☀ March 5: Senate to debate $1.9T relief bill, the pope arrives in Iraq and Chipotle inspired makeup

Sydney Kalich

4 years ago

Good morning! It’s Friday, March 5, 2021. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️⃣🗳️ Senate set to debate $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill

Members of the National Guard are seen on Capitol Hill on March 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. The grounds of the US Capitol were ringed with boosted security Thursday after officials warned of an attack plot by QAnon conspiracists, two months after backers of ex-president Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

2️⃣💵 A California city paid residents $500 a month to tackle poverty; study shows it paid off

3️⃣⌨️Facebook group members pose as minors to lure child predators

4️⃣✈️ Pope Francis arrives in Iraq amid security concerns and pandemic

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Now this is extra, Chipotle unveils guac green eyeshadow in makeup collaboration

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 The White House COVID-19 response team will hold a press briefing at 11 a.m. EST.

🔴 President Joe Biden will participate in a roundtable on the American Rescue Plan at 4:15 p.m. EST.

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