Johnson & Johnson released data on its booster shot that shows a second dose eight months after the initial dose increases immunity. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann has more on the company’s announcement amid a surge in pediatric COVID cases. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s department of emergency medicine, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source

Nationwide, it is estimated that up to 3 million children stopped attending school or online classes after the pandemic shutdowns last year. Source

Johnson & Johnson said a booster shot of its COVID vaccine generates a “rapid and robust” spike in antibodies. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source

The decision follows backlash over leaked comments she made about her former colleague Maria Taylor. Source

The Biden administration is aiming to expedite federal rental assistance payments to renters who face eviction amid the pandemic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 7.9 million households are behind on rent. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with a closer look. Source

With California’s recall election officially underway, Governor Gavin Newsom has just three weeks left to convince voters to let him keep his job. His top Republican challenger, conservative talk show host Larry Elder, is facing controversies and shaking up his campaign team. Politico’s California Playbook senior writer Carla Marinucci joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on this unpredictable campaign. Source

Wright, 27, received care at a Boston hospital but was later released, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed. Source

Biden says U.S. is on pace to meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline; Companies add COVID-19 vaccine requirements to job postings Source

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is on track to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan by August 31. Over the past 24 hours, officials say they’ve evacuated about 19,000 people. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the president’s decision, the Supreme Court’s ruling on former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy and Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Vietnam. Source

Louisiana has reported its highest number of COVID-related deaths in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief and chief academic officer at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source