The violence shows no signs of letting up in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman, a longtime member of the House Intelligence Committee, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the situation, as well as her new book, “Insanity Defense: Why Our Failure to Confront Hard National Security Problems Makes Us Less Safe.” Source
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No charges for deputies in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
A North Carolina prosecutor says no criminal charges will be brought against the sheriff’s deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. in April. District Attorney Andrew Womble said during a news conference Tuesday that the deputies were “justified” in the fatal shooting. CBS News’ Jeff Pegues has the latest on the decision and joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain how the community in Elizabeth City is reacting. Source
Longtime political strategist James Carville explains why “wokeness is a problem” for Democrats
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville says Democrats need to work on their messaging if they want to retain power in Congress after the 2022 midterm elections. In a recent interview, Carville told Vox, “Wokeness is a problem and we all know it.” He joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to explain his view. Source
Biden administration to admit 250 asylum-seekers into U.S. per day
The Biden administration has agreed to allow up to 7,750 vulnerable migrants stranded in Mexico to enter the U.S. each month as part of negotiations in an ongoing lawsuit brought by American Civil Liberties Union. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest with the new agreement. Source
West Bank erupts as Palestinians clash with Israeli troops
Palestinians in the West Bank protested in a “day of rage” amid violence between Israel and Hamas. Holly Williams has the latest. Source
Democrats urge Biden to forcefully call for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
President Biden is facing criticism from his own party over his response to the violence between Israel and Hamas. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Biden declares “the future of the auto industry is electric” at Ford plant
President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday at a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan, declaring “the future of the auto industry is electric.” Mr. Biden is pushing for alternative forms of energy and transportation in his American Jobs Plan. Watch his remarks and read more here. Source
High schoolers start candy business to fund college education
The two knew nothing about making candy, but their business turned into a sweet success. Source
2 high school students turn candy making into sweet success
Two Virginia high school seniors knew nothing about making candy, but when their parents lost their jobs during the pandemic, they needed money for college. Jan Crawford shares how they turned their candy making company into a sweet success. Source