Attorney General William Barr is casting doubt on mail-in voting, telling NPR there are “so many occasions for fraud” when the system is expanded. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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7/29: Red and Blue
The latest from around Capitol HIll; Congressman John Lewis departs D.C. for last time Source
Florida to temporarily close state-run testing sites due to storm
The state said that county-run testing centers will remain open, but county testing centers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties — which together make up nearly a third of cases in the state — will also be temporarily closed. Source
Congressman Louie Gohmert tests positive for coronavirus
Congressman Louie Gohmert has tested positive for coronavirus. The Texas Republican has not been wearing a mask inside the U.S. Capitol, flouting safety guidelines. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Remembering John Lewis’ early activism in civil rights movement
Hundreds of mourners in Georgia are paying their final respects to civil rights icon John Lewis. Chip Reid spoke to one of Lewis’ oldest friends, his then college roommate Bernard Lafayette. Source
7 classic Black sitcoms are coming to Netflix this year
Netflix tweeted a video featuring some of the shows’ biggest stars as they announced the news and reminisced over iconic moments from the hit programs. Source
Federal agents to begin leaving downtown Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal government agreed to a “phased withdrawal” of officers. Source
3 Georgia inmates praised for saving deputy’s life
Three inmates are being hailed as heroes for helping a deputy in a medical emergency. The deputy lost consciousness and the inmates rushed from their cells to help him. Source
Tropical Storm Isaias forms near Puerto Rico
“I don’t want people to lower their guards, because this system is quite dangerous,” said Ernesto Morales with the U.S. National Weather Service in San Juan. Source
Federal officers to withdraw from Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland will soon withdraw from the city. Errol Barnett reports. Source