The third-highest lottery prize in U.S. history is on the line in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing — an estimated $970 million. Source
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Biden administration revamps West Wing with new decor and attitude
The White House not only has new decor with President Biden moving in, but it underwent a $500,000 deep clean and has new precautions in place to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source
Woman investigated over theft of Pelosi’s laptop released from jail
Riley Williams’ attorney said some of the accusations against her client are “overstated,” and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive. Source
Kamala Harris to move temporarily to Blair House
The vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs. Source
As Biden tackles COVID crisis, Dr. Fauci says they’ll “let the science speak”
President Joe Biden used his first full day in the White House to focus on the government’s COVID-19 response. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what’s changing with the new administration. Source
Biden’s mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a “no-brainer.” Source
Florida state officials want to put a stop to COVID “vaccine tourism”
Florida is working to put guidelines for a new trend being called “vaccine tourism,” in which people from outside the state travel to Florida to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Amanda Gorman’s books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem
Youngest inaugural poet says she is “on the floor” that her books are attracting so much interest. Source
Jayapal says democracy was close to “being overthrown” in 1/6 attack
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said President Trump “incited an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol” on January 6. Source
McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has yet to hear back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Source