Friday, May 14, 2021: Fewer Cases, More Vaccinations Contribute to New Mask Guidance

The CDC Director says falling case counts and more vaccinations across the U.S. is a major reason why the mask mandate has been relaxed.

House Republicans picked a new member of their leadership team this morning. Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik replaces Liz Cheney as GOP Conference Chair.

And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will keep up its military assault on Gaza "as long as it takes."

Today's panelists: CNN's Dana Bash and Jeff Zeleny

Also on today’s show: CNN’s Nic Robertson, Public Health Senior Scholar Jennifer Nuzzo, American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, and Washington Post Reporter Seung Min Kim

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