Lawmakers are inching closer to passing the third round of pandemic relief this week. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next. Source

Texas is set to lift restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus as health officials in the state warned that the U.K. variant is spreading. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source

Amid a nationwide increase in attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, police data shows New York City had the largest spike in anti-Asian hate crimes among major cities in 2020. Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for WNYC’s Race and Justice Unit, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the problem and the debate that’s brewing over how to address it. Source

The streets around the Minneapolis courthouse where former police officer Derek Chauvin is being tried in the death of George Floyd were calm as jury selection began. Jamie Yuccas has more. Source

Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a GOP-backed law this week to restrict the state’s early and Election Day voting. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss efforts by Republicans across the country to limit voting access. Source

L.C. “Buckshot” Smith, a 91-year-old police officer in Arkansas, has no plans to retire anytime soon. His first retirement, after 46 years as a deputy, lasted just five months. Omar Villafranca shares his story. Source

The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

The bill passed a procedural vote on Tuesday by a vote of 219-210, clearing the way for a final vote that is expected Wednesday morning. Source

Businesses and restaurants can reopen at 100% capacity and mask mandates will be lifted. Source

Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, many schools are still struggling with plans for in-person learning. Forbes education contributor and educational access consultant Akil Bello joins CBSN to discuss the issue of learning loss and why he says it is “largely misunderstood.” Source