Extremist threat high as more face federal charges
U.S. officials believe the threat from domestic extremists remains high amid dozens of arrests of those who allegedly stormed the U.S. Capitol. Jeff Pegues reports.
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Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
Democrat-led Senate confirms Biden's DNI pick
The Democrat-led Senate has already begun its work to confirm President Biden's Cabinet nominees. On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines as the president's Director of National Intelligence, and more votes on Cabinet nominees are expected this week. Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats take majority in Senate after Biden's inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock Wednesday afternoon.
Senate Democrats introduce bill on government reform
Democrats will soon have a slim majority in the Senate, allowing them to bring forward their own legislation.
Poll: Most Americans bracing for violence
Our latest CBS News poll shows that a majority of Americans see democracy under threat and expect political violence to increase in the U.S. over the next few years. CBS news elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss what the latest poll shows about politics and the pandemic.
CBS News poll finds Americans see democracy under threat
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto shares the latest polling data as a new administration is poised to take office.
Transcript: Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Congressman Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
FBI probes if rioters had help from inside Capitol
Dozens of arrests have been made after the deadly Capitol riots as the FBI investigates whether there was coordination among the extremists. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Intel warns of possible attacks as D.C. locks down
Federal authorities are warning that armed militia groups and racist extremists could carry out more violence across the nation. This comes as Washington, D.C., is increasing security ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Trump impeached by House a 2nd time
One week after the attacks on the Capitol, The House of Representatives impeached President Trump a second time for inciting an insurrection. Nancy Cordes reports on the historic House vote.
House impeaches Trump amid probe of Capitol riot
President Trump is now facing his second impeachment trial in the Senate, this time for inciting a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. House Democrats are demanding an investigation into whether any Republican colleagues aided rioters ahead of the attack. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with the latest developments.
Nearly half of Americans think some GOP lawmakers encouraged violence
Most who think so think they should be removed from office.
House votes to impeach Trump for second time
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for the second time — a first in U.S. history. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss when the Senate could vote on removal, and why it may still happen even after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated.
Poll: Majority of Americans back impeachment
A CBS News poll shows that a majority of Americans are in favor of President Trump's impeachment. A majority also believes race was a factor in how law enforcement treated those who attacked the Capitol last week. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss.
House impeaches Trump for historic second time
President Trump is the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. This time, there was Republican support. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers test positive for COVID after riot
Three lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after the raid on the Capitol. This as, six Republican Congress members were seen refusing to wear masks in the packed secure rooms. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud has more.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger on House impeachment vote
Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his decision to vote to impeach the president. He's one of a growing number of Republicans to join House Democrats in doing so.
House Dems to vote to impeach Trump
President Trump could make history as the only president to be impeached twice as impeachment proceedings begin Wednesday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats condemn effort to recall Newsom
California's Democratic Party condemned efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. The party referred to the petition to remove the governor as the "California coup" and compared the motivations behind the recall to those of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol last week. The Sacramento Bee political reporter Sophia Bollag joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Rep. Cheri Bustos on Capitol insurrection
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was on the House floor as a member of Democratic leadership last Wednesday when a mob of Trump supporters stormed into the Capitol. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss her experience, as well as what she saw on her flight home with protesters from D.C.
Democrats push ahead to try to oust Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with efforts to oust President Trump from office, accusing him of inciting last Wednesday's deadly riot at the capitol. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper about the options lawmakers are weighing.
Vernon Jones on leaving Democratic Party
Former Georgia state Representative Vernon Jones is becoming a Republican. A longtime conservative Democrat, he endorsed President Trump in the 2020 campaign and spoke at the Republican National Convention. Jones joins CBSN to discuss why he is making the change now.
Schumer says first priority for new Senate will be COVID relief bill
"We will get that done," Schumer said of a coronavirus relief bill with $2,000 direct payments.
Dems unveil article of impeachment against Trump
Democrats say they have secured enough votes to pass an impeachment resolution against President Trump. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
