President Biden spoke about the nationwide vaccination effort after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for the U.S. military and a growing number of companies and schools to require the shots. Jeff Pegues anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and medical contributor Dr. David Agus. Source
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Civil War reenactor uncovers his family’s past while studying unsung Black soldiers
Roughly 200,000 Black soldiers, nearly all of them former slaves, fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. Omar Villafranca introduces us to reenactor Calvin Osborne who uncovered his own family connection while sharing that often overlooked part of history. Source
Tom Cruise lands in a helicopter in a U.K. family’s field
Alison Webb was told her field was need for a “VIP who was running late,” she told BBC News. Source
Chick-fil-A closes some dining rooms amid worker shortage
“Our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them,” said one Alabama outpost of the popular chain. Source
House readies key vote amid stalemate between Pelosi and moderates
The House is set to vote Monday evening on a rule that sets the parameters of floor debate on the budget resolution and bipartisan infrastructure bill. Source
Mayim Bialik to guest host “Jeopardy!” after Mike Richards’ departure
Bialik has also been chosen to host “Jeopardy!” prime time specials and spin-offs. Source
Lyft, DoorDash stocks dip after judge overturns Proposition 22
A judge reversed the state’s most expensive ballot measure, which classified ride-hail drivers as independent contractors. Source
Pentagon moving to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. troops
The move comes following the FDA giving full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Source
Texas GOP renews efforts to pass voting bill
Texas lawmakers are hearing public testimony Monday on state Republicans’ restrictive voting bill. Democrats’ efforts to delay or block passage of the measure by fleeing the state fell apart last week. CBS News Political Reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN with more on Texas as well as the Arizona election audit. Source
Lawmakers ask FDA for update on COVID vaccines for kids under 12
Congressman Ro Khanna is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling on the FDA to release an update on when COVID-19 vaccines may be available for children under 12. Khanna, a Democrat from California, joined CBSN to talk about what they want to know as kids head back to school amid the ongoing pandemic. Source