Democratic lawmakers from Texas are trying to block a pair of restrictive voting bills by fleeing the state during a special legislative session. On Tuesday, they met with Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss voting rights. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the lawmakers had to leave the state and what they could face once they return. Source

Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in at least half of the U.S. The Delta variant is fueling the surge, but the CDC says vaccines are still effective against it. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration’s transition advisory board, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest. Source

Dozens of raging wildfires scorch Western U.S.; “The Crown” and “The Mandalorian” lead Emmy nominations Source

President Biden calls for voting rights protections; Texas Democrats stage walk out to delay vote Source

President Biden is expected to speak out against Republican efforts to impose restrictions on voting rights as the issue comes to a head in Texas. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more. Source

Americans are desperate to travel after more than a year of being stuck at home during the pandemic. But travel costs are going through the roof. Jamie Yuccas takes a look. Source

Democrats will attempt to pass the bill through reconciliation, a process that will allow the legislation to be approved without any Republican votes. Source

The Bootleg Fire, which started in Klamath County, has destroyed 54 structures and 21 homes. Source

CBS News is excited to be a part of the NAHJ 2021 International Training Conference and Career Fair. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source