Solutions include universal paid leave, addressing pay disparities and investment in childcare, according to experts. Source

With many schools and daycares closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, more than 12 million women have lost a job — and just over 2 million have left the workforce altogether. Source

A new government report finds baby food from some of the largest U.S. manufacturers is “tainted” with “significant levels” of toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic and mercury. Anna Werner looks at the largely unregulated market and how experts say you can keep your children safe. Source

There is a bold new plan to help working mothers who are struggling financially during the coronavirus. Norah O’Donnell reports in CBS News’ series Women and the Pandemic. Source

A new report released by former President Trump’s chief pollster in the 2020 campaign details the reasons behind his election defeat. It shows how he lost support among key groups of voters who disapproved of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and considered him dishonest and untrustworthy. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt has been covering the story and joins CBSN “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the key findings. Source

Senate Democrats hope to finish crafting details on the comprehensive COVID relief bill within the next two to three weeks — and want it on President Biden’s desk by early March. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

Adam Coy, the former Columbus, Ohio, police officer accused of fatally shooting Andre Hill in December, will be formally charged on Friday. Adriana Diaz reports. Source

Former President Donald Trump resigned his membership in the Screen Actors Guild with a letter saying, “Who cares?” The union had called for a disciplinary hearing into his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano has more. Source

If charged, the guards could face at least 5 years in prison and up to $150,000 in fines. Source

Their jobs are a casualty of the promise of a greener economy, and they’re not convinced the Biden administration will take care of them. Source