Trump attacks big Pharma, announces programs to lower drug prices
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top Republican Michigan legislators to meet Friday with Trump
The meeting comes at the president's request.
Trump campaign transfers $3 million to Wisconsin for recount
The campaign is requesting recounts in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, both heavily Democratic.
Trump considering 2024 presidential bid
Trump has "100%" mentioned it in conversations with his top advisers in recent days, a Trump campaign senior adviser and a Trump ally told CBS News.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden pleads with Democrats and Republicans to come together for COVID-19 relief bill
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," the president-elect said. "What is he doing?"
Biden projected to take 306 Electoral College votes to Trump's 232
In 2016, President Trump received 306 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 232.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Obama tells "60 Minutes" he's "more troubled" by GOP members "humoring" Trump
"They appear to be motivated — in part because — the president doesn't like to lose and — never admits loss," Mr. Obama said.
Dems and GOP worry about Facebook and Google political ad bans
Georgia Senate runoffs take place January 5, and both parties are eager to get voters registered and casting ballots in early voting period.
Biden's congratulatory calls with world leaders aren't involving State Dept
A transition expert calls the lack of help from State Dept with the calls "unprecedented."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: McConnell takes victory lap and backs Trump's refusal to concede
Control of the Senate will not likely be decided until the two Senate runoffs in Georgia take place on January 5.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: As recount talk grows, remember: Margins have to be very, very, very thin to affect calls
The 2000 race is of course an extreme example.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Both campaigns keep up pleas for donations
After a record-breaking election in terms of fundraising, if you thought the emails and text message appeals for donations would end on Election Day, think again!
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden projected winner of Michigan and Wisconsin but legal challenges loom
The Trump campaign has called for a recount in Wisconsin.
Election Day is here - Trail Markers special early edition
Tens of millions are expected to turn out, and over 100 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early and mail-in voting.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: On Election Eve, 97 million Americans have already voted
If you are waiting in line when the polls close, stay in line because you still have the right to vote.
COVID-19 considered a top issue in GOP ads in just 2 battleground states
Republicans are tiptoeing around the pandemic on national and local airwaves.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: How ads from the two campaigns differ in the final sprint
An analysis of ads by Kantar/Campaign Media Analysis Group found Trump campaign ads since June took a more negative tone or contrasted with his opponent.
Supreme Court won't expedite review of Pennsylvania ballot extension
"[T]here is simply not enough time at this late date to decide the question before the election," Justice Alito wrote. "That does not mean, however, that the state court decision must escape our review."
Trump hits the campaign trail in Nebraska
There's a single electoral college vote up for grabs in Nebraska's 2nd District; Nebraska is one of two states to split electoral college votes among congressional districts.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Why not make Election Day a national holiday?
Voting experts urged that declaring Election Day a federal holiday wouldn't solve any of the frustrating problems we're now seeing.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They're also spending it.
Jaime Harrison, Sara Gideo and Mark Kelly all raised record-breaking funds.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump and Biden meet for final debate as Americans have started casting their ballots
Some form of voting is underway in all 50 states.
Obama hits the trail for Biden in Pennsylvania
He made his first in-person appearance for Biden in the Keystone State at a socially distanced drive-in rally.
Early in-person voting begins in Wisconsin
There was steady turnout and long lines in some parts of the state Tuesday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump says in campaign call that Fauci is a "disaster"
Mr. Trump said Fauci is a "very nice man" but "loves being on TV" and that he has "made a lot of bad calls."
Politics
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Heather Conley on Russia's "strategic conservatism" — "Intelligence Matters"
Conley, the president of the German Mashall Fund, talks to Morell about how Russian President Vladimir Putin has leveraged the support of the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church to portray himself as a global defender of conservative values.
Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
House Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing for July 12
The committee has not yet announced a focus, or if there will be any witnesses.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Georgia grand jury investigating Trump wants testimony from Giuliani, Graham
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, is probing potential interference in the state's 2020 elections.
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
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Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Rivian launching electric SUV amid questions about company's future
Rivian, which won the race to deliver the first all-electric pickup truck, is launching its SUV amid major questions about whether it can deliver on its ambitious goals.
Dallas Cowboys face critics amid gun-themed coffee partnership
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ free for one year
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
Job openings fell in May but remained near historic high
Employers advertised fewer jobs as the economy showed signs of slowing, but there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person.
Politics
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Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Health
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Best sunscreens for summer 2022
Beauty director April Franzino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the best sunscreens Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab tested for summer 2022. She offers tips for parents on ways to get kids to wear sunscreen when heading outside this summer.
Stealth health risks of soccer examined
The family of professional soccer player Scott Vermillion says they learned about the warning signs of brain damage from head impacts too late. Vermillion was diagnosed with CTE after his death, making him the first public case in a U.S. professional player. Dr. Jon LaPook continues his look at the emerging evidence on CTE.
Canada to throw out 13.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak, CDC says
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
World
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12 civilians dead as Russia shells eastern Ukraine: "Every crime will be punished"
One governor accused Russian forces of scorched-earth tactics, "burning down and destroying everything on their way."
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Bishop proposes "social pact" with drug traffickers in Mexico
Questions about the security strategy of Mexico's president have mounted since two Jesuit priests were murdered last month.
U.K.'s Boris Johnson clings to power as scandal sparks wave of resignations
The latest stain on the premier's credibility came in the form of his shifting account on when he knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a man he promoted.
Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Officials in Nigeria say "very determined" Boko Haram rebels used "high-grade explosives" to create the escape route.
Entertainment
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Coldplay on inclusive concerts
“CBS Mornings speaks” with the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay about the implementation of new technology that helps deaf concert-goers enjoy their music.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
"Into the Woods" returns to Broadway
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role starring in the revival of "Into The Woods" on Broadway. She speaks on the healing power of the show and its important messages.
Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Technology
Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Science
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Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Accused Highland Park parade gunman denied bail
The 21-year-old man accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has been denied bail. He appeared before a judge for the first time on Wednesday, facing seven first-degree murder charges. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses what happened in court.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Space
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Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Sri Lanka Prime Minister says country is "bankrupt"
Sri Lanka's prime minister says the country is officially bankrupt. The South Asian country defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as an independent nation in May. SIshaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss why Sri Lanka's financial crisis continues to worsen.
Members of Trump's legal team subpoenaed
Georgia officials investigating potential criminal interference in the state's 2020 elections have subpoenaed seven Trump allies. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the potential impact this could have on the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
No bail for Bobby Crimo III, accused shooter in Highland Park mass shooting
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
Party strategies heading into 2022 midterms
Former President Trump could announce as soon as this summer another run for office in 2024, sources close to Mr. Trump tell CBS News. Lauren Zelt, former deputy communications director to New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte and founder of Zelt Communications and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss what a Trump candidacy could mean ahead of the November midterm elections.
Boris Johnson faces intense push to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing intense pressure to resign as several members of his government have stepped down, including some key cabinet officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the scrutiny Johnson faces, and whether his own party could push him out of office.