What to know about the new Artemis III mission and crew

NASA on Tuesday named the four astronauts who will participate in Artemis III mission, they are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year to test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.

The goals and challenges for Artemis III

The goals and challenges for Artemis III – CBS News Watch CBS News Four astronauts are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year as part of NASA’s goal to return to the lunar surface. Retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins “The Daily Report” to discuss the mission’s goals and challenges.

Texas ag commissioner slams federal government’s response to screwworm threat

Texas ag commissioner slams federal government’s response to screwworm threat – CBS News Watch CBS News A rift between the Agriculture Department and Texas’ agriculture commissioner is intensifying over the federal response to the New World screwworm fly. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joins “The Daily Report” with his thoughts.

Ken Calvert and Young Kim advance in race for California’s 40th Congressional District, CBS News projects

Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim have advanced to the November election for California’s 40th Congressional District, CBS News projects. Calvert, who currently represents California’s 41st Congressional District, announced his campaign shortly after California voters passed Proposition 50, which shifted five districts to be more favorable to Democrats in the midterm elections this year. The …

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GOP Rep. Valadao to face progressive Villegas in key California House district, in defeat for moderate Democrats

Republican Rep. David Valadao will run against progressive Randy Villegas in the general election in California’s 22nd Congressional District, CBS News projects. Last week’s primary pitted the Republican incumbent against two Democrats, with the top two vote-getters advancing to November. Villegas was projected as the second candidate to advance on Tuesday, a week after the …

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