A new book is teaching children about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, which killed as many as 300 people. Tamecca Rogers, the co-author of “A Promise Deferred: The Massacre of Black Wall Street,” joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with why she wrote this book for kids. Source
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President Biden proposes $6 trillion budget to Congress
President Joe Biden is laying out his budget priorities to Congress with a $6 trillion proposal that would vastly expand social programs to help the neediest Americans. Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about why she believes the national debt is a more important focus. Source
After Washington, D.C., sues Amazon, 5 states consider action
The e-commerce giant faces scrutiny for alleged monopolistic practices from U.S. regulators and five states, according to reports. Source
Many gig workers set to lose unemployment benefits in June
Twenty GOP-led states plan to cut pandemic assistance for nearly 1 million self-employed workers. These include many housekeepers, dog walkers and Uber drivers. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has been following this story closely. She joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss why this is happening and what it means for freelance employees. Source
Suspect found guilty in killing of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts
20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts vanished while on a jog in 2018 and was later found stabbed to death. Source
Senate to take up sweeping voting rights bill in June
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Senate will consider it at the end of June, though it’s likely to be blocked by Republicans. Source
U.S. to accelerate court cases of some migrant families
U.S. immigration judges will generally be expected to issue decisions within 300 days of a family’s first court hearing. Source
Sen. Schumer says “shame” on Republicans for blocking January 6 commission
Senate Republicans on Friday voted to block a bill to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Democrats failed to reach the 60-vote threshold. CBS’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what this means going forward. Source
CDC: Camps can safely reopen without masks if everyone is fully vaccinated
Youth camps with fully vaccinated staff and attendees can safely reopen without capacity limits, the CDC says. Source
Vaccination lotteries spark concerns of gambler relapse
California is the latest state to launch a special lottery in an effort to get residents vaccinated. The incentive to get shots into arms is being praised by the White House, but people with gambling problems don’t agree. Executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte joined CBSN to explain why. Source