President Joe Biden heads to Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss voting rights, as Democrats and civil rights activists look to combat Republican-led changes to state voting laws. The Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the antipoverty group Poor People’s Campaign, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what Democrats can do to ensure voting access for people of color and lift them out of poverty. Source
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Texas governor calls state lawmakers back for special legislative session
Texas state lawmakers are back in Austin for a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott to focus on the Republican’s conservative priorities. CBS News’ Adam Brewster spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the session, Abbott’s potential 2024 presidential run and 2022 primary challenge. Source
Vaccination rate among ICE detainees remains low as cases surge
ICE is currently detaining more than 27,000 immigrants. So far, just over 1,300 detainees have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Philippines letting kids outside for first time in over a year
As the country grappled with the pandemic, it mandated that children five and above stay indoors. Source
CDC says no masks needed for fully vaccinated teachers and students
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask guidelines for fully vaccinated teachers, students and staff Friday, saying they do not need to wear masks in school buildings. Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, joined CBSN to discuss the new mask guidance and the CDC’s guidance that anyone fully vaccinated does not need a COVID vaccine booster. Source
FDA calls for probe of agency, Biogen over Alzheimer’s drug
Acting commissioner Janet Woodcock said there are “ongoing interest and questions” about how FDA cleared the drug for use. Source
Heat wave hits Southwest as Tropical Storm Elsa races up the Atlantic seaboard
A new heat wave blisters the Southwest as dangerous flash flooding hits the New York City area ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the details. Source
Another extreme heat wave in West threatens all-time highs
For the third time since the beginning of June, a life-threatening heat wave is underway in the western U.S. Source
Biden signs executive order cracking down on anticompetitive economic practices
The president signed an order to “promote competition in the American economy,” according to the White House. Source
U.S. Capitol Police may run out of funding if Congress does not act
Unless Congress passes a supplemental security bill, the fund to pay officers will run out in mid-August. Source