In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day’s other political news. Source
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Dangerous storms devastate Louisiana
Parts of Louisiana are under flash flood and tornado warnings are in effect as a dangerous storm system moves through. Source
Expert says identity is at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Copenhagen on the U.S. diplomatic response to the fighting in Israel and Gaza. Then Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with insight on some of the identity issues that are central to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Source
Israel strikes Hamas tunnels after conflict’s deadliest day
At least 200 Palestinians, including dozens of children, and 10 Israelis, including two children, have been killed in the conflict so far. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. Source
Some states and businesses lift mask mandates after CDC guidance
Dozens of states are lifting mask mandates for the fully vaccinated. However, there’s growing frustration about how to enforce the new guidelines. Meg Oliver has more. Source
Supreme Court to take up major abortion rights case
The Supreme Court said it will take up the most direct challenge to abortion rights in a generation. Jan Crawford has a look at what’s at stake. Source
Restaurants struggle to hire amid 20-year high for job openings
Bars and restaurants are taking a hit as employees decline to come back to work. Source
Anthony McClain’s family demands justice
The rally will include appearances by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of George Floyd. Source
Businesses struggle to fill millions of job openings
There are 8.1 million job openings across the U.S. — a 20-year high — as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie Yuccas takes a look. Source
Walmart, Starbucks to forego masks for vaccinated shoppers
CDC’s latest mask guidance leaves businesses scrambling to revise their own COVID-19 policies. Source