McConnell’s proposal is separate from the bipartisan $908 billion plan proposed by lawmakers on Tuesday. Source
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How the U.K. will start distributing COVID vaccines
The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans. Source
U.K. authorizes mass distribution of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine
The U.K. has become the first country to grant Pfizer emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine. Its first 800,000 doses will arrive in just a few days. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Pandemic’s hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years
Researchers’ “best case scenario” points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession. Source
Justice Department investigating possible bribery-for-pardon scheme
The Justice Department is investigating whether White House officials may have been potentially bribed in exchange for pardons. President Trump called the investigation “Fake News.” CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the documents unsealed by a judge. Source
New Orleans swingers convention leads to 41 COVID infections
“I wouldn’t do it again if I knew then what I know now. It weighs on me and it will continue to weigh on me until everyone is 100% better,” the event organizer said. Source
U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine for distribution ahead of European Union
The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they’ll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joined “CBSN AM” to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford. Source
Attorney General Barr contradicts Trump, says no evidence of widespread election fraud
Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department has not found evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. This contradicts President Trump’s baseless claims about the election. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
China and Russia using vaccines to expand political and economic influence
China and Russia have a head start in the race to offer coronavirus vaccine options for mass distribution in developing countries. A Washington Post report looks at how the two countries are using their vaccines to expand their political and economic influence globally. Washington Post foreign affairs reporter Emily Rauhala joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting
Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac’s Public House on Staten Island. Source