President Biden touted his economic policies in Milwaukee on Wednesday and emphasized his support of Black-owned businesses. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join “America Decides” to discuss Mr. Biden’s reelection bid and his appeal to mobilize minority voters. Source
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Colorado Trump ruling likely headed to Supreme Court
Colorado on Tuesday became the first state to say Donald Trump’s actions as president during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 met the legal standard of insurrection and thus, under the 14th Amendment, disqualify him from the ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Source
Colorado election chief unpacks Trump’s disqualification
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to appeal the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins “America Decides” to discuss the ruling. Source
Video appears to shows Texas National Guardsmen not helping mother and child in Rio Grande
Disturbing new video appears to show members of the Texas National Guard not helping a woman and a crying child floating in the Rio Grande last week. The mother and child reportedly were able to reach the southern banks of the Mexican side of the river on their own. Source
Lawsuit challenges Alabama’s plan for execution with nitrogen gas
Alabama is preparing to employ a new method of execution using nitrogen gas following botched attempts at lethal injections last year. Source
Toyota recalls 1 million Toyota, Lexus vehicles over faulty air bag sensor
Potentially defective sensors could prevent front passenger air bags from deploying properly, posing injury risk in a crash. Source
How the Houthi threat in the Red Sea could cause shipping delays
The U.S. announced a task force with other nations aimed at protecting commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi rebel attacks. But some shipping companies have already rerouted their vessels over the attacks. CBS News’ Lana Zak breaks down the importance of the Red Sea for international shipping. Source
How 2024 looks for the media and telecommunications industry
Television advertising revenue is expected to decline in 2024 by 18%, which could mean cost-cutting and job losses in the media and telecommunications industry. Kerry Flynn, a media deals reporter at Axios, joins CBS News with a look at the changing landscape of media. Source
How the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause is being used in Trump Colorado case
All eyes are shifting to the U.S. Supreme Court after Colorado’s highest court ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s primary ballot because of his role in the January 6 riot. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman are looking at the response to the unprecedented ruling. Source
Boy, girl convicted of murdering British transgender teen Brianna Ghey
A boy and a girl have been found guilty of murdering transgender teenager Brianna Ghey during a frenzied knife attack in northwestern England earlier this year. Source