The decision follows backlash over leaked comments she made about her former colleague Maria Taylor. Source
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Federal rental aid distribution is picking up, but many still await help
The Biden administration is aiming to expedite federal rental assistance payments to renters who face eviction amid the pandemic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 7.9 million households are behind on rent. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with a closer look. Source
In California recall, Newsom’s top GOP challenger, Larry Elder, shakes up campaign amid abuse claims
With California’s recall election officially underway, Governor Gavin Newsom has just three weeks left to convince voters to let him keep his job. His top Republican challenger, conservative talk show host Larry Elder, is facing controversies and shaking up his campaign team. Politico’s California Playbook senior writer Carla Marinucci joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on this unpredictable campaign. Source
Letitia Wright injured filming stunt on the set of “Black Panther 2”
Wright, 27, received care at a Boston hospital but was later released, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed. Source
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Biden says U.S. is on pace to meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline; Companies add COVID-19 vaccine requirements to job postings Source
Biden stands firm on August 31 withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is on track to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan by August 31. Over the past 24 hours, officials say they’ve evacuated about 19,000 people. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the president’s decision, the Supreme Court’s ruling on former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy and Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Vietnam. Source
Doctor on record high COVID-19 deaths in Louisiana and new safety measures
Louisiana has reported its highest number of COVID-related deaths in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief and chief academic officer at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Titans Raise Over $150,000 at Kickoff Luncheon to Benefit the Titans Foundation, Middle Tennessee Community
The event featured presentations from Titans leadership, coaching staff, team president and CEO Burke Nihill, general manager Jon Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel and others. Members of the team’s ownership group were also on hand. Source
Ty Garbin gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot
Garbin told prosecutors six men trained at his property, constructing a “shoot house” to resemble Whitmer’s vacation home and “assaulting it with firearms.” Source
Titans Claim OL Derwin Gray Off Waivers, Place OLB Harold Landry on Reserve/COVID-19 List
Gray (6-5, 320) was selected in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Gray joined the Jaguars last December after they added him off waivers from Pittsburgh. Gray played in five games with the Steelers. Source