Team USA athletes are feeling the pressure after some of the country’s biggest stars faltered in the opening days of the Summer Games. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Source
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Negotiators say bipartisan infrastructure deal is within reach, despite setbacks
A bipartisan infrastructure proposal is hanging in the balance after a failed procedural vote last week. Despite setbacks, lawmakers are expressing optimism that a deal is within reach. The Washington Examiner’s senior political correspondent, David Drucker, and Politico’s White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses his interview with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan after he was barred from a House select committee to investigate the capitol riot. Source
California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation. Source
Toxic algae bloom ravages marine life on Florida’s coast
Red tide is threatening Florida’s Gulf Coast. Beaches near Tampa are littered with dead fish that have apparently been killed by a massive algae bloom fueled by pollution. Ben Tracy has a look. Source
House select committee to question four police officers in first hearing on Capitol riot
Four police officers are set to testify on Tuesday before a select House committee on the deadly Capitol insurrection. The officers will answer questions on their security tactics during the January 6 attack. Seven Democrats and two Republicans will conduct the investigation. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on what to expect. Source
Fauci warns U.S. is heading in “wrong direction” as COVID cases skyrocket again
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is heading in the “wrong direction” with the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing, and as Manuel Bojorquez and David Begnaud report, most of those infections are among the unvaccinated. Then, internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
Team USA off to slow start at Tokyo Olympics
The men’s basketball team suffered a stunning seven-point defeat to France and the women’s gymnastics team came in second behind Russia in the qualifying round. Source
As online education grows, the business of cheating is booming
American students are hiring Kenyans to do their schoolwork – and sometimes their entire degrees. Source
Capitol assault committee prepares for first hearing
The House is forging ahead with its investigation into the January 6 insurrection despite widespread GOP opposition. Speaker Nancy Pelosi tapped Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger to serve on the select committee alongside his colleague, Liz Cheney. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN to discuss what to expect. Source
Delta variant fuels COVID surge among unvaccinated
An overwhelming majority of people who are hospitalized in Mississippi with COVID-19 aren’t vaccinated against the virus. Some of those hospitalized are now urging others to get vaccinated. David Begnaud takes a look. Source