Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the GOP proposal for a new stimulus package and what it will take to make a deal. Source
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Civil rights and congressional icon John Lewis remembered as the “conscience” of the Congress
Rep. John Lewis is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol after lawmakers and spectators attended a ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
YouTube has a bitcoin scam problem, too, lawsuit says
Twitter isn’t the only social media platform to be targeted by scams involving the cryptocurrency. Source
Watch live: Barr testifies before House Judiciary Committee
Barr’s appearance comes as the Democrat-led panel has been focusing on possible politicization of the Justice Department under his tenure. Source
Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier resembling U.S. warship
The drill underlines the lingering threat of military conflict between Iran and the U.S. Source
Congress set to grill Big Tech CEOs — here’s what to expect
The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will face questions over whether their companies are too dominant. Source
Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans’ mail boxes
The USDA is investigating, and state agriculture officials are warning residents not to plant, or even touch the unsolicited seeds. Source
COVID-19 vaccine testing now underway with 30,000 volunteers
Every month through fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading vaccine candidate — each with 30,000 new volunteers. Source
Zimbabwe’s ruling party threatens to expel “thug” U.S. ambassador
“Diplomats should not behave like thugs, and Brian Nichols is a thug,” says spokesman for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s party. Source
Tennessee governor rejects COVID task force advice to close bars
Coronavirus task force leader Deborah Birx warned the state is at an “inflection point” and urged the governor to close bars and mandate face masks. Source