The Senate is moving forward with debate on infrastructure after lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill in a 67 to 32 vote, CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero from Capitol Hill to discuss. Source
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New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison. Source
Judge blocks Arkansas from early cutoff of unemployment aid
A judge ruled the state must restart pandemic jobless benefits that had been cut on June 26, citing potential harm. Source
U.S. GDP reaches pre-pandemic levels as initial jobless claims fall
The Labor Department says 400,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 24,000 from the previous week. And the Commerce Department reports the nation’s gross domestic product has reached pre-pandemic levels. Michelle Meyer, head U.S. economist for Bank of America Securities, joins CBSN to discuss the U.S. economic recovery. Source
Senate passes $2.1 billion bill for Capitol security, Afghan visas
The bill passed 98-0. Source
U.S. pole vaulter tests positive for COVID-19 at Olympics
American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks is out of the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, gymnast Simone Biles said she had the “twisties” during the vault competition. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined “CBSN AM” from Tokyo to discuss. Source
Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don’t leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader’s footsteps. Source
FDA approves biosimilar insulin as sub for costly brand-name
The FDA agreed that Viatris Inc.’s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a fast-acting insulin. Source
WorldView: Report shows China may be expanding nuclear capabilities; Ecuador revokes Julian Assange’s citizenship
A new report by the Federation of American Scientists shows China may be building a second field of missile silos in its western deserts, signaling a potential expansion of its nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, an Ecuadorian court revoked the citizenship of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London to discuss those stories and more international headlines. Source
Senators chart next steps on infrastructure after clearing key hurdle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate is on track to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution before leaving for the August recess. Source