Paul Hodgkins, a 38-year-old crane operator from Florida, waved a “Trump 2020” flag on the floor of the Senate chamber January 6 and pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding. Source
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Biden administration to send 3 million vaccine doses to Guatemala
The White House plans to announce the shipment Monday, according to a White House official. Source
President Biden discusses economic recovery ahead of infrastructure push
President Joe Biden spoke about jobs and his plans for economic recovery Monday, including the negotiated bipartisan infrastructure framework, as the nation continues reopening from the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source
How to watch Jeff Bezos launch into space
“I’m not really nervous. I’m excited,” Bezos said as he and 3 crewmates prepared to become the first people to launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. Source
Dog trapped behind wall rescued and reunited with family
A homeowner heard a dog crying behind a garage wall and called the Cincinnati Fire Department to check it out. They knocked a hole in the wall and found Gertie – a dog who had been missing for five days. Source
CBS News poll shows unvaccinated Americans less concerned about Delta variant than vaccinated Americans
As the U.S. battles a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, new polling by CBS News shows concern over the Delta variant is high, but that’s more among vaccinated Americans. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN with a breakdown of the data. Source
COVID-19 cases up in all 50 states for first time since January
For the first time since January, all 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to get their shots to keep the Delta variant from spreading. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from hard-hit Arkansas, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what’s deterring people from getting their shots, what she has observed in her own patients and whether indoor mask mandates could come back after Los Angeles County put one into place over the weekend. Source
Iowa Christian summit attracts possible 2024 presidential candidates
More than 1,000 Christian conservatives gathered Friday in Des Moines, Iowa for the annual Family Leadership Summit, where they heard from former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Boston Globe reporter James Pindell spoke to attendees and joined CBSN to discuss what he learned about how they feel about the prospect of former President Donald Trump running again in 2024. Source
Van Horn, Texas, gearing up for international fame with Blue Origin launch
The tiny town of Van Horn, Texas, is preparing for an influx of people and international attention ahead of Jeff Bezos’ launch to space. Blue Origin’s first human flight will launch from its facility just to the north of the town. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives urgent infrastructure warning
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave an urgent warning ahead of this week’s infrastructure vote in an interview that can be seen only on “CBS This Morning.” Transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports. Source