Mar 01 Watch 8:05 As a new vaccine becomes available, CDC chief warns against rolling back safeguards The first batch of a new COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson began shipping around the U.S. on Monday. But as some states began loosening pandemic restrictions, the CDC cautioned about opening too quickly. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former advisor to… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 4:50 News Wrap: Biden administration policy will let separated families reunite inside the U.S. In our news wrap Monday, the Biden administration says a new policy will let separated families be reunited inside the U.S. but warned migrants not to rush to the border, crowds in Myanmar returned to the streets a day after… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 6:48 Victim advocates say U.S. military gets an 'F' on sexual assault prevention By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn For a decade, advocates have argued commanders should be removed from deciding the fate of those accused of sexual assault in the U.S. military. But military victim advocates now say they too should be removed from the chain of command. Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 5:52 Can teaching civics in schools help break down barriers in American society? Fierce divisions seem to drive a wedge in much of American life at this moment and how we view government. Now, a prominent team of educators has released a new plan that calls for revamping history and civics classes in… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 3:33 Making the case for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 One of the most prominent voices advocating for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 is Kristin Urquiza. She co-founded the advocacy group, Marked By COVID, after she lost her father to the pandemic last year. She… Continue watching
Mar 01 WATCH: Senate confirms Cardona as Biden's education secretary By Collin Binkley, Associated Press He takes charge of the Education Department amid mounting tension between Americans who believe students can safely return to the classroom now, and others who say the risks are still too great. Continue reading
Mar 01 U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Manufacturers are reportedly benefiting from a shift in spending, with Americans spending money on homes and other projects rather than going out to restaurants or risking shopping indoors. Continue reading
Mar 01 Pentagon announces $125 million military aid for Ukraine By News Desk and Associated Press Kirby also updated reporters on last week's U.S. military airstrikes in Syria, saying the strikes likely killed one militia member, and left two others wounded. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Senate panel votes to advance Merrick Garland's nomination to be attorney general By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Garland, a federal appeals court judge who was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court in 2016, is among Biden’s most widely supported nominees. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing By Associated Press The White House is defending it's dealing with Saudi Arabia following a U.S. intelligence report implicating Saudi Arabia's crown prince in the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading