CDC director says guidance is “free from political meddling.” Source

“Be careful and always watch your surroundings,” Smith said on Facebook. Source

Citing concerns following last year’s superspreader event, New Orleans officials have canceled Mardis Gras celebrations and banned alcohol sales in the French Quarter through next Tuesday. David Begnaud reports. Source

“I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism,” Timberlake said Friday. Source

Investigators say the Indiana man admitted making the racial threats last summer because he was angry over a tree removal. Source

New law will require larger agriculture industry companies and other employers to temporarily boost employee wages. Source

$1.9 trillion stimulus plan would aid low- and moderate-income households through cash payments and tax benefits. Source

Jitarth Jadeja, a former QAnon supporter who spent two years in the grip of online conspiracy theories, opens up about his experience of joining – and then exiting – that world, on “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source

The former president’s lawyers rested their opening arguments after just two-and-a-half hours. Source

Investigators say the Indiana man admitted making the racial threats last summer because he was angry over a tree removal. Source