Tropical Storm Nicholas is near hurricane strength as it hits the Gulf Coast of Texas. Some places could see as much as 20 inches of rain. Janet Shamlian has the latest. Source

President Biden made his first visit to the West Coast on Monday since taking office. He’s scheduled to campaign on behalf of California Governor Gavin Newsom in Long Beach ahead of Tuesday’s governor recall election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the latest on the Afghanistan hearings and the battle in Congress over government spending. Source

The first declassified FBI report found hijackers connected to the September 11 terror attacks received “significant logistic support” from a Saudi national in the U.S. The release follows an executive order authorizing the agency to release documents related to its 9/11 investigation. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with his analysis. Source

House Democrats’ tax proposal plans to increase taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. The plan is expected be challenged by Republicans and more moderate Democrats. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

Far-right groups are planning to rally outside the U.S. Capitol on Saturday to call for justice for those arrested because of their role in the January 6 insurrection. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source

Ray DeMonia died in a Mississippi hospital three days before his birthday — about 200 miles away from home. Source

President Biden on Monday visited the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho, a state hit hard by wildfires this year. Mr. Biden encouraged Congress to pass his infrastructure and budget bills which includes money to fight wildfires and other effects from climate change. Watch Mr. Biden’s remarks. Source

The most notable catch in a game between the Miami Hurricanes and Appalachian State didn’t even happen on the field at Hard Rock Stadium. Source

The new law follows a similar one passed in California last year. Source

North Korea claims it successfully tested long-range missiles. Iran and the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog reach a deal. Pope Francis urges European countries to “extend arms” to migrants. And a million people face famine in Madagascar as the country experiences its worst drought in 40 years. Debora Patta joined “CBSN AM” from Johannesburg with more on these world headlines. Source