In a rare interview, comedian Dave Chappelle tells “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about why he is connecting with a part of his family history at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. His great-grandfather, Bishop William David Chappelle, was a former president at the university. Source
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Dave Chappelle on his friendship with Prince
After walking away from a $50 million deal with Comedy Central at the height of his career in 2005, comedian Dave Chappelle is making a comeback with three new Netflix specials. In a rare interview, he tells “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about what Prince meant to his sister and him while he was growing up. Source
Remembering Chuck Berry
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry died Saturday at his home near St. Louis. Mireya Villarreal has more on one of the most influential musicians of all time. Source
Live Updates: President Biden addresses a joint session of Congress
The president is expected to outline his American Families Plan. Source
Why Biden’s speech isn’t called the State of the Union
The Constitution designates the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Source
Will President Trump strike a deal on Healthcare?
With the House GOP pushing a new healthcare bill, will President Trump help Congress reach a compromise? Kim Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, and Ruth Marcus and Ed O’Keefe of the Washington discuss this week in politics. Source
White House Budget Director says budget savings have already started “at home”
White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney responds to criticisms of President Trump’s expensive trips to Mar-a-Lago. “At the Office of Management and Budget we have to pay for our own business cards,” Mulvaney quips. Source
Historian discusses first 100 days as benchmark for U.S. presidents
It has become a tradition for U.S. presidents to use the first 100 days as a moment to reflect on early successes and sell policy proposals to the American public. Rick Perlstein, a historian and author of “Reaganland: America’s Right Turn from 1976-1980,” joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the history behind the first 100 days, and how President Biden is returning to the legacy of promoting government programs as a way to help everyday Americans. Source
Annaleigh Ashford talks Broadway’s “Sunday in the Park with George”
Newly-opened musical “Sunday in the Park with George” on Broadway pairs actor Jake Gyllenhaal with acclaimed Tony-winning actress Annaleigh Ashford. The results are theatrical magic. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Videos show police fatally shooting 22-year-old
Alvarez, 22, was running from police, had his back turned, and appeared to have a gun in his hand when he was fatally shot by police in Chicago. Source