Bipartisan $953 billion deal to upgrade the nation’s roads, bridges and other transport systems will spur growth, analysts say. Source
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Dozens missing after deadly Florida condo partially collapse
A desperate search and rescue is underway in Surfside, Florida, where a condo building partially collapsed. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for, officials said. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Rescuers scour rubble for survivors of Florida condo collapse
Families of the missing are holding out hope as the desperate search for survivors continues after a condo building partially collapsed near Miami Beach. David Begnaud shares their stories. Source
White House reaches bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Biden announced a bipartisan infrastructure deal on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and political and investigative correspondent for the Washington Examiner Sarah Westwood join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the latest on Democrats launching an investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. Source
Republican-led investigation of 2020 election in Michigan debunks claims of fraud
A months-long Republican-led probe of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan determined there was no evidence of widespread fraud, and suggests that people who made such claims should be considered for investigation. Craig Mauger, state government and politics reporter for The Detroit News, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the findings and the reaction from former President Trump. Source
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo launches political action committee
Former Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has officially launched a political action committee, a sign he may be looking at a potential presidential run in 2024. Associated Press political reporter Meg Kinnard spoke with CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about what the PAC is doing. Source
Surfside mayor: “Buildings like this don’t fall down in America”
Mayor Charles Burkett called the collapse “an unmitigated catastrophe.” Source
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week. Source
CDC’s eviction moratorium extended through July 31
The CDC has extended its moratorium on evictions through the end of July to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic remain in their homes. “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano has more. Source
Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab’s original panels. Source