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6/19: A growing movement in Congress wants to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. There are urgent new efforts t fight the coronavirus. Jun 19, 2020

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There's a growing movement in Congress to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. There are urgent new efforts to fight the coronavirus, as more states face a major resurgence of the disease. The arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma where President Trump will hold a rally tomorrow is demanding his campaign provide a plan to ensure that attendees will be safe from the coronavirus. Former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe will face a judge for the first time today in connection with the death of Rayshard Brooks. Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants are resting a bit easier this morning, after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Dreamers to stay in the U.S. — though there will be more legal battles ahead.

The Hardest Job in the World: John Dickerson on the American Presidency Jun 19, 2020

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"60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson says the American presidency has become overburdened with duties since George Washington first took the oath of office. In “The Hardest Job in The World: The American Presidency,” Dickerson writes, “the American presidency is in trouble. It is overburdened, misunderstood, an almost impossible job to do.” He joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil to discuss the need to fix the presidency and how we choose the inhabitant of the office. He says successful presidents know how to delegate and build strong teams to achieve their goals. Plus, Dickerson shares how television changed expectations of presidents.

6/18: Bolton book says Trump asked China for re-election help. Atlanta officers face charges in death of Rayshard Brooks. Jun 18, 2020

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CBS News has obtained a copy of former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book "The Room Where it Happened," in which Bolton makes startling claims about President Trump and the White House — including writing that Trump tried to get China's president to help him win re-election. The two Atlanta police officers charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks have until 6 p.m. ET to turn themselves in. In an interview just four months before his death, Brooks was candid about his struggle with a justice system he believed was unfair and cruel. Tulsa, Oklahoma expects 100,000 people this weekend for President Trump's campaign rally and the city's Juneteenth celebration.

Are the U.S. and China Trending Toward a Cold War? Jun 17, 2020

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Even before the coronavirus crisis, former CIA acting director Michael Morell says the U.S. and China were trending toward a Cold War based on competition over technologies for the future and influence over the rest of the world. Morell, who also hosts the "Intelligence Matters" podcast, joins "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan to discuss how the blame game between the two nations over the pandemic has exacerbated the tension. They discuss where the bilateral relationship is heading, what the current environment of mistrust means for a trade deal and the race for a COVID-19 vaccine.

6/17: States see record-breaking number of coronavirus cases. Trump administration sues former national security adviser over upcoming book. Jun 17, 2020

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The country may be at a crucial point this morning in the coronavirus pandemic, with cases rising again and officials deciding whether to stay the course on re-opening. The Trump administration is suing the president's former National Security Adviser John Bolton to stop the publication of a tell-all book. After weeks of protests against police brutality, Republican Senator Tim Scott is set to unveil a plan today to reform America's police departments. A plan from Democrats is already making its way through the House. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins us from Washington D.C.

6/16: Atlanta announces major shift in police tactics. SCOTUS rules it's illegal to fire people for sexuality or gender identity. Jun 16, 2020

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Atlanta's mayor has announced big changes to the police department's use of force policies, following the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks. CBS News speaks with the Fulton County District Attorney who will be making the decision on whether to charge one or both of the officers involved in Brooks' death. The president is expected to sign an executive order on police reform later today. A coronavirus model used by the White House now projects more than 200,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 by October 1. The Supreme Court has ruled it is illegal for employers to fire workers because they are gay or transgender.

Brit Bennett on her New Novel 'The Vanishing Half" and the History of Racial Passing Jun 15, 2020

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Best-selling author Brit Bennett is following the success of her critically-acclaimed debut, "The Mothers," with a "The Vanishing Half," a novel exploring the American history of racial passing. She joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss how the story, which opens in 1968, is particularly timely today. Bennett also shares her reaction to J.K. Rowling's controversial statements on transgender women and how the trending #PublishingPaidMe has uncovered inequities within the publishing industry.

6/15: Protests erupt in Atlanta after police killing. States are reporting a rise in coronavirus cases. Jun 15, 2020

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There have been two nights of large-scale protests in Atlanta in response to another black man killed by police. Three weeks after the death of George Floyd, national demonstrators do not appear to be slowing down. At least nine states report increases in coronavirus cases over the past three days. President Trump is moving ahead with his first campaign rally in more than three months, despite health officials calling it a serious risk for spreading the virus. This morning, a former U.S. marine received a 16-year sentence in Moscow for alleged espionage.

6/12: Coronavirus cases spike as states reopen. Louisville bans "no-knock" warrants after Breonna Taylor's death. Jun 12, 2020

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At least 19 states have seen an increase in daily new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks. The Republican National Committee confirms President Trump will go to Jacksonville, Florida to accept the party's nomination for re-election. The president is still pushing Seattle's mayor to reclaim a neighborhood that protesters have turned into a "cop free zone." Louisville, Kentucky's city council is outlawing "no knock" warrants, nearly three months after police there shot and killed Breonna Taylor. A California man suspected of targeting police during a two-day crime spree is dead, after a manhunt ended with a shootout.

What Does it Mean to Defund the Police? Jun 12, 2020

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Activists have been calling for the dismantling of police for years, but it has gained traction since the killing of George Floyd. Many people of color don't feel protected by the police and believe Americans can survive without law enforcement as we know it. Phillip Atiba Goff, co-founder and CEO of the Center for Policing Equity, joins CBS News' Jeff Pegues to discuss what it would mean to defund the police and where the funds could be reallocated. Plus, Goff explains why the issue goes beyond policing and that this moment of protest should serve as an opportunity to rethink what it means to have safe communities and to reinvest in the communities that have been long abandoned.

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