The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat’s top aide resigned following the state attorney general’s report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
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Taliban captures another Afghan capital in sweeping assault
Afghanistan’s provincial capitals are falling to the Taliban like dominoes as the U.S. withdraws from the country. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
Cuomo impeachment inquiry to move “with all due haste,” New York Assembly speaker says
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Judiciary Committee on Monday held a press conference after the committee met to discuss impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Watch their press conference. Source
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, alleging sexual abuse
Virginia Giuffre is suing Prince Andrew, alleging he sexually abused her when she was 17. She alleges Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with Prince Andrew, who has denied wrongdoing. Source
Dixie Fire grows to second largest in California history
California’s Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of New York City. Source
Ex-Michigan GOP leader says relitigating the 2020 election is a losing message in 2022
The former executive director of Michigan’s Republican Party and GOP strategist Jason Cabel Roe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why he thinks relitigating the 2020 election is a losing strategy for Republicans in 2022, and how the party should frame President Biden’s big spending proposals. Source
U.N. climate report issues dire warning
A new study from the United Nations warns that wildfires, floods and extreme heat could soon have catastrophic results unless humans act fast to stop greenhouse emissions. Ben Tracy has the details. Source
Biden administration ramping up border deportations and prosecutions
The Biden administration is increasing deportations and prosecutions to deter migrants from crossing the southern U.S. border illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss his reporting. Source
Pentagon to require all military members to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Source
Volunteers make Florida beach accessible to all
People with disabilities often don’t have access to the beach. Volunteers are changing that. Source