The 9th Court of Appeals noted that the constitutional power to appropriate federal funds lies solely with Congress, not the executive branch. Source
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Coronavirus task force holds first briefing in months as cases hit record high
The White House coronavirus task force held its first briefing in nearly two months, as the U.S. hit its highest daily record for new COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Yahoo News national reporter and producer Marquise Francis join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
NBA releases game schedule for the rest of the 2019-2020 season
The season will resume on July 30, with what the league described in a press release as “stringent health and safety protocols.” Source
White House coronavirus task force holds briefing as cases spike
The White House coronavirus task force held its first public briefing since April as the number of cases spiked to a new record on Friday. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to repeal the Affordable Care Act. CBS News White House correspondent Natalie Brand joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Facebook to start labeling rule-breaking posts
Facebook will now implement strategies to crack down on potentially offensive or misleading content, including statements made by government officials. Carter Evans reports. Source
Protesters demand removal of controversial Lincoln statue in D.C.
Protesters in Washington, D.C., are calling for the removal of an Abraham Lincoln statue that they deem as a symbol of white supremacy. Chip Reid reports. Source
Trump claims success in virus response despite increase in infections
President Trump claimed success in his administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, despite a resurgence of infections nationwide. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence defended the president’s crowded rallies. Paula Reid reports. Source
Widow donates kidney to the same man her husband’s donation saved
“I never could repay it. If she needed it, I’d give her my right arm,” Jeff said. Source
Fauci says young people driving “paradigm shift” in virus pandemic
The U.S. is facing a “serious problem” as some states experience a surge in coronavirus cases, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert said. Source
“Pop, Lock & Drop It” rapper killed in double shooting
No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. Source