President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19. He also urged that there should be a national minimum wage of $15 per hour. Watch his remarks. Source
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Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second “recovery” bill in February. Source
Uber, Lyft seek early access to vaccine for drivers
The ride-sharing giants have contacted incoming Biden administration about a role in its vaccine distribution plans. Source
Previewing Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments for individuals on top of the $600 stimulus checks Congress passed last year, and funding for a national vaccination program. CBS News political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source
Lawmakers want to award Capitol Police officer gold medal for heroic actions
“I shudder to think what might have happened had it not been for Officer Goodman’s fast thinking and commitment to his duty and his country,” Representative Charlie Crist said. Source
“A certain danger”: Judge detains man over Capitol riot threats
“If I had a more concerning threats case come before me, I don’t remember it,” a federal judge said of Cleveland Meredith. Source
“We have to act now”: Biden outlines economic rescue package
The massive stimulus bill is intended to improve vaccine distribution and economic recovery. Source
Trump aides moving out of White House ahead of Biden inauguration
With the Trump administration winding down, the transition period is moving into high gear. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller and Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Trump’s final days in office. Source
FBI investigates whether rioters had help from inside the U.S. Capitol
Dozens of arrests have been made after the deadly Capitol riots as the FBI investigates whether there was coordination among the extremists. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source
CDC projects up to 90,000 U.S. COVID deaths in next 3 weeks
There’s added urgency in vaccinating Americans as the CDC projects nearly 100,000 will die in the U.S. from the coronavirus in the next three weeks. Carter Evans reports. Source