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The Robert Randolph Foundation is hosting “Juneteeth UnityFest” on Saturday, with musical performances and celebrity guests. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero speaks to the Grammy-nominated musician about the livestreamed celebration. Source
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Child Tax Credit: Here’s who will get up to $1,800 per child in cash
The expanded tax credit isn’t available to all parents, and some recipients may be asked to repay the IRS next year. Source
U.S. bishops approve steps toward possible rebuke of Biden
The decision came despite appeals from the Vatican for a more cautious and collegial approach to the divisive issue. Source
Dow has worst week since October on prospect of interest-rate hikes
Top Fed official says first rate increase could come as soon as next year, a year earlier than previous estimate. Source
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi on “The Takeout” – 6/18/2021
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi, who holds a doctorate in African American studies, joined Major Garrett to talk about the history of Juneteenth, the political debate over teaching critical race theory in schools and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source
Supreme Court sides with Cargill, Nestle in child slavery suit
The decision will make it harder to sue American companies for alleged human-rights violations outside the U.S. Source
Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman to throw first pitch at Nationals game
Goodman has become the unwitting focal point of a months-long political battle over how to recognize officers who defended the Capitol that day. Source
Pence met with jeers and called a “traitor” at Florida conservative conference
When former Vice President Mike Pence took the stage in Florida to address a social conservative group, he was met with some jeers, and reporters in the room said some attendees called him a “traitor.” Other potential 2024 presidential candidates expected at the event are Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz and Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. Politico Florida Bureau Chief Matt Dixon spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the next race for the White House. Source
Biden touts 300 million vaccinations in 150 days
The president has set a goal for 70% of American adults to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. Source
Nine states will end federal unemployment bonus on Saturday
More than half of states are ending the federal government’s $300-per-week unemployment bonus months before the scheduled phaseout on September 6. CBS MoneyWatch’s Aimee Picchi spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the impact this is having on everyday workers. Source
