Tropical Storm Isaias is working its way up the East Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in North Carolina Monday night, packing winds up to 85 miles per hour, flooding communities and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. Chip Reid reports. Source
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Black women gaining political momentum across U.S.
A new Associated Press article explores the milestones Black women are achieving in U.S. politics, from winning local school board races to clinching congressional victories. Associated Press race and ethnicity writer Kat Stafford co-authored that story and she joins CBSN to discuss the findings. Source
Tropical Storm Isaias brings strong winds and heavy rain to East Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias is sweeping along the East Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane last night in North Carolina. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN to discuss where Isaias is heading next, and what kind of damage it could do. Source
Massive explosions rock Beirut; many feared dead
At least two explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday, killing and wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN with the latest. Source
A look at Biden’s potential running mates: Kamala Harris, Karen Bass and Tammy Duckworth
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is pushing back his decision on announcing a running mate, with interviews beginning next week. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss three of the potential contenders: Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Karen Bass and Senator Tammy Duckworth. Source
How to navigate market turbulence and protect your money
The economic shutdown since the coronavirus outbreak has forced more than 50 million Americans out of work and caused a turbulent stock market. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss how to navigate the financial uncertainty. Source
Coronavirus contact tracing in the U.S. is falling behind
A report in The New York Times looks at how contact tracing in the U.S. is falling behind in many states as the coronavirus spreads. Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joined CBSN to explain why. Source
Five states holding primaries August 4
A crowded Republican Senate primary in Kansas. A “Squad” member facing a rematch. Another chance for a candidate to unseat a longtime Democratic incumbent by running to the left. These are some of the congressional primary races being held in five states on Tuesday. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Does the Supreme Court’s DACA decision give President Trump more power?
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump at the end of June by ruling against his effort to block the Obama-era DACA program. But could that decision have actually given him more executive powers moving forward? John Yoo, a law professor at the University of California Berkeley and former legal adviser in the Bush administration, has been advising the president on this issue, and he joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source
At least 4 people dead, dozens injured after Tropical Storm Isaias rips through the East Coast
At least 4 people are dead and dozens are injured after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped slammed the East Coast on Tuesday. The storm spawned at least 20 tornadoes, leaving millions without power. Mola Lenghi reports. Source