Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan declared just after 7 p.m. ET that there were enough members to call the session into order. Source
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Visa processing delays leave Afghan refugees in limbo
The Biden administration says it is working as quickly as possible to process Special Immigrant Visa applications for Afghans who worked with the U.S., but thousands are waiting in limbo. The Washington Post’s diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with details from her reporting on refugee advocates accusing the administration of moving slowly for months due to concerns over political backlash. Source
3 senators test positive for COVID-19 as U.S. prepares for booster shots
Three U.S. senators say they’ve tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. That comes as the Biden administration is preparing to roll out booster shots for millions of people who received the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and then CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more about what to expect.. Source
D.C. bomb threat suspect taken into custody following hours-long standoff
An hours-long standoff North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb on Capitol Hill ended peacefully. Authorities say 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry is now in custody. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source
COVID booster shots to begin in September as Delta variant fills hospitals and breakthrough infections rise
CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest on the summer surge in coronavirus cases as the Biden administration prepares to roll out booster shots next month. Then Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest on vaccines and the risk of “breakthrough” infections. Source
Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan on evacuating Americans from Afghanistan
President Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the president believes U.S. forces will be able to get all Americans who want to leave Afghanistan out of the country by the end of the month. However, he said the U.S. does not know exactly how many Americans are in the country. Watch Norah O’Donnell’s interview with the top Biden adviser. Source
Tropical Storm Henri could impact Northeast this weekend
Tropical Storm Henri is on track to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday night. Up to eight inches of rain could drench the Northeast. Source
FAA fines for unruly passengers top $1 million this year
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued more than $1 million in fines so far this year — mostly to travelers who refuse to wear masks during their flights. Source
Delta surge strains hospitals across southern states
Many ICU units throughout the South are at or nearing capacity as the Delta variant sweeps through the region. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Britney Spears investigated for allegedly striking employee
Britney Spears is under investigation for allegedly hitting an employee during an argument at her home. The employee was not hurt. Source