The FDA confirms the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective. The single-dose vaccine could receive emergency approval as early as Friday. If authorized, the Biden administration could ship up to 4 million doses by next week. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste reports on the latest information, then infectious disease specialist Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN with analysis. Source

Texas lawmakers will hold a hearing Thursday to address the state’s power grid failure during last week’s winter storm. At least five board members from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) have resigned. It comes as the state’s petrochemical plants say they may have released millions of pounds of excess pollution into the air due to failures of the power grid. Erin Douglas, the Texas Tribune’s environment reporter, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the backlash Governor Greg Abbott is facing, as well as the communities that are likely to experience the greatest impact from the spike in air pollution. Source

An Austin animal sanctuary pairs children with disabilities and animals with disabilities. Omar Villafranca has their story. Source

Lawmakers are pushing for mental health resources to support police officers who came under attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. John Violanti, professor of environmental health and epidemiology research at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, joins CBSN to share his insights as a law enforcement veteran and expert on police stress. Source

Military families are struggling to keep food on the table amid the financial crisis caused by COVID-19. Mark Strassmann has more. Source

A deadly Texas storm has taken a toll on teachers, parents and students, who were already having to navigate remote learning during the pandemic. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

A former Border Patrol agent is accusing the agency of promoting an environment of abuse and corruption. Source

California’s iconic coastal redwoods are struggling to recover after wildfires ripped through the state over the summer. Making things worse, climate change is affecting the coastal fog that helps feed the trees. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli reports. Source

While the White House tackles domestic crises stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice President Kamala Harris is looking beyond U.S. boundaries to develop her foreign policy portfolio. Source

Republicans came very close to taking back control of the House of Representatives in 2020. Now, they plan on utilizing the same strategies to flip the chamber during the 2022 midterm elections, while also downplaying the sharp divisions within their party. Aaron Navarro, an associate producer at CBS News’ Political Unit, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the GOP’s plan. Source