Voters in New Mexico headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in a special election in the state’s 1st congressional district. Democrats are fighting to retain the seat recently vacated by Deb Haaland, who resigned after joining the Biden administration as secretary of the interior. Author of Politico’s “Morning Score” newsletter Stephanie Murray joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the race and the latest on the battle in Texas over a restrictive voting rights bill. She also discusses a convention attended by QAnon conspiracy theory followers in Dallas over the weekend. Source
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Biden announces plans to tackle racial disparities while marking 100 years since Tulsa Race Massacre
President Biden on Tuesday traveled to Oklahoma to mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss new initiatives the president proposed during his trip and the rest of the day’s top political headlines. Source
Democrat Melanie Stansbury wins special House election in N.M.
Her win is a positive sign for Democrats, adding to their razor-thin majority in Congress and breaking their streak of underperformances since the 2020 election. Source
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Firefighter killed in shooting at LA County station; Taps Across America brings people together across the country Source
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs transgender athlete bill into law
On Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that bans transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams at the high school and college level. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source
DeSantis signs trans athlete act on first day of Pride Month
The law states women and girls must play on the sport teams of the “biological sex” on their birth certificate. So, a transgender girl cannot play on a girls’ team. Source
Nature: Wolves of Yellowstone
Watch the majestic wolves of Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Justin Grubb. Source
Pandemic worsens pre-existing mental illness
The coronavirus pandemic has compounded problems for Americans living with mental illness. And those living with schizophrenia are more than three times more likely to die from the virus. Dr. Kali Cyrus, a psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Experts watching New Mexico special election as possible indicator ahead of midterm elections
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special election in New Mexico’s 1st congressional district. The seat was left vacant when Deb Haaland became secretary of the interior. The Associated Press Santa Fe correspondent Morgan Lee joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss why the race may be closer than people might think in the heavily Democratic district. Source
Workshop for Warriors prepares veterans on how to transition to civilian life
On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. But for those who have served our country, transitioning out of the military and into civilian life isn’t easy. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina looks at Workshops for Warriors, a national program making a difference in the lives of veterans. Source