The chasm between the two super powers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities “to reengage.” Source
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Biden administration gets to work on reversing Trump-era immigration policies
On his first day in office, President Biden signed 17 executive orders and actions. Several aim to dismantle Trump-era immigration policies, including border wall construction. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain. Source
Sneak peek: The 30-Year Secret – The Tracey Harris Murder
A little girl grows up wondering who murdered her mother. Decades later, prosecutors learn a secret that answers the question. Correspondent Maureen Maher reports in an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday, January 23 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Biden plans to keep Christopher Wray as FBI director
The president plans to retain Wray as the head of the FBI, a source familiar with the matter tells CBS News. Source
States report they are running out of vaccines, cancelling appointments
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says the city has not been given enough COVID-19 vaccines even though they have the capacity to administer them. David Begnaud reports. Source
Titans Safety Kevin Byard Vows to be Better Player, Leader in 2021
Byard led the Titans in tackles with a career-high 111 in 2020. He was third on the team in passes defensed during a season when the team won 11 games, and the AFC South, for the first time since the 2008 season. Yet when Byard packed his belongings after the season, he felt he could have, and perhaps should have, done more. Source
U.K. government seeks law to protect statues from “a baying mob”
U.K. government pushes legislation to prevent “town hall militants and woke worthies” from relocating controversial monuments after BLM protests. Source
President Biden’s COVID-19 plan covers vaccine and PPE shortages and reopening schools
President Biden’s COVID-19 plan will invoke the Defense Production Act to address personal protective equipment and vaccine shortages and require people to wear masks on public transportation, among other measures. Emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the president’s push to open schools, the vaccine rollout around the country and new research into the effectiveness of vaccines against variants of the coronavirus. Source
QAnon believers hit with disappointment after President Biden’s inauguration
Conspiracy theories circled online leading up to President Biden’s inauguration, leading some to believe former President Donald Trump would somehow remain in office. When that didn’t happen, followers were left doubting. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins “CBSN AM” to discuss QAnon’s impact and potential future. Source
President Biden focusing on COVID-19 response in his first full day in office
On his first full day in office, President Joe Biden is planning to sign several executive orders aimed at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and will receive a briefing from members of his COVID-19 response team. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins “CBSN AM” to discuss this and more. Source