The CDC is expected to release updated guidance soon for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Sources tell CBS News the recommendation will allow small gatherings with other vaccinated people, but continue to urge mask wearing in public. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN with more. Source

The Human Rights Campaign said the bill makes Mississippi the “first state in the nation to pass an explicitly anti-trans bill in 2021.” Source

The inspector general did not make a conclusion as to whether Chao violated ethics rules. Source

Petaluma City resolution serves to encourage transition from gas pumps to charging stations for electric vehicles. Source

Since the first allegations of sexual harassment came to light, the calls for the governor’s resignation have grown to some 20 Democrats. Source

Restaurants around the country are still struggling a year into the coronavirus pandemic. The National Restaurant Association estimates that as of last month over 110,000 businesses have temporarily or permanently closed because of COVID-19. But Chinese restaurants are being hit especially hard as race-related attacks on Asian Americans further complicate the issue. Xi’an Famous Foods CEO Jason Wang spoke with “CBSN AM” about his restaurants and how his employees are feeling after two of them were attacked. Source

The Senate is debating an economic package Thursday after President Joe Biden and moderate Senate Democrats reached a deal on the stimulus checks that would mean fewer Americans would be eligible for direct payments. Nancy Cordes joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest in the negotiations. Source

President Biden is criticizing the planned reopening of Texas businesses, as COVID-19 cases remain high. While some bar owners praise the move, others say it puts them in danger if they want to impose their own mask mandates. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

Britain is still way ahead of the curve when it comes to getting people vaccinated, and it’s all with help from the prime minister’s appointed secret weapon: Kate Bingham. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week’s London Calling. Source

Some 745,000 people filed for jobless aid last week, while another 437,000 sought federal self-employed assistance. Source