Mj Rodriguez, one of the stars of the groundbreaking series “Pose,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her historic Emmy nod as the first transgender performer to earn a nomination in a lead acting category. Plus, she shares the inspiration behind her song “Something to Say.” Source

Singer and songwriter Jason Isbell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss requiring vaccinations or negative coronavirus test results to attend his concerts. Source

Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes over and how the Biden administration is responding to it. Source

With thousands of Afghans struggling to flee the country, the capture of Kabul by the Taliban brings alarm about the implications of sharia law, including for girls’ education. Source

The Taliban’s lightning takeover of Afghanistan was completed after militants entered the capital Kabul, taking over the presidential palace. President Ashraf Ghani and his family fled and the U.S. military was drafted in to evacuate U.S. embassy staff. Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul. Source

Some nursing homes are starting to require COVID-19 vaccinations among staff members, as employee infection rates begin to out-pace those among residents in many facilities. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

Pelosi’s plan, however, fell flat with moderate Democrats who want the House to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal immediately. Source

Breakthrough COVID cases are extremely rare and almost always happen in people with other severe comorbidities. In Louisiana, an overweight woman died from COVID complications after being vaccinated. David Begnaud reports. Source

Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan, as the U.S. continues its withdrawal from the country. Source

At least 5 people reportedly die amid chaos on the tarmac as Afghans rush departing planes and evacuated U.S. Embassy staff wait for flights out. Source