Georgia prosecutors are investigating former President Trump’s attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN to discuss the criminal inquiry, plus Georgia Republicans’ newly introduced bills that look to tighten voting rules. Source
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Pelosi calls for independent “9/11-type” commission on Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is taking his proposed coronavirus legislation on the road, first stopping in Wisconsin to participate in a CNN town hall. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Michael Jordan makes $10 million donation for medical clinics in his hometown
Michael Jordan just donated $10 million to help open two new medical clinics in his hometown — and it’s not the first time he’s worked to bring affordable health care to North Carolina. Source
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya on IPO rumors and importance of hiring refugees
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the company’s IPO rumors and to talk about why it is important to hire refugees and immigrants. Source
Israel becomes world’s lab as it pushes ahead in vaccinating their population
A new study suggests two shots of the Pfizer vaccine helps to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19. The new information is coming from Israel, where more than 40% of the population has received at least one shot. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
New York governor faces questions over early reporting of nursing home COVID-19 deaths
The daughter of a woman who died of coronavirus in a New York nursing home in April says she wants answers from the state government. It comes as Governor Cuomo is defending how his administration handled coronavirus deaths in nursing homes. Mola Lenghi reports from New York. Source
Religious-based coronavirus vaccine conspiracies circulating the internet
A number of religious-based conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine are increasingly popular on social media. They often refer to Christian themes regarding the devil and the apocalypse. This type of content is becoming increasingly difficult for social media companies to moderate, despite their recent crackdowns on misinformation. Elizabeth Dwoskin, a Silicon Valley correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain the implications of these false claims. Source
Fauci pushes back timeline for widespread vaccinations
Fauci originally expected that anyone who wanted a vaccine would be able to get one by April. Source
Biden administration increasing weekly coronavirus vaccine supply
The Biden administration is once again increasing its weekly supply of coronavirus vaccines to states. It comes as the U.S. picks up vaccination efforts to get ahead of dangerous new variants. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN to discuss the road to recovery. Source
Deadly winter storm knocks out power to millions
The same storm created a powerful tornado in a coastal region of North Carolina that blew apart homes and killed three people. Source