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
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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
Fauci underscores Biden’s commitment to WHO and its COVID fight
In dramatic about-face from Trump’s plan to yank U.S. from agency, Fauci said U.S. is resuming its full share of funding. Source
Biden’s mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a “no-brainer.” Source
Florida state officials want to put a stop to COVID “vaccine tourism”
Florida is working to put guidelines for a new trend being called “vaccine tourism,” in which people from outside the state travel to Florida to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Amanda Gorman’s books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is “on the floor” that her books are attracting so much interest. Source
“Bridgerton” is returning for a second season on Netflix
Dearest readers, does Netflix have some good news for you. Source