By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge. Source
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Biden administration calls on states and cities to extend eviction moratorium
The White House is pushing governors and mayors to adopt measures that will protect renters after a federal eviction moratorium expired over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source
NLRB officer recommends new vote in Amazon union effort
The recommendation is preliminary and a final decision could take weeks. Source
Federal watchdog investigating Army base housing migrant children
Incidents of self-harm, panic attacks and escape attempts among migrant children housed at Fort Bliss have alarmed federal officials who worked at the site. Source
COVID “is not done with us,” CDC warns, as Delta variant spreads
The head of the CDC says the coronavirus is “not done with us.” As CBS News’ Mireya Villarreal reports, the Delta variant is driving a surge in cases and officials are reminding Americans that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
ASPCA faces criticism from local animal welfare groups
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, commonly known as ASPCA, raises hundreds of millions each year to rescue and protect animals. A CBS News investigation looked into the charity’s spending. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Dems urge stronger car safety standard in infrastructure bill
In a series of stories that began airing in 2015, CBS News revealed that when hit from behind, car front seats may collapse backwards and their occupants can be propelled – forcefully – into the rear seats where children usually sit. Source
New York City struggles to manage homeless crisis
New York City is trying to manage its homeless crisis less than one month before the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire. Since May, city cleanup crews have removed dozens of homeless encampments in an effort to push people off the streets and into shelters. New York Times metro reporter Andy Newman joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
3rd officer who responded to Capitol riot dies by apparent suicide
The 18-year police veteran who protected the Capitol was found dead in his home, a spokesperson for Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department said. Source
Trump grapples with maintaining political relevancy
Former President Trump has been working to maintain leadership in the Republican Party since his defeat in the 2020 election. However, over the past few weeks, he’s seen several political fires pop up, including two big developments from the Justice Department. Sarah Westwood, Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter, joins “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss how this could affect Mr. Trump and his party moving forward. Source