The family has continued to hold rallies demanding the officers involved be held accountable. Source
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GOP-dominated Arizona supervisors call for end to election audit
The state Senate president letter drew the attention of former President Trump, who blasted it out through his Save America PAC and called her claims “devastating.” Source
Biden backs Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire in Netanyahu call
In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day’s other political news. Source
Tax filing deadline in the United States
Tax Day was pushed back a month — to May 17 — because of the pandemic. Sheneya Wilson, founder and CEO of Fola Financial, explains the changes to filing this year and when taxpayers can expect to see their tax refunds. Source
Biden under pressure to support Palestinians in Mideast conflict
Progressives in the Democratic Party are calling for President Biden to express stronger support for Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The escalating crisis is Mr. Biden’s first major test in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Biden backs Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire in Netanyahu call
In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day’s other political news. Source
Dangerous storms devastate Louisiana
Parts of Louisiana are under flash flood and tornado warnings are in effect as a dangerous storm system moves through. Source
Expert says identity is at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Copenhagen on the U.S. diplomatic response to the fighting in Israel and Gaza. Then Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with insight on some of the identity issues that are central to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Source
Israel strikes Hamas tunnels after conflict’s deadliest day
At least 200 Palestinians, including dozens of children, and 10 Israelis, including two children, have been killed in the conflict so far. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. Source
Some states and businesses lift mask mandates after CDC guidance
Dozens of states are lifting mask mandates for the fully vaccinated. However, there’s growing frustration about how to enforce the new guidelines. Meg Oliver has more. Source