics, died unexpectedly Thursday at the age of 72. Read more here. Source
U.S. expands citizenship eligibility for certain children born abroad
Children born abroad to couples who used assisted reproductive technology, like surrogacy, will now qualify for U.S. citizenship, even if the U.S. parent is not biologically related to them. Source
Dixie Fire destroys historic Northern California town
The Dixie Fire ravaged historic Greenville, California, a town in the northern part of the state that’s been hit hard by wildfires. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the damage he saw in the area. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (August 8)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to deficit over 10 years, CBO says
The agency released its analysis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the Senate continues considering amendments. Source
What’s driving downward trend in unemployment claims?
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week. New jobless claims dropped to 385,000, down 14,000 from the previous week. Lori Bettinger, co-president of BancAlliance and a former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, known as TARP, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
How to watch Team USA men’s basketball compete for gold medal
Led by Kevin Durant, Team USA will face France for the gold medal on Friday. Source