The mayor shared a screenshot of the messages on Twitter, writing in one tweet, “y’all… let’s do better.” Source
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6/30: Red and Blue
Dr. Fauci: ‘we’re going in the wrong direction’; Judge temporarily blocks book by Trump’s niece Source
Multiple Arizona gyms defy executive order to close
One gym owner said he’ll sue the state over the order. Source
Child marriage is “extremely prevalent” in U.S., survivor says
In Donna Pollard’s family, there has been a child marriage in every generation for as far back as she could track. Source
White House attacks leaks as lawmakers demand answers on Russia bounty intelligence
Several top House Democrats left the White House frustrated after a closed-door briefing on intelligence on an alleged Russian bounty program paying Taliban fighters to kill U.S. soldiers. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the alleged bounty program. Source
U.S. laws allow “horrific” child marriages, survivor says
Child marriage and female genital mutilation are still prevalent around the world and in the United States, a new report from the United Nations Population Fund says. “Against My Will” shows that, according to initial reports, rates of both have increased as a consequence of pandemic-related disruptions. Lana Zak speaks with Donna Pollard, who is a survivor of a child marriage in the U.S., about her experience and how laws need to change to protect children across the country. Source
Supreme Court’s term extended into July, still awaiting decision on Trump’s taxes
CBS News Digital reporter Melissa Quinn joined “Red and Blue” to break down the cases we’re still waiting to hear about from the Supreme Court, plus how Chief Justice John Roberts ruled this term. Source
Paycheck loan program didn’t save enough jobs, economists say
Federal loans “did not restore the vast majority of jobs that were lost following the COVID shock,” analysis concludes. Source
Comedian Carl Reiner dies at 98
Emmy Award-winning actor Carl Reiner has died at 98 years old. He was a comedian, a TV pioneer, a writer and a director. Chip Reid takes a look back at his life. Source
White House pushes back on reports about Russia paying bounties to the Taliban
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed on allegations that Russia paid the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has the latest from Washington, and New York Times investigative reporter Michael Schwirtz joins CBSN with more on the story. Source