Weekend Roundup

On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup" with host Allison Keyes -- President Biden expands his administration's response to COVID-19 amid a surge driven by the Omicron variant. This as the Supreme Court blocks the president's vaccination rules for large companies. CBS's Steve Dorsey explains. As many schools struggle with an increasing number of cases, some in Minnesota and Oklahoma have gone virtual again, temporarily. Allison asks Dr. Ruth Kanthula, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at MedStar Health, if worried parents and teachers are overreacting. President Biden's push to get the Senate to change the rules to make it easier for Democrats to pass major voting rights legislation fails, as two moderates refuse to support the plan. Now, Democratic leaders will not fulfill their promised vote on the issue by Monday's federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. CBS's Nancy Cordes joins Allison with details. In the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with Rev. Traci Blackmon at the United Church of Christ about those efforts to pass voting rights legislation, and why this issue is so important to people of color. All this and much more on the "CBS News Weekend Roundup."

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On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup," host Allison Keyes joins the nation in marking one year since the deadly attack on the U-S Capitol. President Biden blamed former president Trump for the violence. Allison gets the latest on Mister Biden's speech this week from CBS's Steven Portnoy, and CBS's Ed O'Keefe looks at what all this means for the upcoming midterm elections. Allison also reports on the CDC and the battle against Covid-19. CBS's Jeff Pegues and The New Republic's Grace Segers remember what it was like to be at the Capitol during the shocking riot. We have an excerpt from "Indivisible- Healing Hate," a six-part docu-series produced by ViacomCBS' See It Now Studios with XG Productions. In the Kaleidoscope, Allison speaks with former white supremacist Sean Gillespie on hate and the storming of the Capitol. All this and much more on January 6th, on the "CBS News Weekend Roundup."

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CBS's Mark Strassman with an update on the new CDC Covid guidance on quarantining and isolation when exposed. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky expands on the guidance and criticism. CBS's Major Garrett looks back to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Where does the House investigation stand? And, is the Capitol safer now? CBS's Stacy Lyn talks to Congressional Reporter Zak Hudak. And, more stories on crime and the courts from 2021 with CBS's Steve Dorsey. CBS Mornings takes a look at the life and legacy of legendary sportscaster and Hall of Fame football coach John Madden, who passed away at the age of 85. CBS's Steve Futterman explores the other big sports stories of the year. Our Matt Pieper on the viral stories that had us talking and Peter King with what happened in space in 2021! In this week's Kaleidoscope, CBS's Allison Keyes discusses a University of Washington study on who is most likely to be exposed to poor air quality. The pandemic hit the airline industry hard. CBS News Travel Correspondent Errol Barnett tells us what to expect in 2022. Beloved actress Betty White died at the age of 99. CBS's Tom Foty looks back at her iconic career. What were the biggest stories of the year in the world of music, tv and movies? CBS's Anthony Pura and Debra Rodriguez give us the scoop. And, as we begin 2022, what will the big food and drink trends be? CBS's Stacy Lyn has that for you.

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On Part 1 of the CBS News "Yearend Roundup," CBS's Steve Kathan recap’s the 2021 COVID headlines and CBS's Steve Dorsey is joined by CBS Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus, to discuss the latest in the fight against the virus. CBS's Steve Futterman talks to CBS White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe about President Biden and the year in politics. CBS's Cami McCormick reports on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. We'll also hear from CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst Pam Falk about the United Nations’ role in Afghanistan, as well as climate change and the wealth gap. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has a snapshot of the country's economic recovery. In this week's Kaleidoscope, CBS's Allison Keyes talks with CBS News Chief National Affairs and Justice Correspondent Jeff Pegues on race and police reform in 2021. Finally, Steve Futterman celebrates the 75th anniversary of the film "It's a Wonderful Life."

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The U.S surpassed 800-thousand COVID-19 deaths this week, as dozens of states detect the new omicron variant. We'll hear from CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook. In South Africa, research finds the omicron variant causes less severe illness, especially in vaccinated adults. Children under 12, on the other hand, are still not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. CBS's Debora Patta reports. An autopsy finds that former NFL player Phillip Adams, who shot and killed six people in April, had an unusually severe form of the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE.) Researchers say his football injuries contributed to his diagnosis. CBS's Nikki Battiste reports. In this week's Kaleidoscope, the importance of helping those in need. Allison is joined by Simone Gordon "The Black Fairy Godmother," whose network of guardian angels helps women deal with everything from poverty to domestic violence. Santa might be able to deliver all of his presents in one night but the rest of us need to plan ahead. CBS's Meg Oliver tells us why we'd better get moving! Finally, Allison finds another excuse to talk about Star Trek. This time she tells us about an iconic pair of ears, and a Smithsonian museum.

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