As of Saturday evening, 24.99 new confirmed cases were reported for every 100,000 people in California, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. Source
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Watch live: Inspiration4 crew set to splash down after historic flight
The Inspiration4 crew plans a 7:06 p.m. EDT splashdown near Cape Canaveral to close out mission. Source
“Justice for J6” rally draws smaller than expected crowds at U.S. Capitol
Turnout at the far-right “Justice for J6” rally at the U.S. Capitol was smaller than expected. Organizers originally predicted about 700 people would attend. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN’s Lana Zak from the rally. Source
FDA declines to recommend booster shots for the general public
The FDA is recommending coronavirus booster shots for people 65 and older or with compromised immune systems. It declined to recommend a third shot for the general public. Dr. William Schaffner, who is on the CDC’s advisory committee on immunization, joined CBSN to discuss the FDA’s decision. Source
Another evacuation flight leaves Afghanistan with 28 U.S. citizens
It is not clear how many Americans remain in Afghanistan. Source
How to watch the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards
The 73rd Emmy Awards will return Sunday to celebrate the best in television. Source
Police outnumber protesters at rally supporting January 6 rioters
Between 400 and 500 demonstrators turned out for a rally to support those charged in January’s riot, U.S. Capitol Police confirmed — far fewer than the 700 officials initially expected. Source
How law enforcement prepared for pro-January 6 rally
U.S. Capitol Police estimate around 400-450 people were inside the protest area during the “Justice for J6” rally on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN from outside the U.S. Capitol building with how law enforcement worked to maintain peace. Source
Future of GOP as protesters rally in support of January 6th rioters
Law enforcement increased security measures ahead of Saturday’s protest in Washington, D.C., as demonstrators showed support for the rioters who were charged for their roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January. A recent poll shows 61% of Republicans say former President Trump was not responsible for the attack, and about 27% of Republicans say it’s very or somewhat likely he will be reinstated as president by the end of the year. Jennifer Lim, founder and executive director of Republican Women for Congress, and Kevin Sheridan, former Republican National Committee spokesman, joined CBSN to discuss the future of the GOP. Source
Large police presence at “Justice for J6” rally at U.S. Capitol
There was a large police presence at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday in anticipation of potential violence at the “Justice for J6” rally. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN’s Lana Zak from the event. Source