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The connection between White evangelical Republicans and QAnon

The QAnon movement is still growing even after its baseless conspiracy theories are proven to be false. One group driving the movement is White evangelical Republicans. A recent study found the faction is more likely than others to believe in fanatical theories, like the “Deep State” and that there was fraud during the 2020 presidential election. Colin Clarke, director of policy and research at the Soufan Group, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the connection between the two groups. Source

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Cuomo aides allegedly altered report on nursing home deaths

Several of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s top aides reportedly rewrote a state health report on nursing homes to conceal higher death tolls in facilities. According to The New York Times, several of the governor’s senior aides altered the report to cut the actual death toll by nearly half. This is just one more thing in a series of scandals recently plaguing the governor, who was once praised for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. J. David Goodman, a reporter for The New York Times, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the new revelations. Source

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Chicago mayor announces proposal to reform search warrant policies

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new policy changes to police search warrant raids. But some activists say her reform isn’t going far enough. CBS Chicago investigative reporter David Savini joined CBSN to break down what the new changes are and how the raid of Anjanette Young’s home pushed lawmakers toward reform. Source

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NBA players promote social justice reform

The city of Atlanta will host the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. The event comes as Congress prepares to vote on legislation that would challenge attempts by Republican-led states to impose new voting restrictions. A collective of NBA players have teamed up to create “More Than a Vote,” which is an advocacy group combating voter suppression efforts. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN with more. Source

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UNICEF helps distribute vaccines to developing countries

Efforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Lana Zak spoke with Michael Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF, USA, about the humanitarian mission. Source

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Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief package

The Senate approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, over 24 hours after opening debate on the bill. The amended legislation now heads to the House for consideration. If it is approved by the House, it will go to Mr. Biden’s desk for his signature. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan has the latest. Source

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