Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said a possible terrorist motive was being investigated. Source
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U.S. contractor dies in rocket attack at Iraq base
At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in Iraq that houses U.S. troops. One American contractor died of a heart attack during the strike. David Martin has the latest. Source
House to vote on sweeping government and elections reform bill
The House is expected to vote on H.R. 1, a Democratic legislative priority that has faced opposition from Republicans. Source
What we learned from national security officials at hearings on Capitol assault
Several top U.S. intelligence, military and security officials testified before a joint Senate committee hearing on the breakdown of communication surrounding the January 6th attack on the Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and former California Representative Jane Harman joined CBSN to explain the major takeaways from the hearing. Source
New bid for hate crime laws in Wyoming, 1 of 3 states without them
Wyoming lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at combating hate crimes in the state where Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998. Source
Biden criticizes states for lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated. Source
Pentagon watchdog releases report on former White House physician
The report details incidents involving Ronny Jackson, who now represents Texas’ 13th congressional district. Source
1 in 3 U.S. nonprofits may close as a result of pandemic
Among the most vulnerable nonprofits are those involved in the arts, but organizations in all sectors are in danger. Source
Australia’s attorney general accused of rape, denies allegations
Australian Attorney General Christian Porter is denying allegations he raped a 16-year-old girl some 33 years ago. Police have said they’re dropping the case because of insufficient evidence. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN with details on the allegations and how lawmakers and the public are responding. Source
Rockets strike Iraqi military base housing U.S. troops
At least 10 missiles hit a military airbase overnight in Iraq which houses roughly 2,000 U.S.-led coalition troops. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes at a time when tensions are growing between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the attack, and retired Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joined CBSN to discuss how the Biden administration might respond. Source