As the pandemic began to surge, nearly 40% of Latinos did not have broadband internet access at home and 32% did not have a computer. Source
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White House roundup: Coronavirus response, John Lewis, niece’s tell-all book
President Trump’s coronavirus response is coming under increased scrutiny, as an aide tells the Washington Post that Mr. Trump is “not really working” on the pandemic “anymore.” The president also is responding to the death of Congressman John Lewis, and the tell-all book by his niece Mary Trump. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN’s Lana Zak from the White House with the latest. Source
Federal agents under scrutiny after clashes with protesters in Portland
Protests in Portland, Oregon were mostly peaceful Sunday night, a stark contrast to the clashes between demonstrators and federal officers the night before. Reporter Elise Haas from CBS affiliate KOIN joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
Delta requires medical screenings for the maskless
Major airlines have for months required masks on board their flights, but struggled to enforce this rule. Source
CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright reflects on John Lewis’ legacy
As the world mourns the loss of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, reflects on Lewis’ legacy and what it means for the next generation’s fight for peace and equality. Source
Federal judge’s son killed, husband wounded in attack at New Jersey home
A manhunt is underway after a gunman opened fire on the family of Judge Esther Salas in New Jersey. Her son was killed and her husband was wounded. She was unharmed. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Disney reportedly slashing its Facebook ad spending
Social network under pressure from civil rights groups to take stronger stand against racism and hate speech. Source
California church defies governor’s orders to close
“I want us to pray right now that we will win that court case,” Pastor Ché Ahn said after his church and several others sued the governor of California. Source
Cuomo to partiers during the pandemic: “Don’t be stupid”
Governor Cuomo urged local officials and police to enforce the law, or the state would have to reconsider its reopening plans. Source
Video allegedly shows suspect in CEO’s beheading buying saw
Tyrese Haspil, 21, pleads not guilty in the death of Fahim Saleh, whose beheaded and armless body was found by a cousin. Source