Rep. Nancy Pelosi praises outgoing House Speaker Rep. John Boehner as she welcomes incoming House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan. Source
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Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi nominated for House speaker
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) is nominated by House Republicans while Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is nominated by House Democrats for the office of speaker of the House of Representatives. Source
White House plans to drive growth with big spending
President Biden unveiled the first part of his multi-trillion dollar economic agenda this week, announcing $2 trillion for upgrading America’s infrastructure. Jacob M. Schlesinger, a senior Washington correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, discusses Biden’s unique approach to the plan. Source
Black developers are struggling to get access to capital
Recent data shows that less than 5% of commercial real estate professionals are Black, due in part to the fact that Black developers often struggle to access capital. Chief executive officer of The Real Estate Executive Council, Ken McIntyre, has been working to change this. He joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Jonathan Franzen on new novel “Purity”
The author has sold millions of books and won the National Book Award. Time magazine put him on the cover with the headline “Great American Novelist.” Franzen is the best-selling author of “The Corrections” and “Freedom.” Franzen joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss and his new book, “Purity,” which the Los Angeles Times calls “fierce writing.” Source
Diplo talks music producing, rise to stardom
Spotify declared Diplo’s “Lean On” the “global song of the summer.” The track has spent 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and the powerhouse producer and DJ shows no signs of slowing down. He recently released a new song, “Be Right There.” Wesley “Diplo” Pentz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his music and career. Source
Family’s real-life battles inspire tween tales, “Dork Diaries”
Book series “Dork Diaries” is on the New York Times and USA Today Best Seller lists. The series just sold its 25 millionth copy. Chip Reid reports on how a mother and her two daughters are helping turn dorkism into a movement. Source
GM recalls nearly 1.3M vehicles for fire risk
General Motors is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars from model years 1997 through 2004 that may leak oil and catch fire. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the latest on the recall. Source
Apple earnings beat expectations on strong iPhone sales
Apple reports fourth quarter earnings beat expectations on strong iPhone sales in China. CNET News editor Connie Guglielmo discussed the company’s performance with CBSN. Source
George Floyd did not die from drug overdose, medical examiner says
The chief medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy testified Friday for the first time. He said Floyd died from police force, not from drugs or underlying health conditions. This comes as the defense is preparing to begin presenting their case next week. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to break down the testimony. Source