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DACA applicants worry after federal judge blocks approval of new applications

Thousands of teenagers from immigrant families are still hoping to be a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, though a Texas federal judge blocked the Biden administration earlier this month from approving new applicants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how applicants are affected. Source

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Jake Ellzey defeats Susan Wright in Texas congressional election runoff

The Associated Press projects that Jake Ellzey has won the special runoff election in Texas’ 6th congressional district. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and former Republican National Committee communications director and Republican strategist Doug Heye joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source

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Legal expert weighs in on debate over COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The White House is expected to require federal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested regularly. A CBS News source said the Biden administration is still finalizing the rules but President Biden will make the announcement Thursday. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has released an opinion on vaccine mandates that could affect people waiting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fully authorize the coronavirus vaccines. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss. Source

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Eye Opener: CDC recommends masks again

The CDC now says vaccinated Americans should resume wearing masks indoors in certain parts of the country. Also, Simone Biles pulls out of the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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