Some of the voting procedures people relied on during the pandemic are now illegal under changes passed by Republican state legislators. The Washington Post’s national reporter, Dave Weigel, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at which states would have seen different election results had the new restrictive laws been in place during the 2020 race. Source
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New York City Marathon to return in November
The New York City Marathon will return on November 7, according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. For now, capacity is capped at 33,000 runners, but Cuomo said that restriction could change in coming months if things continue to improve. Read more here. Source
Ex-cop charged in death of Daunte Wright to stand trial in December
A second-degree manslaughter case may proceed against Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in April. Read more here. Source
Ex-cop will face trial in Daunte Wright shooting, judge rules
Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter trial in December, a judge ruled. Source
Biden releases his 2020 income tax returns
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden released copies of their joint 2020 federal income tax return on Monday as millions of people across the country faced a filing deadline. The first couple reported a gross income of $607,336 last year and paid $157,414 in federal income taxes, which was an effective federal income tax rate of 25.9%. Read more here. Source
Biden expresses support for cease-fire during call with Israeli Prime Minister
President Biden is facing growing calls from within his own party to help bring an end to violence in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
U.S. commits to admitting 250 asylum-seekers per day
The Biden administration has been negotiating with the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued the government over the expulsions of migrant families. Source
“CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil and MSNBC anchor Katy Tur welcome baby girl
“CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil and MSNBC anchor Katy Tur have announced the birth of their daughter, Eloise Judy Bear Dokoupil. Source
Protests intensify across Colombia; demonstrators killed during clashes with police
Deadly anti-government protests are intensifying in Colombia as they enter a third week. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Reuters’ Colombia correspondent Oliver Griffin about demonstrators’ demands and how government leaders are responding. Source
Family of Anthony McClain holds rally to demand police accountability
The family of Anthony McClain, a Black man who was shot in the back by police last August, held a rally Monday to demand accountability in the case. The rally included appearances by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of George Floyd. CBS Los Angeles’ Nicole Comstock reports. Source