The Biden administration is turning its focus to implementing the American Rescue Plan as millions wait for much needed aid. This comes as new CBS News polling shows more people are feeling optimistic about the pandemic as vaccine efforts ramp up across the country. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the latest developments while CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to explain new polling numbers. Source
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, new head of WTO, shatters glass ceiling
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and the first person from Africa to lead the World Trade Organization. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott spoke with the former Nigerian finance minister about her plans for the WTO. Source
3/14: Strassmann, Salvanto, De Blasio, Hutchinson, Nunez-Smith, Gottlieb, Martin
Today on “Face the Nation,” with more access to vaccines and more money headed to people who need it most, there is also concern about Americans moving too quickly to get back to normal. Source
What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breach
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the attack. Source
At least 4 shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests
In Yangon, video posted on social media showed crowds of people, some wearing hard hats and gas masks, running down a street amid sounds of gunfire. Source
Arkansas governor expects vaccine acceptance to increase
“As more and more people get the vaccine, they see it’s a way to get back to more normal life,” Hutchinson said. Source
Gottlieb says U.S. virus trajectory “continues to look good”
Gottlieb said he believes President Biden’s July 4 target date for small gatherings with family and friends is realistic. Source
Grammys 2021: Complete list of winners and nominees
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Source
Face The Nation: Marcella Nunez-Smith, Scott Gottlieb, Micheál Martin
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on border immigration, coronavirus vaccination trajectory in the U.S. and global demand for the vaccine. Source
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on March 14, 2021
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Mayor Bill de Blasio sat down with Margaret Brennan. Source