The Biden administration has repealed the so-called “Mexico City Policy,” freeing up U.S. funding for agencies overseas that assist in family planning, including providing birth control and abortions. Former President Trump put the policy into effect in 2017, cutting off funding for several international programs, including the United Nations Population Fund. The fund’s executive director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, spoke to CBSN about what the new funding will be used for and its impact on the agency’s mission. Source

The doses were hours from expiration and the health workers in southern Oregon didn’t want to waste them. Source

An investigation is underway at the Prime Pak Foods poultry processing plant in Gainesville. Source

Trump’s order has restricted family-based green card applications and work visas, like those for the H-1B program, throughout the pandemic. Source

“I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I’m excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment,” Osaka said. Source

The decision has sparked fierce backlash from users and lawmakers. Source

Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in New York, said most of the musicians his union represents have not worked on a regular basis since coronavirus restrictions went into place. He worries that the lack of live entertainment and performing arts will lead to a “cultural depression” in cities across the country. He discussed what people can do to help local musicians and entertainers and why he thinks the federal government needs to do more to help save these jobs and performance venues. Source

After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa’s mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source

President Biden is focusing on health care Thursday with a series of new executive orders, including reopening access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on what they will include. Source

The decision has sparked fierce backlash from users and lawmakers. Source