The White House insists President Trump was never briefed on reports of a Russian plot to target American troops in Afghanistan because the intelligence was “not verified.” Congress members from both parties, including top Republicans, are demanding answers. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
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Army investigates disappearance of Fort Hood soldier
The search for a missing soldier is intensifying in Texas. Private First Class Vanessa Guillen has been missing for more than two months and her family is demanding an independent investigation. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Four former officers charged in George Floyd’s death appear in court
The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd appeared in court Monday. A trial date has been set for March 2021. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Teenager sketches doctors and nurses wearing PPE while being treated for coronavirus-linked disease
A 17-year-old suffering from the coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome that’s been plaguing children found an artistic way to get through his treatment. David Vargas sketched his doctors and nurses in full PPE during his hospital stay. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Barista gets $95,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego “Karen”
California woman’s attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing company and county public health rule backfires. Source
Coronavirus contact tracing efforts falling short
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that contact tracing is “not working” in the U.S. to slow the pandemic. Axios Future correspondent Bryan Walsh explains what contact tracing is, why it’s important and what needs to happen for it to succeed. Source
World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”
Florida beaches are closing due to the rise in coronavirus cases and Miami is requiring face-coverings in public. Across the country, states are postponing or reversing their reopening plans. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court affirms abortion protections
The decision — with Chief Justice John Roberts concurring with the court’s four-member liberal minority — is the court’s first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees took the bench. Source
Netflix announces new series about Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick will appear as himself in the series — as its narrator. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 29, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” anchored by Major Garrett. Source