Virginia Congressman Don Beyer, a Democrat, said he is working on legislation after photos emerged of unidentified, armed federal law enforcement near the White House. Source
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“People just don’t want to be killed. Period.”: Anti-apartheid leader on protests
“People are feeling exhausted about us talking about racism. Try living it,” says U.N. Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Source
Virginia governor announces removal of Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans to remove the monument Thursday. Source
Mourners converge in Minneapolis for George Floyd memorial service
Protests across the nation over Floyd’s death and racial injustice are continuing. Source
Graham delays vote on authorizing subpoenas in Russia probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee is probing the origins of the Russia investigation. Source
TE Jonnu Smith Selected as Titans’ 2019 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient
The Ed Block Courage Award is given to a player on each of the NFL’s 32 teams who represents a commitment to sportsmanship, courage, professionalism, and are considered to be role models in their community. Source
Biden closes in on Democratic presidential nomination
Eight states and Washington D.C. held primaries on Tuesday in what was the biggest day of voting since Super Tuesday in March. After a slew of wins, Joe Biden is now closing in on the number of delegates he needs to formally clinch the Democratic nomination. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins “Red and Blue”‘s Elaine Quijano to break down the results. Source
Fauci “cautiously optimistic” about progress on coronavirus vaccine
The United States has had more than 1.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in the deaths of more than 107,000 Americans. But Dr. Anthony Fauci is offering a glimmer of hope, saying he believes the U.S. could have a “couple hundred million” doses of a vaccine by early 2021. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist, joined CBSN with more. Source
Rep. John Lewis on George Floyd’s death: “The madness must stop”
Congressman John Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader icon, decried Floyd’s death at the hands of a white police officer and said the horrific video moved him to tears. Source
Why some taxpayers are still waiting for stimulus payments
The IRS has sent 159 million stimulus payments, but millions of taxpayers may still be waiting and could need to take action. Source