A new intelligence report says Russia and Iran tried to influence the outcome of the 2020 election while China largely stayed out of it. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
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House to take up immigration reform bills this week amid migrant border surge
House Democrats are preparing to vote on two immigration reform bills that would help create a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. It comes as the Biden administration struggles to accommodate a surge of migrant children at the border. Los Angeles Times immigration and security reporter Molly O’Toole joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with details on what the legislation would do, and how the U.S. asylum process has changed over the years. Source
FEMA chief says COVID-19 positivity rate among migrants is less than 6%
“What we’re seeing is less than 6% positive right now, coming across the border,” Acting Administrator Robert Fenton told lawmakers. Source
Elliot Page becomes first transgender man featured on Time magazine cover
Actor Elliot Page has become the first transgender man to appear on the cover of Time magazine. The “Juno” star announced in December he’s transgender and identifies as nonbinary. CBS Los Angeles’ Chris Holmstrom has more. Source
New York unemployment phishing scam explained
A new phishing scam is targeting unemployed New Yorkers, stealing their driver’s license and Social Security numbers and then selling the info on the dark web. Source
Who is potential Cuomo successor Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul?
An impeachment investigation is underway into sexual harassment accusations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who denies the allegations. If Cuomo resigns from office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul would become the state’s first female governor. Katie Glueck, chief Metro political correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss Hochul’s career. Source
CBS News’ “The Debrief” podcast reports on unaccompanied children at the U.S.- Mexico border
On this week’s episode of The Debrief, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the influx of unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border, and what is being done to help them find safety. Source
Titans Release CB Adoree Jackson, RT Dennis Kelly
Jackson, a first-round pick of the Titans in 2017, played in 46 games for the Titans over the past four seasons, with 41 starts. Jackson played in three games for the Titans in 2020. Source
U.S. says Putin authorized operations to denigrate Biden and boost Trump
The intelligence community found Russia and Iran used misinformation to undermine public confidence in the 2020 elections. Source
Instagram announces updates on teen safety, new parents guide
In a broadcast exclusive, Instagram’s Head of Instagram Policy Programs Carolyn Merrell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the app’s significant updates on how they intend to protect teen safety. Source