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
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Who is Suni Lee, USA’s gold-medal gymnast?
Lee’s dad John, who was paralyzed in 2019, has always been his daughter’s biggest supporter. Source
13 Democratic candidates facing off in Ohio primary for congressional seat
With just five days to go until the Democratic primary election for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District, the race is heating up between the two front-runners. In many ways, the contest is a snapshot of a fight within the Democratic Party as the establishment and progressives go head-to-head. Washington Post reporter David Weigel joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Major Alaska quake causes prolonged shaking, tsunami warning
The major, shallow shaker hit off the Alaskan peninsula. A tsunami watch posted for Hawaii was also cancelled. Source
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
“You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000,” Phil Gaimon said. Source
White House calls on Congress to extend eviction ban, saying it can’t
With millions of renters behind on payments, the CDC’s order pausing some evictions will expire after July 31. Source
Senate votes to move infrastructure deal forward in rare bipartisan agreement
A bipartisan group of senators pushed an infrastructure package forward, signaling hope it could soon become law. In a vote of 67-32, the lawmakers advanced the roughly $1 trillion proposal that contains $550 billion of new spending and aims to upgrade America’s roads, bridges, broadband, public transportation and more. Emily Cochrane, a reporter for the New York Times covering Congress, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Iconic children’s show “Arthur” canceled after 25 seasons
The final season of the show will air next year, executive producer Carol Greenwald said. Source
Landlords sue federal government for back rent due to CDC ban
The National Apartment Association says the CDC’s eviction ban cost its members tens of billions of dollars. Source
Woman faces charges after close call with Yellowstone grizzly
The Illinois woman was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in the park. Source