Four police officers are set to testify on Tuesday before a select House committee on the deadly Capitol insurrection. The officers will answer questions on their security tactics during the January 6 attack. Seven Democrats and two Republicans will conduct the investigation. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on what to expect. Source
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Teen Lydia Jacoby nabs first U.S. women’s swimming gold in Tokyo
Jacoby is the first Alaskan to make the U.S. swim team and received immense support from fans watching in her hometown of Seward. Source
Trump ally Tom Barrack pleads not guilty to illegal lobbying charges
Tom Barrack, a close adviser to former President Trump, pleaded not guilty to federal charges that accuse him of illegally lobbying for the United Arab Emirates. Source
Local Matters: N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo facing multiple investigations as he eyes 4th term
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made his first public appearance since he faced questioning in state Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. The probe isn’t a criminal investigation, but it could affect the New York Legislature’s impeachment inquiry and Cuomo’s hopes of a fourth term. Josefa Velásquez, a senior reporter for The City, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the multiple investigations surrounding the governor. Source
7/26: Red and Blue
Senate hammering out details of infrastructure deal; White House marks anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Source
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California and NYC mandate COVID vaccines for public workers; Students adapt wheelchair to allow teacher’s husband to take newborn for walk Source
How a CBS News correspondent’s anxiety almost cost him his voice
“It’s like a second baseman in baseball who can’t throw to first,” Jeff Pegues. “I lost my voice, and frankly, I thought my career was over.” Source
California and NYC mandate COVID vaccines for public workers
New York City is requiring city workers to get COVID shots or undergo weekly testing. Meanwhile, California said it will begin checking for proof of vaccination. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Moderna may expand pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial
The drug maker plans to expand the size of its trial to look for “rarer events” of side effects. Source
Jet fuel shortages hit Western airports
The demand for jet fuel is up as firefighting aircraft battle blazes across the West. Source