As mask mandates lift and guidance for vaccinated Americans loosens, AAA is predicting a 60% increase in travel over last year this Memorial Day weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports on the increase in travelers on the roads and in the air. Plus, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain the holiday weekend weather forecast. Source
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President Biden says “we’re not done yet” as U.S. coronavirus cases fall and vaccinations speed up
President Joe Biden celebrated the progress made against the coronavirus Friday, but said the country isn’t done yet and the focus is now on reaching people who aren’t vaccinated, Manuel Bojorquez reports. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician, the co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine and an assistant professor of clinical family medicine at the University of Illinois, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Source
Senate Republicans block bill to create January 6 commission
Senate Republicans blocked a bill Friday that would have created an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol riot, which fell six votes short of the 60 needed. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest from Capitol Hill, then Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
President Biden proposes $6 trillion budget to Congress
President Joe Biden is laying out his budget priorities to Congress with a $6 trillion proposal that would vastly expand social programs to help the neediest Americans. Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about why she believes the national debt is a more important focus. Source
How to get the most out of travel this summer
This summer’s travel records are expected to break records, and a recent survey found high vaccination rates are making Americans more relaxed about taking a vacation. Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss where to go and how to get the most out of travel this summer. Source
Taps Across America participants prepare for Memorial Day tradition
For Memorial Day, Steve Hartman is bringing back Taps Across America after an overwhelming response last year. He shares more on how you can participate in this week’s “On the Road.” Source
CDC eases COVID-19 guidance for summer camps
Summer camps are safe to reopen at full capacity without precautions if everyone is fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. Masks and social distancing are still recommended for those who aren’t. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Travelers flood airports and roads ahead of Memorial Day
Millions of Americans are getting away for the long weekend after waiting more than a year to go on vacation and see family and friends. Errol Barnett has more details. Source
Microsoft says Russian-backed hackers are behind another cyberattack
Microsoft says a group of Russian-backed hackers launched another cyberattack on U.S. government and foreign agencies, though Russia has denied involvement. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the hack and more. Source
Arizona wildfire destroys homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters in Arizona are battling a fast-moving fire in the copper-mining town of Bagdad. Source