Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, is opening up about her father’s death and her struggles with addiciton. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
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1/24: Trump spokesman restates claims of election fraud; Diverse crop of nominees highlights 2017 Oscars
Press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that President Trump believes as many as five million people voted illegally based on evidence he was given; “La La Land” is up for a record-tying 14 Academy Awards. Source
Democrats fire back at Trump’s voter fraud claim
Democrats are taking aim at President Trump over what they call his “nonsensical” claim of voter fraud. During a Senate leadership news conference Tuesday, minority leader Chuck Schumer said it’s time the president start acting like it. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Newsom opponents gather enough signatures to trigger recall election
Proponents of the recall effort against Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom now have enough valid signatures to trigger a special election, according to California’s Secretary of State. CBS Los Angeles has the details. Source
Local Matters: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to visit Pennsylvania amid speculation of 2024 presidential run
Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will reportedly head to the key battleground state of Pennsylvania in May to speak at a local Republican Party event. It comes amid growing speculation over whether or not the rising GOP star is considering a presidential run in 2024. Jonathan Tamari, national political reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on the impending visit and how Pennsylvania Republicans are preparing for the governor and U.S. Senate races in 2022. Source
Diverse crop of nominees highlights 2017 Oscars
“La La Land” is up for a record-tying 14 Academy Awards. And a year after actors of color were shut out from nominations, a record seven received acting nods. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Trump administration halts EPA contracts, social media
The Trump administration has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to stop posting on social media until “further review.” CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the details. Source
U.S. faces vaccine hesitancy as millions skipping 2nd dose
There’s growing concern about people skipping their second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines, which may be attributed to fears about side effects or not having the chance to take time off work. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Oscar nominations 2017 announced
Among the nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards included “La La Land,” “Moonlight,” “Manchester by the Sea,” “Arrival” and “Fences” for Best Picture. Vanity Fair’s executive West Coast editor and CBS News contributor Krista Smith joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the surprises and snubs. Source
U.S. pledges vaccine help while record COVID surge grips India
The Biden administration is preparing to share millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries, including India. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source