President Biden is creating a bipartisan commission to study any potential changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss some reforms on the table. Source
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Michigan’s lieutenant governor on why extra vaccines should be sent to harder-hit states
The Biden administration has rejected a request from Michigan officials to send additional vaccine doses to the state as it battles a surge of COVID-19 cases. Democratic Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why he believes the Biden administration should develop a strategy to target the nation’s hot spots. Source
Will Smith pulls film production from Georgia over voting law
Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling production of their upcoming film out of Georgia after the state enacted new voting restrictions. Source
Brits debate banning Trump
In response to an online petition that called Donald Trump’s comments about Muslims hate speech, the U.K. Parliament debated banning him from Britain. Mark Phillips explains the committee has no power to ban anybody. But there was a spirited debate. Source
Trump vs. Cruz war of words gets personal
Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump called fellow candidate Ted Cruz a “nasty guy” Monday. The two are locked in a war of words that has largely consisted of personal insults rather than policy issues. Major Garrett reports. Source
Sean Penn shares his surprise over “El Chapo’s” capture
On “60 Minutes,” actor Sean Penn shared his motivation for seeking out an interview with the drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. In a part of the conversation that didn’t air, Penn talks to Charlie Rose about the fugitive’s recent capture. Source
Sean Penn hopes to talk to “El Chapo” again
Charlie Rose’s interview with actor Sean Penn is gaining global attention. Penn broke his silence about his meeting with Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Penn tells Rose he was not out to glorify Guzman. Source
Prince Harry to attend Prince Philip’s funeral without Meghan
Prince Harry has arrived in the U.K. ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral. His wife, Meghan, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child, remained in the U.S. on medical advice. Holly Williams has more details. Source
Remembering Alan Rickman
The worlds of film and theater are mourning the loss of British actor Alan Rickman, best recognized as Professor Snape in the “Harry Potter” films, who died this past week after a bout with cancer. Critic David Edelstein pays tribute to his sublime talent. Source
U.S. deficit hits $1.7 trillion over last six months
The latest monthly Treasury report says the country spent nearly $660 billion more than it took in during March alone. Source