Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, says we are increasing the rate of vaccines around the country. But it’s important for people to get the vaccines so we can tackle Covid variants. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell also reports on the availability of vaccines and optimism surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Neal Katyal, former acting U.S. Solicitor General, comments on the House impeachment managers’ case against former President Donald Trump. NBC’s news political reporter Sahil Kapur says Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears willing to let GOP senators vote how they please on the conviction of Trump. He says it’s unlikely Republicans will vote to convict. Plus, how to safely reopen the nation’s school and a deadly pile up in Texas.