President Trump tweeted Monday that the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage was a “hoax,” even though that was not the conclusion of investigators. Meanwhile, the administration continues to push back on the toppling statues. CBS News’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from the White House. Source
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Supreme Court rules states can punish “faithless electors”
CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined “Red and Blue” to break down the Supreme Court’s ruling. which allows states to enforce requirements that members of the Electoral College support their party’s presidential nominee. Source
Qualified immunity is at the forefront of the debate on policing
Jones, a 50-year-old homeless black man diagnosed with schizophrenia, had violated an ordinance in Martinsburg, West Virginia, that requires all pedestrians to use the sidewalk. Source
Texas woman gives birth to triplets after coronavirus diagnosis
A new mom in Texas is sharing the story of her remarkable birth of triplets following her positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Congress weighs next steps for coronavirus relief
Congress is weighing how to proceed with the next round of coronavirus economic relief, before Capitol Hill empties out for August recess. Li Zhou, a congressional reporter for Vox, joins “Red and Blue” to break down the legislative possibilities. Source
Stars remember Broadway actor Nick Cordero: “What a light”
“I have honestly never known a kinder person. But Covid doesn’t care about the purity of your soul, or the goodness in your heart,” wrote actor Zach Braff. Source
New virus cases rising in 40 states as U.S. death toll surpasses 130,000
Florida reported more than 200,000 coronavirus cases within two weeks as the average age of new infections in the Sunshine State has dropped to 21. David Begnaud has the latest. Source
Mayor warns Houston hospitals could be overwhelmed in 2 weeks
Hospitals in Houston are running low on ICU beds as the projected COVID-19 peak is still weeks away. Texas recorded 3,449 new coronavirus cases Monday. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Social distancing rules defied as UK pubs reopen
After months of lockdown, countries across the pond are slowly lifting coronavirus restrictions. People in the U.K. are celebrating their newfound freedom with ale, and museums in Paris opened their doors to the public. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from COVID-19 after 95 days in hospital
Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died at the age of 41 after a monthslong battle with the coronavirus. Cordero was on a ventilator and had his leg amputated while he was hospitalized. Meg Oliver reports. Source