John Demers, the Department of Justice’s top national security official, is stepping down at the end of the week, raising questions about what he knew about the department’s secret seizure of records from congressional Democrats. Source
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FAA announces new penalties for unruly airline passengers
As incidents with unruly airline passengers become more common, the FAA is hitting them with fines. Errol Barnett has the details. Source
At least 11 killed in mass shootings over the weekend
It was a violent weekend across the U.S., with at least 11 people killed and 50 others injured in 10 mass shootings. Source
Actor Ned Beatty dies at 83
Ned Beatty, who won an Oscar for his role in “Network,” died Sunday of natural causes. He was 83. Source
Attorney general vows to “move swiftly” on seizure of lawmakers’ data
Garland said there are “important questions that must be resolved in connection” to the Justice Department’s seizure of records. Source
Lin-Manuel Miranda addresses “In the Heights” controversy
“In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short. I’m truly sorry. I’m learning from the feedback, I thank you for raising it and listening,” Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film’s creator, said. Source
Dangerous heat wave threatens drought-stricken West
Scorching temperatures come on top of the worst drought in the region modern history. Source
25-year-old man killed in Austin mass shooting is identified
Douglas John Kantor’s family said he was looking forward to marrying his high school sweetheart of 10 years. Source
Massive chemical fire at Illinois plant could burn for days
Investigators are unsure how the fire at the largest manufacturer of grease products in the country started. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 14, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Major Garrett Source