There is growing concern about how COVID-19 and health and racial disparities may contribute to voter suppression this November. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to discuss how political parties and legal groups are fighting to protect America’s right vote. Source
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Democrats kicking off virtual convention as Biden leads Trump in latest polls
Democrats are gathering this week to formally nominate Joe Biden as the party’s candidate for president. This year, however, the Democratic National Convention will take place online due to the coronavirus. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source
4 Republicans to speak on opening night of Democratic convention
Three more Republicans are joining former GOP Governor John Kasich in speaking on the opening night of the DNC. Source
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Biden with a 10-point lead nationally
The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, conducted prior to the Democratic National Convention, had Joe Biden leading President Trump 52% to 42% nationally. CBS News’ director of surveys and elections Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue” to dive into the poll’s findings. Source
Pelosi calls for House to act on U.S. Postal Service protections
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on lawmakers to return to Capitol Hill to address concerns over U.S. Postal Service delays ahead of the November election. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss how President Trump is responding to the issue and the Trump administration’s new restrictions on Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. Source
Rollback of Obama-era transgender health care protections halted
The injunction comes one day before the new policy was set to take effect. Source
Georgia students push for mask mandate in reopened school
Some schools across the county have now resumed in-person classes without a mask requirement and it’s making many students concerned for their health. Mark Strassmann reports for CBS News’ series “The New Normal: Back to School.” Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC like none other kicks off
Michelle Obama will give the keynote address on Monday night. Source
Postmaster general agrees to testify before Congress
Louis DeJoy and Robert Duncan, the chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors, will appear August 24. Source
Heat wave fuels devastating wildfires in California
In California, an outbreak of wildfires is threatening thousands of homes amid scorching heat. In some areas, thick smoke is making the air dangerous to breathe. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look. Source