As CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports, the White House admits on Tuesday that it won’t meet President Biden’s goal of partially vaccinating at least 70% of adults by July 4. Then CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports that top officials and health experts are urging young adults to get vaccinated as the Delta variant takes hold. Then Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the coronavirus headlines of the day. Source
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Local Matters: New York City voters head to polls to pick next mayor
Primary day is underway in New York City, where voters are casting their ballots for a new mayor. Ranked-choice voting is also being rolled out for the first time in a citywide election that allows voters to rank their top choices, instead of picking just one. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the new system on the elections. Source
U.S. to admit more asylum-seekers previously required to wait in Mexico
The Biden administration has been slowly processing asylum-seekers who were previously required to wait in dangerous border cities and squalid tent camps in Mexico. Source
9 states set to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits on Saturday
A growing number of states are set to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits early, ahead of September’s expiration deadline. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Senate Republicans block Democrats’ voting rights bill
With a 50-50 vote, the effort, which garnered last-minute backing from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Source
“History UnErased” on a mission to bring LGBTQ topics to classrooms
“History UnErased” is bringing LGBTQ topics into the mainstream curriculum in U.S. classrooms. Debra Fowler, co-founder and executive director, joined CBSN to discuss the importance of the program. Source
Judge releases new video in alleged Proud Boys conspiracy case
The videos had been played in court proceedings related to the federal case against Charles Donohoe, who prosecutors said is president of his local Proud Boys chapter. Source
State GOP lawmakers increasing control over elections
State Republican lawmakers are taking drastic steps to consolidate and expand control over elections. The New York Times reported on efforts by state legislatures to strip powers away from local authorities, and some states are specifically targeting Democrats of color. Nick Corasaniti, a political correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly eight in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people. Source
How cryptocurrency has allowed cybercrime to thrive
The growing popularity and cost of allegedly untraceable cryptocurrencies has ushered in a new era of cybercrime. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson talks with Tanya Rivero about the ties between the two and how digital currency is playing a role in the latest spike of ransomware attacks. Source