While marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, President Trump honored the men who fought and died in Normandy. He also paid tribute to those who fought alongside Americans. Paula Reid reports. Source
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NYPD commissioner apologizes for raid that led to Stonewall riots
NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill kicked off Pride Month with an apology for the actions that started the Stonewall riots 50 years ago. The riots began with a police raid of a Greenwich Village bar in June 1969, and became a seminal moment in the LGBTQ movement. Watch his remarks here. Source
China warns of “serious harm” as Taiwan confirms U.S. arms request
Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, wants to buy U.S. tanks, air defenses and other weapons – a purchase that would infuriate Beijing Source
Widow fights for husband’s recognition as a D-Day hero
Waverly Woodson Jr. reportedly spent 30 hours giving CPR, removing bullets and performing amputations Source
More rain could hit Louisiana after flooding turns deadly
A man drowned after his car stalled and sank on a flooded road Source
U.S. tariffs “still moving forward” as Mexico makes offer on migrant crisis
President Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on Mexican goods starting Monday unless the country’s government curbs migration from Central America Source
Where do American voters stand on trade and tariffs?
Both Republicans and Democrats are expressing concern over President Trump’s trade tactics and worry about the negative impact it could have on the economy. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, joins “Red and Blue” to break break down the numbers. Source
2020 Democrats critcize Biden over Hyde Amendment, but some voted for it
Former Vice President Joe Biden is facing criticism from some of his fellow 2020 candidates over his support for the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal funds for abortion with few exceptions. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan spoke to “Red and Blue” about the attacks on the frontrunner. Source
NBA bans Warriors minority owner for 1 year after pushing Raptors star
Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens is being investigated for pushing Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry during Game Source
Documentary investigates human trafficking in Thailand’s fishing industry
Shannon Service and Julia Ormond, the director and executive producer of the documentary “Ghost Fleet,” joined CBSN AM to explain how thousands of people a year are forced into slavery on fishing vessels. They discuss how overfishing led to the problem and what you can do to help. Source