Vaccinating people fast enough to stay ahead of the new variant, though it is getting better. When that briefing begins, we will bring it to you. There is also a lot going on Behind The Scenes right now on capitol hill. It is about to spill out into public view. The Republican Party trying to figure out what to do with itself in this posttrump era. Who carries the mantle . Who do they stand with . Liz cheney, a lifelong republican, member of House Leadership who voted her conscience and explained very cleary to impeach donald trump and facing blowback. Or do they stand with Marjorie Taylor greene who is on video and online pushing wild, unfounded and antisemitic Conspiracy Theories. Sources telling cnn she has not given any indication that she wants to correct, reject and apologize for that. House republicans met late into the night last night about Marjorie Taylor greene and their future. This afternoon House Republicans will gather once again. The most immediate question is, do repub
Warning and a dangerous surge of Coronavirus Infections across the south. The World Health Organization now says the pandemic is far from over and that it may actually be speeding up. Here in the u. S. More than half of all states are seeing increases in cases. Overwhelming hospitals and leading to long lines at testing sites in florida and texas. And as we head into the july 4th weekend, the second big holiday of the summer, experts are warning we may be paying a price for how states handled the first one, memorial day. About half of all new cases in the u. S. Are in california, texas, florida and arizona. Forcing some governors who once touted reopening to order new closures, tonight arizonas governor says he is shutting down bars, nightclubs and water acrks for a month. Beaches and bars in florida are also shutting down. And new york and new jersey are rethinking just how fast they want to reopen restaurants. As we come on the air, the virus has killed more than half a Million Peopl
President trump to do. Abortion rights ruling, the Supreme Court strikes down more restrictions on abortion. The chief justice voting with the courts liberal wing, why the ruling could affect this falls election. Paying to kill americans . Did Vladimir Putins government put a price on the heads of american soldiers in afghanistan . Congress now asking what did the president know and were u. S. Troops killed . Critical condition, two Tulsa Police Officers shot in the head after a traffic stop goes bad. What were learning as we come on the air. Texas soldier missing. New developments tonight in the search for an army private who vanished from fort hood. And sketching out a recovery. How a young coronavirus patients art made a difference to more than just his doctors. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capitol. Garrett good evening to our viewers in the west. Thank you for joining us, norah is off tonight, im Major Garrett. Were going to begin wit
Garrett good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im Major Garrett. Were going to begin with breaking news. A stunning surge in coronavirus cases across much of our country that is forcing states to close bars, beaches and businesses, reimposing restrictions just days before the july 4th holiday. Tonight, the number of new infections nationwide is nearly double what it was just two weeks ago. In some states, the increases are even more dramatic. Texas is now reporting 8,000 new cases in 24 hours, a new record. And in what feels like a nightmarish flashback to the early days of this pandemic, overflowing Emergency Rooms in houston are sending patients to other cities. Tonight, californias governor says cases are spiking so quickly there, he is shutting down most businesses he only recently allowed to reopen. And the fast food giant mcdonalds says it is scrapping plans to serve food inside most of its restaurants for at least the next three weeks. Nationwide
Mandmathtonion which ones work. And, what the president just said about whether he will now wear one. Calling it a hoax. President trump says he doesnt believe reports that russians tried to put bounties on american soldiers. This just hours after his own National Security advisor said it was important enough to share with troops. Plus, the president demands new york cancel plans to paint black lives matter outside his manhattan highrise. The reaction tonight after he calls the phrase a symbol of hate. Breaking news in the disappearance of a fort hood soldier. Shots ring out as Police Approach a suspect. As investigators share details with a missing womans family. Seattle standoff. Police move in to clear out a neighborhood taken over by protestors weeks ago. And, music for the movement. Meet the 12yearold sensation who is writing the soundtrack for this moment is iss the cbs w with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Garrett good evening to our viewers in the west. Tha