D.C. mayor asks feds to cancel public gatherings before inauguration
Parking garages near the Capitol will also be closed and blocked off beginning Friday.
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AOC feared for her life during Capitol riots
The congresswoman said she experienced a "pretty traumatizing event" during the riot, but didn't disclose details because of "security concerns."
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Mr. Trump briefly addressed reporters while leaving the White House, denouncing House Democrats' plans to impeach him.
Rep, Abigail Spanberger discusses being in Capitol during rioting
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell talks with Democratic Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger about being in the Capitol on the day of the riots last week.
YouTube temporarily bans new videos from Trump account
YouTube made its decision "in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence," removing new content and banning comments from the president's channel.
Read the full article of impeachment against President Trump
The president is accused of "willfully inciting violence against the Government of the United States."
Chuck Norris weighs in on Capitol riot after photo goes viral
"I am and always will be for Law and Order," the actor tweeted.
Joint Chiefs remind military of duty to defend Constitution
In a memo to members of the military, the Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded them of their duty to uphold the Constitution.
Feds consider seditious conspiracy charges in Capitol assault
A range of charges so far includes unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, theft, assault, and weapons violations.
House calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment
House Democrats said they will move forward Wednesday with a vote on impeaching President Trump if Pence does not invoke the amendment.
Congresswoman defends not wearing mask during riot lockdown
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House calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment
As the House was in the middle of its voting process, Vice President Mike Pence shot down the idea.
7 Philly transit officers investigated for attending Trump rally
"[The officers] are being investigated to see if they were involved in riotous behavior or for violations of our social media policies," SEPTA said in a statement.
Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff in joint TV interview Jan. 17
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The article accuses Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
3rd House lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown
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McCarthy: Trump blames antifa but admits he's partly responsible for riot
McCarthy spoke with the president on Monday and later conveyed Mr. Trump's feelings to fellow House Republicans.
Companies pause donations to GOP lawmakers: "A ripple effect"
American Express announced it would withhold donations from lawmakers who voted "to subvert the presidential election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power."
Man allegedly texted about "putting a bullet" in Nancy Pelosi
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Probes underway in more than 30 states in wake of Capitol siege
Investigators are also seeking to head off trouble on Inauguration Day.
Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after Capitol riot
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Capitol Police officers suspended after riot, House Democrat says
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Open carry of firearms banned inside Michigan state Capitol
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Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
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Trump requests delay of China trip because of Iran war
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
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Supreme Court to consider end to deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in late April on efforts to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz
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Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
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Iranian foreign minister says "we don't see any reason" to talk with U.S.
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Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
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Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 23 dead in suspected suicide bombings in Nigeria, police say
At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, police said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict-battered city in recent history.
Pakistani strike hits rehab hospital in Afghanistan, Taliban says
The Taliban in Afghanistan claim that a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed over 400 people, but Pakistan alleges the site was a weapons depot.
Trump requests delay of China trip because of Iran war
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Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
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Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
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Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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