Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he doesn’t expect to join a GOP-led lawsuit over a federal COVID vaccine mandate for private employers. Several Republican governors have voiced their opposition to the plan and are planning to take legal action against the Biden administration. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
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Pope Francis urges openness to migrants during Central Europe tour
Pope Francis calls on Hungarians to “extend their arms to everyone” and urges its prime minister to embrace diversity during a short visit to the Central European country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports. Source
Biden pushes back on GOP criticism of COVID vaccine mandates
President Biden is hitting back after Republican governors and lawmakers criticized him over new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a visit to a middle school in the nation’s capital Friday, the president accused some GOP governors of being “cavalier” with the health of children and their communities. This comes as the Delta variant continues to fuel cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the president’s COVID-19 action plan, then joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
2021 Met Gala: Red carpet arrivals on fashion’s biggest night
After a pandemic hiatus, the Met Gala returns with the theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Source
Biden campaigns for Newsom ahead of California recall election
President Biden joins California Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign stop where they are urging Californians to vote “no” in the recall election. Recent polling shows that more than 60% of likely voters oppose the recall. CBS Sacramento reporter Kenny Choi joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source
Local Matters: Potential GOP 2024 presidential candidates criticize Democrats in Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald reporter Paul Hammel joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss reactions he saw to Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Ted Cruz and former Vice President Mike Pence’s appearances at Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts’ steak fry over the weekend. Source
Biden says he is working with Newsom on California wildfire response
President Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom toured wildfire damage in Northern California on Monday. They will then attend a campaign event for Newsom ahead of Tuesday’s recall vote. Watch their remarks. Source
National Cyber Director discusses cyber defense strategy at Homeland Security forum
The Inaugural Homeland Security Enterprise Forum is underway in Virginia. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis spoke at the conference and with CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge on the nation’s digital defense strategy. She joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on their discussion. Source
Experts warn of heightened back-to-school anxiety as kids return to classrooms
More than a million kids returned to New York City classrooms Monday, marking the end to remote learning. CBS News’ Meg Oliver explains how the nation’s largest school district is working to keep kids and teachers safe. Then, Dr. Dave Anderson, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what experts are saying is heightened back-to-school anxiety. Source
Man carrying machete arrested near DNC headquarters
A man with a machete and bayonet was arrested near the Democratic National Committee headquarters ahead of a rally in support of those who took part in the Capitol riot on January 6. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source