“We will be able to vaccinate about 20 million people this month and another 20-25 million in January,” said assistant secretary for health Admiral Brett Giroir. Source
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90-year-old woman becomes first to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in U.K.
Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother in the U.K., has become the first person in the world to receive a clinically-approved coronavirus vaccine. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
“Totally unacceptable”: Army secretary condemns command climate
The “CBS Evening News” spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy in an exclusive interview Monday. Source
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin is Biden’s choice for secretary of defense
President-elect Joe Biden says he will nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense. Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with analysis of this nomination. He also discussed the results of the army’s investigation into Fort Hood and steps to combat sexual harassment and assault. Source
Forbes releases its list of the world’s most powerful women of 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made the list for the first time — claiming the No. 3 slot. Source
Mnuchin makes $916 billion offer to Pelosi for COVID relief bill
The Treasury secretary said he had spoken to the speaker about an offer as time runs out for Congress to pass a bill. Source
Biden to nominate Marcia Fudge to lead HUD
The president-elect is expected to make the formal announcement later this week. Source
Ohio State vs. Michigan canceled over COVID-19 concerns
Ohio State is currently undefeated, but a lack of a conference championship could make it more difficult to get a slot in the College Football Playoff. Source
Judge formally ends Michael Flynn’s legal fight
Judge Emmet Sullivan denied the Justice Department’s request to dismiss its case against Flynn as “moot” after Trump pardon. Source
Watch Live: Fauci speaks with Black leaders about COVID-19 vaccines
Black Americans are less likely to get vaccinated than other ethnic groups, studies say. Source