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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

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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

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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

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