President Trump joined with two GOP senators to announce the RAISE Act — a plan to significantly reduce the level of legal immigration to the United States. CBS News’ Chip Reid explains on CBSN. Source
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President Trump signs sanctions against Russia
The president has signed new sanctions against Russia for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. The bipartisan bill also impacts North Korea and Iran. But the White House released a statement criticizing the way the sanctions limit the president’s power in foreign affairs. Anita Kumar, White House correspondent for McClatchy newspapers, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Shortage of primary care doctors could threaten care
A medical school in Connecticut is doing its best to reverse a shortage of doctors in some critical fields. CBS News’ Kenneth Craig reports. Source
COVID vaccine could be authorized for adolescents as soon as next week
A federal official confirmed the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years of age. Source
Behind Snap’s stock slide
Snap Inc’s stock is under pressure ahead of its August 10 earnings report. Source
Keegan-Michael Key on making “Hamlet” feel modern, Netflix series
The award-winning sketch comedy series “Key & Peele” aired on Comedy Central for five seasons. Now, Keegan-Michael Key is making his New York theater debut in Hamlet where he plays Hamlet’s best friend, Horatio. He also stars in the new Netflix series, “Friends from College.” Key joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest projects. Source
Founders of Amy’s Kitchen on inspiring the organic food movement
In our Real Food series, we explore the rise of the organic food industry. More people are willing to pay premium prices for food grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers despite the fact the science behind the purported health benefits remains unsettled. John Blackstone speaks to the founders of Amy’s Kitchen, one of the pioneers of the organic food movement. Source
Actor John Boyega on intensity of “Detroit,” diversity in Hollywood
The 1967 Detroit riots began after a police raid of an unlicensed bar in a black neighborhood. Racial tensions erupted, and over five days, 43 people were killed, more than 7,000 were arrested and hundreds of buildings were burned to the ground. The new movie “Detroit” focuses on an incident during the riots at the Algiers Motel where police killed three black men and beat nine others. Actor John Boyega joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the film’s relevance to race relations today and the need for more diversity behind the scenes in Hollywood. Source
How to help India during its devastating COVID-19 crisis
India is facing a dire vaccine shortage, along with extremely low oxygen and PPE supplies. Source
Metallica talks about the thrill of performing
Metallica has been rocking for decades and they still have fun on stage. The four bandmates tell CBSN about what it’s like to hear the roar of their fans. Source