Flooding across Louisiana is making rescue efforts more difficult as teams respond to calls for help. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the flood zone and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest forecast. Source

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to recall members of the House to take action on the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what McCarthy and other GOP members would like to see done. Source

In the wake of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, members of Congress are set to redistribute funding that was initially intended to support Afghan security forces. Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane III joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why some are urging lawmakers to put more of that money toward anti-terrorism efforts. Source

The number of hate crimes reported in 2020 was the highest recorded in over a decade, according to FBI data. The total number of incidents, 7,759, represented a 6% increase from 2019 and the highest number of hate crime incidents recorded since 2008, a year that had 7,783 incidents. Read more here. Source

The Republican Party has seen a decline in support among Asian Americans. Politico reporter Catherine Kim has been covering the issue and joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with details. Source

Storm shut down 95% of oil and gas production in the Gulf Coast and disrupted fuel deliveries. Source

Search and rescue operations are underway after Hurricane Ida​ slammed the Louisiana coast, leaving about one million homes and businesses without power. Source

Flooding caused by Ida and the debris left in its wake have made roads across Louisiana impassable, affecting rescue efforts. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

David Martin has covered the war in Afghanistan from its beginning. He joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss his insight into the end of America’s longest war. Source

Almost all of the Gulf’s crude oil and gas production are shut down as the region reels from Hurricane Ida. It could lead to an increase in gas prices. Source