Civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis is the first African American lawmaker to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol building. His longtime friend, Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss Lewis’ legacy. Source
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Protesters continue to clash with federal agents in Portland
More chaos on the streets of Portland as peaceful protests turn violent overnight as federal agents unleash a massive response. President Trump is preparing to send at least 100 agents to Portland and other cities. Carter Evans has the latest. Source
Congress debates stimulus package while unemployment benefits in limbo
Republicans are unveiling a proposal to extend benefits for Americans, but in a scaled back fashion. A final agreement with Democrats could be weeks away, and time is running out for millions of unemployed workers. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
Barr to testify Portland protests are “an assault on the government”
“To state what should be obvious, peaceful protesters do not throw explosives into federal courthouses, tear down plywood with crowbars, or launch fecal matter at federal officers,” Barr plans to say. Source
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Moderna coronavirus vaccine begins phase 3 trial with 30,000 participants; Calls grow to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in John Lewis’ honor Source
Black areas plagued by voting problems in Georgia, activist says
Black Voters Matter is working to make sure the problems that plague Georgia are not repeated nationwide on Election Day. Source
Activists uphold John Lewis’ legacy to fight for voting rights
Activists following in the footsteps of the late Congressman John Lewis are keeping up the fight for Black voters’ rights. With less than 100 days to go until the presidential election, LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, joined CBSN’s “Countdown to the Vote” special with more. Source
7/27: Red and Blue
The countdown to the 2020 Presidential election; Continuing Rep. Lewis’ fight for black voters Source
DHS halts expulsion of several migrants after lawsuit
A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order. Source
Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms
The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education. Source