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Former White House adviser discusses takeaways from Jan. 6 hearings

Congressional aides say Tuesday's Jan 6. hearing will dive into how former President Trump tried to pressure state officials to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, former White House adviser and author of "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders are Made," David Gergen, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Beyonce drops song, "Break My Soul"

It's from her forthcoming seventh solo studio album, "Renaissance."

End of controversial Supreme Court term looms

There are 18 cases remaining on the Supreme Court's docket before the current term ends. Several highly-anticipated rulings may determine the future of abortion and gun rights in the U.S. Deborah Pearlstein, professor at Cardozo School of Law and co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Credit card industry blocking effort to track suspicious gun sales

A CBS News investigation shows the credit card industry is blocking a new effort to report suspicious gun purchases to law enforcement. CBS chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

From the CBS News Archive: Roger Mudd Watergate Special Report

As presented by John Dickerson on the CBS News streaming network, Roger Mudd's CBS News Special Report from November 4, 1973, "The Embattled President," was focused on Richard Nixon's secret taping system.

CBS Evening News, June 20, 2022

6 people hospitalized after taxi jumps curb in New York City; Barrier-breaking Black cyclist honored in Indianapolis

Eye on America: A look at gun violence, the Lincoln Memorial's role in social change, and more

We take a look at the devastating toll of gun violence and a program in Atlanta trying to stop it. Then we visit the Lincoln Memorial to honor its role in social change. And we travel to Michigan to see how policing is changing in cities across America. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

Texas GOP Convention embraces far-right platform

The Texas GOP formally adopted many far-right stances, including rejecting the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Dallas Morning News political reporter Gromer Jeffers joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

January 6 committee has not ruled out subpoena for former Vice President Pence

The January 6 committee said it has not ruled out a subpoena for former Vice President Mike Pence following a hearing focused on former President Trump's push to get Pence to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Pence, meanwhile, criticized President Biden's handling of the economy in a speech in Chicago on Monday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

President Biden considering federal gas tax holiday

President Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday, which could save consumers money at the pump amid rising inflation and gas prices. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's approach to the economy. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest from the January 6 committee.