She’s the first woman to lead the department in its more than 230-year history. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Alleged members of far-right group “Oath Keepers” face conspiracy charges in wake of Capitol riot
The investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot is now focused on individuals involved in the pre-planning of the attack. A conspiracy case is now under way involving three alleged members of the far-right group “Oath Keepers”. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduces new education plan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a new education plan with priorities that include increasing and supporting teachers, closing the racial achievement gap, and helping students affected by the pandemic. The move comes nearly a week after the state started allowing younger students back into the classroom. Watch a portion of his remarks. Source
Minnesota governor announces plan for schools
The plan details a number of priorities for public schools to help combat the pandemic’s impact on education. Source
Biden reverses Trump’s transgender military ban
President Biden reversed the ban on transgender troops, which was imposed in 2017 by former President Trump. Before the ban, an estimated 15,500 transgender people served in the military. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Debate rages over schools as patchwork COVID policies cause chaos
There’s tension over whether to send kids back to in-person learning. Some say their kids are struggling at home, but a patchwork of safety guidelines are making teachers reluctant to return to the classroom. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Biden: Senators don’t want to give up COVID relief negotiating positions yet
Biden administration officials are meeting with a bipartisan group of senators on the president’s $1.9 trillion pandemic economic relief proposal. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Politico White House correspondent Eugene Daniels join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations and the upcoming Trump impeachment trial in the Senate. Source
Watch Live: Article of impeachment is delivered to the Senate
The trial will begin the week of February 8. Source
Senate to receive article of impeachment, triggering Trump trial
House managers are presenting the article of impeachment against former President Trump to the Senate, triggering a trial into whether the former commander in chief incited a riot at the Capitol. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Race to roll out vaccine intensifies as new COVID strains emerge
There’s confusion about how much coronavirus vaccine is available as states struggle to keep up with demand. Adding to the urgency is a rise in new variants. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source