Democrats strip Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees

Democratic Senators moved ahead on a COVID-relief bill without Republicans in an overnight session. The Washington Post has key details. House Democrats voted to strip Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments. Politico explains how each political party is navigating this moment. Vox and USA Today look at current data and guidance related to COVID-19 vaccinations and pregnancy. Russia’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine, called Sputnik V, is highly effective, was met with some skepticism in the international community. The New Yorker’s Joshua Yaffa reports on the vaccine’s development and impact. The Super Bowl is Sunday and the stadium will be mostly empty because of pandemic concerns. Adweek explains why the situation is a camera crew’s dream, and says it could mean one of the best at-home viewing experiences ever.