House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will pull GOP members from a bipartisan committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and launch a separate Republican probe after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his picks for the committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what this means for the investigation. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
CDC sounds alarm on surging Delta variant cases
COVID cases are surging in Louisiana, where just 36% of residents are fully vaccinated. Health experts are giving a warning about the Delta variant. David Begnaud has the latest. Source
You’re going back to the office. What do you wear?
The new era of hybrid work calls for evolved dress codes. Here’s how retailers and designers are responding to customers’ new needs. Source
Tokyo Olympics to kick off under shadow of COVID pandemic
As the Tokyo Olympics begin, COVID infections among athletes and staff are increasing. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Source
Wildfires scorching the West Coast create nationwide air pollution
The fires are blanketing much of the United States with noxious smoke affecting air quality and triggering health alerts. Source
Man accused of plotting mass shooting charged with hate crime
Tres Genco, 21, of Hillsboro, Ohio, has been charged with attempting to commit a hate crime and illegally possessing a machine gun. Source
Senate Republicans block bipartisan infrastructure vote, but talks continue
Senate Republicans defeated a vote to open up debate on the framework for a bipartisan infrastructure bill, citing concerns over how to pay for it. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the bill’s future, plus the debate over the debt ceiling, and why House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is launching a separate GOP investigation into the Capitol riot. Source
Hunter Biden expected to meet with prospective art buyers, sparking concern
Hunter Biden is expected to meet with potential buyers of his paintings at art shows later this year. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss why that’s raising red flags for some government ethics experts. Source
Conservative group looks to increase action on climate change
The American Conservation Coalition favors taking steps to combat climate change, and believes more young Republicans are concerned about protecting the Earth. The group’s executive vice president, Danielle Butcher, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss their approach. Source