And legal struggles. Plus, covid infections rise in the fall, in the u. S. And abroad. More wildfires scorch the west, spacex launching satellites intended to make wifi universal and a sea lion plagued with seizures saved by surgery. This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening everyone im Major Garrett in washington. President trump has returned to the campaign trail with gusto, pressing against reelection head winds. Most polls are showing him trailing Vice President biden in key battleground states. But he is tapping unexpected pockets of support. A Battleground Tracker poll shows mr. Trump trailing the former Vice President in wisconsin, a state that mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016. And trailing biden in arizona. This weekend, the president made stops, in michigan, wisconsin, nevada and california at airport rallies he was greeted by big crowds, many not Wearing Masks. As the nation watches, it is voting in astonishing numbers. More than 27 million ballots cast by mail or in person.
Today we are hosting our First Virtual congressional military family summit, and we are excited that all of you have joined us. We would prefer to gather in person. However, this way we have more people than ever that are joining us. So there is an advantage to doing this virtually, and we have a great lineup. We have a great agenda. We just appreciate anyone who has taken the time that is helped organize and going to offer perspectives. Our goal is to make sure that we are knowledgeable and ready to advocate on your behalf. So thank you everyone thats been involved in making this happen. I want to do a special thank you to everyone in georgia and Washington State, the military leaders that have joined us, and military men and women that are currently serving. So a big thank you, a big thank , you to your service. It was great to meet mac. You told me shes in the military because she believes in freedom, and i was just reflecting that when i think about military men and women. I think
Their cause in parliament. Important, and of course were talking more and more about just a week after revealing his hospitality and how hard has been hit. You are absolutely right. A coronavirus diagnosis, quick word on those Economic Growth figures, we have the latest figures Donald Trumps doctor gives him the all clear to return to public duties. For august telling us the economy a great night for scotland grew by 2. 1 , far below expectations and Northern Ireland, but it is worth pointing out half of all of that growth came from the both win penalty shoot outs, and are now one match away return to restaurants and bars, that from reaching the european championships. And it is a day of sunshine and out to help out scheme was in force showers today across the uk. Most of in august. Eat out to help out, you will be looking drier, but it will be that little bit colder. All but the economy is about 10 smaller the details here on breakfast. Thanit but the economy is about 10 smaller than
Thank you so much, mr. Chairman. It is always a joy to partake in the convention of the naacp. I think this is my second event. Lifelong member, partially by force because of my dad. And now as an adult, certainly want to be a part and always excited to support what you are doing and a shoutout to my brother, the president , Derrick Johnson. Senator harris, it is so great to see you. Ill refrain from calling you kamala today, because i think its so important that they put some respect on your name. So im going to lead by example. We know you are in the middle of debate prep. I wish i was in the room with you to give you some oneliners, but hopefully, we can get you ready and most comfortable today. How are you doing, how are you feeling . Senator harris i am doing well. So good to see you. I just want to thank you for that introduction. Thank you for not only talking about the head of the naacp, but my pastor, dr. Amos brown. Thank you to Derrick Johnson for your ongoing leadership. We
Justice ginsburg will be buried next week and a private ceremony at Arlington National ceremony. Peter baker of the New York Times is reporting President Trump has selected judge amy coney barrett, the favorite candidate of conservatives, to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg. According to people close to the process, caution sometimes upends his own plan, but hes not known to have interviewed any candidates for the post. The president is scheduled to make his announcement saturday at 5 00 p. M. Eastern. Cspan will have live coverage calls and by your social media coverage. Vice president ial candidate Kamala Harris told the naacp leadership summit black lives matter was the most significant agent for change within the criminal Justice System. She talked about the governments Coronavirus Response and her vision for the future of america, as well. So much, mr. Chairman. It is always a joy to partake in the convention of the naacp. I think this is my second event. Lifelong member, partially by