Charges have been filed in Southern California against several convicted felons over a unemployment fraud scheme. Billions of dollars in aid meant to help struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic were allegedly stolen instead. CBS Los Angeles’ Kristine Lazar reports. Source
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Biden administration to move forward with Harriet Tubman on the $20
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source
White House addresses confusion over coronavirus vaccine supply
The White House is pointing a finger at the Trump administration amid growing confusion over the nation’s coronavirus vaccine supply. As CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports, several states are grappling with a shortage of doses as President Biden says the U.S. will soon be able to vaccinate up to 1.5 million Americans daily. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the race to vaccinate. Source
Here comes the sun! “Sunday Morning” sun art
A bright, longstanding tradition of the CBS Sunday morning broadcast is the luminous sun artwork sent to us by our viewers Source
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces run for governor of Arkansas
She announced her campaign in a video posted to her Twitter account Monday. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, January 25, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Harriet Tubman on the $20? Treasury to move forward with effort
The renewed effort comes after former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced nearly two years ago that the redesign proposed by former President Obama would not happen under the Trump administration. Source
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of “equity” directives. Source
01/25: Red and Blue
Biden admin. pushing for $1.9 trillion relief bill; The Biden dogs make the move into the White House Source
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
“This isn’t the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Source