This week on “Face the Nation,” chaos has turned to calm at the White House, but the challenges facing the newly elected president continue to grow. Source
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Major storm hits Northeast, more than foot of snow forecast
The storm will also cause near-hurricane force wind gusts and major coastal flooding. Source
SpaceX announces plans for first all-civilian space flight
The mission aims to raise $200 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and one of the crew members will be a frontline health worker. Source
Officers suspended over pepper spraying of 9-year-old
“Unfortunately, state law and union contract prevents me from taking more immediate and serious action,” the mayor said in a statement. Source
Without stimulus, employment might not reach pre-pandemic level until 2024
New analysis from the Congressional Budget Office predicts the U.S. economy will return to its pre-pandemic peak in the middle of 2021, but the number of people employed won’t return to previous levels until 2024. Maya MacGuineas, the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what she thinks the federal government should do to aid the economy. Source
Pregnant women concerned about COVID vaccine over lack of data
Pregnant women face a dilemma in deciding whether to get vaccinated because they were excluded from initial trials. Source
House subcommittee investigates COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants
Nearly 54,000 meatpacking workers around the country have tested positive for the coronavirus. Now, a House subcommittee is launching an investigation into the three largest meatpackers in the U.S. and the government’s workplace safety regulator. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has more. Source
Nobel Peace Prize nominations include Black Lives Matter and Jared Kushner
The Black Lives Matter movement and former Trump White House adviser Jared Kushner are among the latest names nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has details. Source
Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
“I believe that Black Lives Matter is the largest and strongest social movement in the world today,” said Petter Eide, the Norwegian lawmaker who nominated BLM. Source
Nike’s new sneaker innovation? No hands required
Sports gear maker touts new footwear as helpful for people with disabilities, or just people in a hurry. Source