The Democratic-led House is set to vote on a measure urging Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office. It comes as they’re also prepared to move forward with impeachment. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
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White House says it’s not “overpromising” on getting all adults vaccines by May
The White House is ramping up its push to get more Americans vaccinated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News Capitol Hill reporter Rebecca Kaplan join “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest efforts. Source
Senate votes to start debate on COVID-19 relief bill
The Senate voted to start debate on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, but there are already some roadblocks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss that, plus the latest on Capitol security threats and the controversy over states lifting mask mandates. Source
Teachers can get COVID-19 shots despite governors’ edicts
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states. Source
Alabama governor sets end date for face mask mandate
Governor Kay Ivey said after April 9, it will be a matter of “personal responsibility” if Alabamians should wear a face covering. Source
ViacomCBS launches Paramount+ streaming service
ViacomCBS, the parent company of CBS News, has launched its new Paramount+ streaming service featuring new series, classic entertainment, live sports, breaking news coverage and more. CBS News’ Chris Martinez shows us the highlights. Source
745,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week
The Labor Department reported 745,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week. The latest numbers come as President Biden and Senate Democrats agreed to limit which Americans receive a $1,400 stimulus check. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the latest from the White House, and Lori Bettinger, co-president of BancAlliance and a former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss the unemployment numbers. Source
Dr. Seuss books top Amazon bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon’s bestseller list, with “The Cat in the Hat” at No. 1. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (March 7)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Crimes against Asian Americans continue to rise one year into COVID-19 pandemic
There has been a troubling increase in crimes targeting Asian Americans across the United States. Associated Press race and ethnicity reporter Terry Tang joined CBSN to discuss how victims are dealing with their trauma and why it’s important to include people of Asian heritage when discussing racial movements in the U.S. Source