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Here’s what Biden is looking to accomplish with Democrats in Congress

President Joe Biden faces challenges getting his priorities through Congress with a closely divided Senate. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how President Biden aims to bring Congress together and the prospects for another COVID-19 relief bill. Source

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Biden signs executive actions to reverse Trump policies

President Joe Biden used his first hours in office to sign 17 executive orders and actions on issues including the government’s coronavirus response, immigration and climate change. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the immediate changes coming from the new administration. Source

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The perils of private prison health care

While serving a three-year sentence in an Arizona prison that contracts with a private health care company, Mariam Abdullah was diagnosed with mental illnesses. Six weeks after her 18th birthday, she killed herself in her cell. Her story is not unique: the suicide rate in U.S. prisons has increased in recent years. In this CBSN Originals documentary, we look at whether private health care companies are contributing to this trend. Source

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Glynda Carr, CEO of Higher Heights for America, discusses Kamala Harris and electing more Black women to office

Black women voters were key to Joe Biden’s election victory, and now Vice President Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to serve in that role. Glynda Carr, CEO of Higher Heights for America, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the role Black women played in the 2020 election and what her organization is doing to help more Black women run for office. She also discusses what Harris’ election means for Black women and the legacy of HBCUs. Source

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Howard University historian on Kamala Harris’ swearing in: “This is a moment of deep pride”

Throughout his campaign, President Biden thanked Black voters for working to organize and protect democratic institutions, and he chose Kamala Harris as his vice president, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role. Dr. Nikki Taylor, a professor and the chairwoman of the history department at Howard University, Harris’ alma mater, joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss Harris making history. Source

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