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2/17: Red and Blue

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Biden meets with union leaders on COVID relief; Radio host Rush Limbaugh dies at age 70

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Frigid temperatures devastate Texas power grid;Liberals and conservatives find common ground through conversation



Biden looking to close Guantanamo Bay by 2024

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The Biden administration is conducting a formal review of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The prison was established by former President George W. Bush in 2002 to house foreign terror suspects following 9/11. President Biden intends to close the prison by the end of his first term in 2024, reviving an Obama-era goal that never came to fruition. Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential closure.

Rideshare and delivery drivers demand more PPE

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"Eleven months into this pandemic and workers are still asking for the most basic life-saving protections for themselves, their families, and their communities," one driver said.

3 North Korean hackers charged in global cyberattack

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The Justice Department has charged three North Korean hackers over a wide-ranging scheme that included the attempted theft of more than $1.3 billion from banks around the world — and cyberattacks targeting the entertainment industry. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBSN contributor and Strategy Risks founder, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.

The Lincoln Project, once at the center of the "Never Trump" movement, finds itself under controversy

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The Lincoln Project was once one of the loudest voices in the anti-Trump movement, but now the organization formed by former Republican consultants is crumbling under allegations of misconduct. John Weaver, one of the Lincoln Project's co-founders, is facing allegations he sent harassing messages to young men — and the organization's leadership is facing questions of how it used tens of millions of dollars in donations. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt discusses the allegations and what could be next for the Lincoln Project.

Climate change forcing migrants to head north toward the U.S. in search of safety

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In Central America, whole communities were wiped out by hurricanes that were strengthened by human-caused climate change in the 2020 season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli speaks to migrants heading north in search of safety. Then Kayly Ober, a senior advocate at Refugees International, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about climate-driven migration happening across the globe.

Winter storms delay coronavirus vaccine distribution

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Winter storms are delaying vaccine shipments to several states as the nation pushes to speed up vaccinations. New variants are fueling concerns of a rapid rise in infections as the CDC warns up to 70,000 deaths could be recorded in the next month. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the vaccination effort.

Severe winter storms hamper coronavirus vaccine distribution

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The storms that have paralyzed parts of the U.S. have also stalled vaccine deliveries. The latest setback in distribution comes as the Biden administration said everyone will be able to get a vaccine by the end of July. Mola Lenghi reports.

How New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has handled the pandemic

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing criticism over his administration's handling of nursing home deaths curing the pandemic. Josefa Velásquez, senior reporter at the independent nonprofit newsroom The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

90-year-old great-grandmother walks 6 miles in snow for vaccine

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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Seattle was difficult for 90-year-old Fran Goldman – then another wrench was thrown into the equation. Seattle was covered in snow, and a determined Goldman decided to walk three miles each way to receive her first shot.

Biden clarifies school reopening plan during town hall on pandemic response

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During a town hall meeting on his pandemic response, President Biden promised a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office. On "CBS This Morning," top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said not all teachers can be vaccinated by that deadline. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the administration's goals for reopening schools and vaccinating the country.

What's going on at the Lincoln Project?

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After raising $90 million in the 2020 election cycle, the anti-Trump political action committee known as the Lincoln Project has been coming apart at the seams in recent weeks. Axios political reporter Lachlan Markay spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the investigations into the group's finances and founders.





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