China has proposed a new law that will criminalize foreign interference in Hong Kong, secession and anything that is considered a threat to the Chinese state and Chinese security. Shibani Mahtani, the Southeast Asia correspondent for The Washington Post, joined CBSN with more. Source
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Trump campaign capitalizes on Biden’s remarks
Joe Biden is facing backlash over remarks he made during a radio interview Friday. The former vice president said, “if you have a problem figuring out if you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” when discussing undecided African American voters. Biden has since expressed regret for the remarks and said he would never take the African American community for granted. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne has more on the fallout. Source
Former felons in Florida still fighting for voting rights
Florida voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved a proposition to allow roughly 1.5 million felons in the state to be given back their right to vote. But the COVID-19 pandemic and a controversial law put in place by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis could jeopardize many of these returning citizens’ ability to vote in the 2020 election. Desmond Meade of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition joined CBSN to break down the latest in the fight for reenfranchisement. Source
Trump kicks off Memorial Day weekend with golf
For Memorial Day weekend, President Trump plans to do something he hasn’t done since the start of the coronavirus pandemic: golfing. But there is criticism of his leisurely plans as the coronavirus death toll continues to rise. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Hertz files for bankruptcy amid pandemic
Hertz is filing for bankruptcy protection with nearly $19 billion in debt as its fleet of 700,000 vehicles has sat idle in airport parking lots during the pandemic. Source
Firefighters battle massive fire at San Francisco’s Fisherman Wharf
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports. Source
Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease
As the unofficial start to summer kicks off with the Memorial Day weekend, Americans are flocking to nearby beaches and parks to relax despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Americans hesitant to travel on Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is typically robust with Americans traveling throughout the country. But this year, many are expressing skepticism about the safety of traveling during the coronavirus pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Biden wins Hawaii primary
There are still a number of states left to hold primaries, with more than 600 delegates up for grabs on June 2. Source
Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s death arrested
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged William Bryan, the man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery shooting, with felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joined CBSN to discuss the latest details of the case. Source