Mr. Biden will tour Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland before making his economic speech. Source
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Senate presses forward with January 6 commission bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate will “likely” vote on the bill before the end of the week. Source
Gig workers to lose all jobless benefits in 20 GOP states
Starting June, about 1 million freelancers in states from New Hampshire to Texas will be shut off from all jobless aid. Source
Senate to vote bipartisan bill aimed at countering China’s influence
The Senate is voting Thursday on the bill after a lengthy amendment process. Source
New York Times: COVID-19 scams target the sick and their loved ones in India
The New York Times reports people in India are paying top dollar for oxygen and medicine for their loved ones with COVID-19 as the country’s outbreak rages on. New York Times New Delhi Bureau Reporter Hari Kumar spoke with Anne-Marie Green about how scammers are selling fake oxygen canisters and counterfeit doses of the drug Remdesivir and the people who are using the internet to stop them. Source
Anti-Defamation League CEO on taking action against antisemitism
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joined CBSN to discuss the organization’s efforts to take action against antisemitism, as the U.S. sees a rise in violence and harassment against Jewish communities amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Source
Authorities identify nine victims killed in San Jose mass shooting
Authorities have identified the nine victims killed in a mass shooting at rail yard in San Jose, California. Police say the suspect, 57-year-old Samuel Cassidy, took his own life. CBSN Bay Area reporter Justin Andrews joined CBSN with an update on the investigation. Source
Texas set to drop handgun permits
Texas is poised to allow most adults to carry handguns without a license or training. The bill passed the state Senate on Monday, and Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has said he will sign it into law. Sami Sparber, a reporter with the Texas Tribune, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN. Source
A Memorial Day worth remembering
“For too many Americans, Memorial Day has become just another day off,” said Andy Rooney. How did he want the holiday celebrated? Source
Watch Live: Minnesota governor to announce vaccine incentives
Governor Tim Walz is announcing giveaways for vaccinated residents in an effort to get 70% of his state vaccinated by July 1. Source