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.
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Biden says he has no plans to visit border
Amid a growing crisis at the southern border, CBS News confirmed 7,300 unaccompanied migrant children were transferred into a network of shelters run by the U.S. refugee agency last month. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal spent time with law enforcement officers witnessing the crisis and spoke with children and adults who said they had no choice but to come. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss the latest from the Biden administration.
Who will benefit from American Rescue Plan?
President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses are embarking on a cross-country tour to promote the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. This comes as a recent report from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center compared the tax benefits of this plan with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN AM to discuss.
At odds with national Republicans, GOP mayors welcome COVID relief
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package included $350 billion for state and local governments.
Cuomo accuser speaks to investigators
One of the women accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment told investigators for the New York State Attorney General's office that the Democratic leader created a "sexually hostile work environment." Politico reporter Marie French joined CBSN to discuss the new details Charlotte Bennett offered about the governor's alleged behavior and the scandal's effect on the state.
CDC urges caution in spring break travel
The U.S. is seeing some encouraging signs in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as more people across the country get vaccinated. But the CDC is still urging caution about another potential surge in cases as states ease restrictions. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins "CBSN AM" with more.
Hundreds arrested in Miami as spring breakers ignore COVID protocols
"If you're coming here because you think anything goes, you're going to have a terrible time. We're going to arrest you," Mayor Dan Gelber said.
Nationwide face mask standard for workers still under consideration
Deliberations continue on scope of face mask standards in workplaces. They were supposed to be issued by March 15.
Doctors say vaccine side effects are normal
Ahead of the anticipated distribution of the two-dose coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, medical experts are stressing the importance of getting the shots, and they say patients shouldn't be deterred by the possibility of minor side effects. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden plans for White House transition
President-elect Joe Biden is taking steps to prepare for his new administration and confront the challenges facing the country. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with details on what comes next.
What's behind racial gap in vaccine rollout
A new analysis shows that Black and Hispanic Americans are getting a smaller share of available vaccines than white people when compared with the number of cases and deaths for each racial group. Dr. Nadine Gracia, executive vice president of advocacy group Trust For America's Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about what's causing these disparities and how the Biden administration is addressing health inequity beyond the pandemic.
Biden administration deploys FEMA to border
The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries.
Some banks delayed in receiving stimulus checks
The IRS is now starting to distribute the third round of stimulus checks, worth up to $1,400 per eligible adult and child. But the timing of getting a check may depend partly on a bank's policies, with some customers of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo expressing frustration after the banks said the coronavirus relief payments won't be available until March 17. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Majority of parents want schools open
Our latest CBS News polling shows most don't feel their kids have been handling school "very well"
CDC urges caution amid spring break travel
The CDC is warning the U.S. could seen another surge of COVID-19 if Americans don't take precautions this spring. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez report from Miami, then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden kicks off campaign to promote relief plan
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hitting the road to sell the COVID relief plan to the public. Ed O'Keefe reports.
CDC warns of surge as COVID protocols ignored
Health officials are pleading with spring breakers to keep following precautions during their travels, warning that there could be another surge in coronavirus cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Economic impact of American Rescue Plan
President Biden will be criss-crossing the country this week to promote the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, as direct checks start to arrive for millions of Americans. National Economic Council deputy director Bharat Ramamurti joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact the legislation will have on the economy.
Stimulus funds to help Black farmers
President Biden's newly passed American Rescue Plan allocates $5 billion for Black and minority farmers. John Boyd Jr., the founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact.
Biden touts COVID vaccine, relief plan
President Joe Biden continued efforts to promote his American Rescue Plan, speaking Monday at the White House about how it will deliver much-needed assistance. Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will spend this week traveling to promote the plan around the country. Watch a portion of his remarks.
Baton Rouge nurse on her vaccination crusade
A Baton Rouge nurse has made it her personal mission to vaccinate as many residents of the Louisiana city's low-income communities as possible. David Begnaud joined her on one of her registration drives.
March Madness brackets are set
The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament tips off this Thursday. The event is back after COVID-19 canceled it last year, and extra precautions are being put in place to help ensure a safe and smooth tournament. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined CBSN to discuss.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
An in-depth look at coronavirus variants; Prosecutor Kim Gardner's fight to reform the St. Louis justice system; The story of New Orleans' St. Augustine High School Marching Band.
Study: Schools could ease distancing rules
A study of more than 200 school districts in Massachusetts found that students who sat 3 feet apart didn't have an increased risk of getting infected with COVID-19 when compared to students who sat 6 feet apart. Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about this study and how his practice, First Call Medical Center, has opened the first private monoclonal antibody infusion center in Maryland.
Biden facing surge in migrants at border
President Biden has deployed FEMA to help with the influx of migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss how the administration is responding.
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