A president’s budget is a blueprint from which Congress can work. It also gives a clear picture of a president’s priorities. Source
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Biden says “I believe this is our moment to rebuild an economy”
President Joe Biden toured Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland on Thursday and touted his economic recovery plans. “Wall Street did not build this country,” the president said. “The middle class built this country. And unions built the middle class.” Watch his remarks. Source
California giving $116 million to people who get COVID shots
When asked if the expense is worth it, the governor replied that the “cost of not getting vaccinated is exponentially, incalculably higher.” Source
Senate to vote on January 6 commission bill despite filibuster threat
The bill is not expected to receive sufficient Republican support to advance on the Senate floor. Source
Gunman’s dark past uncovered as San Jose mourns victims
The Santa Clara County sheriff said it appeared the gunman in Wednesday’s San Jose rail yard shooting targeted the victims. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Source
White House to propose historic $6 trillion budget for 2022
President Biden touted the country’s economic growth during a speech in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday. He’s set to propose a $6 trillion dollar budget proposal for 2022 on Friday. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin-Huey Burns, Politico White House correspondent Natasha Korecki, and Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the latest on infrastructure negotiations, and the Senate battle over the January 6 commission. Source
Black Lives Matter cofounder stepping down from organization
Cullors’ last day is on Friday, after which she will leave to pursue her career in entertainment. Source
Sex trafficking probe into Congressman Matt Gaetz may turn to ex-girlfriend
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Matt Gaetz after one of his former associates pleaded guilty to violating federal sex-trafficking laws. Politico national politics reporter Marc Caputo joins CBSN to discuss whether Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend is cooperating with investigators, his tour with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Florida Republican’s relationship with Governor Ron DeSantis. Source
GOP Senator questions if officer’s death was related to riot
Senator Ron Johnson has sent two letters to acting U.S. Capitol Police chief demanding answers on “misinformation” and “false reports” surrounding Sicknick’s death. Source
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Gunman kills 9, then self, in San Jose rail yard shooting; 100 years after Tulsa race massacre, looking back at what was destroyed Source