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Democratic senators call for investigation into fringe groups

Nearly a month after the attack on the Capitol, a group of Democratic senators are calling on the FBI and intelligence agencies to assess the threat posed by domestic fringe groups. Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director, joined CBSN to discuss some of the challenges law enforcement faces when combatting domestic terror threats. Source

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2/2: Red and Blue

White House reviewing Trump’s immigration restrictions; Exploring China’s handling of COVID pandemic Source

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Democrats move forward with Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan

Senate Democrats are moving forward with a plan to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. Democrats are attempting to pass the bill, which has no Republican support, with a simple majority through reconciliation. Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

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Visby Medical CEO on developing a portable PCR test for coronavirus

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s investing $12.3 million to speed up the development of a palm-sized, single-use PCR test for the coronavirus. The device, created by American company Visby Medical, is designed to be used at home. CEO Adam De La Zerda joins CBSN with more. Source

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