Four board members are resigning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, after last week’s deadly winter storm knocked out power for millions. Dallas Morning News political writer Gromer Jeffers spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about what comes next for the state’s power plans. Source
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Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month. Source
Security officials blame intel failures for Capitol riot response
Four top officials in charge of security at the Capitol on the day of the deadly riot testified that they were unaware of an FBI warning that the Trump supporters could turn violent. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Biden meets with Canadian leader as Senate investigates Capitol attack
On a busy Tuesday in Washington, President Biden held his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Senate held a hearing with law enforcement officials about last month’s Capitol attck. CBS news senior investigative correspondent Cantherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano. Source
Sports arenas begin reopening in New York City
Fans are allowed in sports arenas for the first time in nearly a year. Source
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of vaccine doses promised by end of month
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month. Source
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover sends photos, video and audio from red planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN’s Tanya RIvero has details. Source
Biden holds moment of silence for 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, promises nation “will know joy again”
Before a moment of silence at the White House, President Joe Biden connected his personal losses to the more than half a million dead in the U.S. from COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports how the current administration’s response to the pandemic contrasts with its predecessor’s. Source
Oath Keepers member accused of “crime of terrorism” at Capitol
Prosecutors have now raised “crime of terrorism” allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty. Source
Grand jury declines to indict officers in Daniel Prude case
The death of the 41-year-old Black man restrained by police during a mental health crisis drew protests in Rochester and across the country. Source