CBS News spoke with individuals about their thoughts and experiences with affirmative action. Source

Pelosi did not say whether she would appoint a select committee specifically to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Source

New York City residents are casting their early ballots in a crowded mayoral primary race. According to a new poll from WNBC, Politico and Telemundo 47, Democratic candidates Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia are leading the pack. Dianne Morales, another Democrat vying for the spot, joins CBSN to discuss key issues like crime and housing. Source

President Biden held his first face-to-face talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan since Mr. Biden formally recognized Turkey’s role in perpetuating the Armenian genocide. Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the state of the relationship between Washington and Ankara. Source

President Biden’s nominees include ambassadors to the key countries of Israel and Mexico, among other countries. Source

President Joe Biden is preparing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, where the pair plan to discuss a range of topics including human rights, Ukraine and cyberattacks. Former CBS News Moscow bureau chief Beth Knobel spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what to expect from the Wednesday meeting. Source

As bipartisan negotiations continue, Democrats are also preparing to pass legislation without any Republican votes. Source

The U.S. moved its planned exercise closer to Hawaii in response to Russian movements. Source

The $1.2 billion Rapid Recovery Program announced by Vice President Kamala Harris will help enable community financial institutions loan money to small businesses, primarily in minority communities. The effort is part of a larger $12 billion in funding for community and minority financial institutions passed as part of COVID-19 relief in December. Source

After a lengthy legal battle, Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks have the unified family they always dreamed of – and they made history while fighting for it. Source