More than 1.3 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week, the final full week of data for the Trump administration. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss how President Biden wants to pass his $1.9 trillion economic relief bill. Source
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Coronavirus vaccine shortages as U.S. sees 2nd deadliest day of pandemic
The efforts to vaccinate high-risk populations and frontline workers are slowing as health officials in many states say they do not have enough of the coronavirus vaccine. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered. Source
Top Republican proposes delaying 2nd Trump impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to wait until February to hold former President Trump’s impeachment trial. Meanwhile, the Senate has been holding confirmation hearings on President Biden’s nominees. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Vaccine shortages as U.S. sees 2nd deadliest day of pandemic
The efforts to vaccinate high-risk populations and frontline workers are slowing as health officials in many states say they do not have enough of the coronavirus vaccine. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Biden launches sweeping coronavirus action on vaccines and masks
President Biden signed executive orders mandating masks in some public places and invoking the Defense Production Act to speed up production of masks and tests. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
FBI increases reward for information on D.C. pipe bomb suspect to $75,000
The FBI is offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever planted two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the investigation, plus an update on the Biden administration’s national security team. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, January 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Jayapal: Democracy was close to “being overthrown” in Capitol attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump “incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol” on January 6. Source
NRSC chair says he’ll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022. Source