As CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports, the U.S. is now averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. The former head of the FDA warns that numbers could become higher as the new school year kicks off. Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more. Source
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Senate nearing final vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Senate could hold a final vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill as early as Tuesday morning. CBS News’ Skyler Henry walks us through some of the last minute obstacles lawmakers overcame. Then, Dave Clarke, The Washington Post’s Congress editor, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what will happen next with the bill. Source
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew over alleged abuse
“The powerful and rich are not exempt from being held responsible for their actions,” Giuffre said in a statement. Source
8 ICU beds left as Arkansas hits record COVID hospitalizations
“Today’s report shows some very startling numbers,” Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson tweeted as the state grapples with a COVID surge. Source
New York State Assembly to hold Cuomo impeachment hearings by end of August
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat’s top aide resigned following the state attorney general’s report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Taliban captures another Afghan capital in sweeping assault
Afghanistan’s provincial capitals are falling to the Taliban like dominoes as the U.S. withdraws from the country. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
Cuomo impeachment inquiry to move “with all due haste,” New York Assembly speaker says
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Judiciary Committee on Monday held a press conference after the committee met to discuss impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Watch their press conference. Source
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, alleging sexual abuse
Virginia Giuffre is suing Prince Andrew, alleging he sexually abused her when she was 17. She alleges Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with Prince Andrew, who has denied wrongdoing. Source
Dixie Fire grows to second largest in California history
California’s Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of New York City. Source
Ex-Michigan GOP leader says relitigating the 2020 election is a losing message in 2022
The former executive director of Michigan’s Republican Party and GOP strategist Jason Cabel Roe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why he thinks relitigating the 2020 election is a losing strategy for Republicans in 2022, and how the party should frame President Biden’s big spending proposals. Source