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Jay Struber reports on key news stories: Merrick Garland's nomination for Attorney General advances to a full Senate vote, with his focus on investigating the Capitol riots if confirmed. A new single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is being distributed in the US, with 4 million doses expected this week. The vaccine is effective and can be stored in normal refrigeration. The President's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package has moved to the Senate, but the provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 is unlikely to pass due to budgetary rules. Lawmakers face a deadline as jobless aid expires soon.

What is the expected distribution of the new COVID vaccine in the coming week?

What is the proposed federal minimum wage increase mentioned in the House bill?