Trump administration cancels controversial 11th hour foreign trips
Facing reported snubs by EU allies, Mike Pompeo's staying home, and Ambassador Kelly Craft won't visit Taiwan – a trip that would have infuriated China.
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Preview: Kamala Harris on "Sunday Morning"
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emoff sit down with “CBS Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley in their first joint TV interview since last week's assault on the Capitol. In this preview clip Harris discusses the priorities for the incoming Biden administration.
States securing capitols amid threats of protests
State capitols are increasing security after the FBI warned of possible armed protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
House Democrats plan impeachment vote
The FBI is warning of "armed protests" planned in all 50 states and Washington D.C. ahead of president-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Meanwhile, House Democrats are planning to move forward with impeaching President Trump following the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with more.
Michael Osterholm on COVID vaccine rollout
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota and member of President-elect Biden's coronavirus advisory board, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the vaccine rollout.
Former Bush adviser on inauguration security
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss security concerns about the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden after Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigned.
D.C. races to secure city ahead of inauguration
A security surge is underway in Washington and the city's mayor is urging residents to stay home after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. Nikole Killion reports.
Law enforcement group decries Capitol "anarchy"
Scenes of violence and chaos at the U.S. Capitol shocked America and the world on Wednesday, when a mob of pro-Trump protesters, some of them armed, forced their way into the building, ransacking the offices of lawmakers who fled for their lives. Larry Cosme, national president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM to discuss the failure of crowd control and law enforcement that disrupted American democracy.
GOP lawmakers to contest electoral college count
At least 13 Republican senators and about 100 House members are expected to contest the electoral college vote count during Wednesday's joint session of Congress. The usually routine process is shaping up to be different this year. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to preview what's ahead.
Trump releases video condemning violence
After months of fighting the election results and misleading his supporters with baseless fraud claims, President Trump admitted publicly he will be leaving the White House. He made the remarks in a video posted online, in which he also condemned the deadly violence at the Capitol. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Several White House staffers resign
A number of White House staffers, including the first lady’s chief of staff, resigned in the wake of the violent pro-Trump storming of the Capitol. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Control of Senate still up for grabs
Democrats are projected to win at least one of the two Georgia runoff elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. CBS News projects that the Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, has defeated Republican incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, but the other race is still too close to call. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the latest, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN AM to discuss.
Tensions rise between Iran and the U.S.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says U.S. will designate the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization. Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative, joins CBSN to explain what that means and why Pompeo is making this move with less than two weeks left in the Trump administration.
Doctor on Biden's vaccine distribution plan
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are escalating at a dire pace in 2021, and the pace of vaccinations is still falling short. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss whether the incoming Biden administration's plan to distribute every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine will be effective.
Identifying suspects in U.S. Capitol seige
Some of the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week wore gear that makes it difficult to identify them, but investigators have zeroed in on a number of clues. John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto's Munk School, joins CBSN to discuss the techniques that helped ID suspects who are now facing charges.
House lawmakers move toward impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House lawmakers are pushing to impeach President Trump for the second time. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
Biden taps longtime diplomat William Burns for CIA director
Burns is a 33-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service.
China warns Trump admin on "dangerous path" with Taiwan outreach
Days before landmark visit by a senior U.S. official, enabled by a key policy change, Beijing says the moves will see the U.S. "severely punished by history."
Middle East prepares for new U.S. foreign policy
The incoming Biden administration is expected to shift the U.S. approach with its allies and foes in the Middle East. Ambassador Danny Danon, a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Pence yet to speak to Trump since Capitol riot
Sources tell CBS News that Vice President Mike Pence has not spoken to President Trump since the attack on the Capitol building. Pence has also not yet responded to Democrats' calls to invoke the 25th amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office. Vice News political correspondent Liz Landers joined CBSN to give insight on what Pence may do in the coming days.
Biden says "domestic terrorists" should be prosecuted
President-elect Joe Biden is pushing forward in an effort to fill his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day. The incoming president has asked the Senate to quickly approve his nominees so he can hit the ground running. His latest nominations took place just one day after the U.S. Capitol was stormed by pro-Trump rioters. The nominees include Department of Justice veteran Merrick Garland for attorney general. Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney and host of the "Talking Feds" podcast, joins CBSN to discuss the pick and what it means for the investigation into the assault on the Capitol building.
Biden talks economy, introduces nominees
President-elect Joe Biden held a news conference in Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday to introduce his nominees to head the Labor and Commerce Departments. He also spoke about his plans for economic recovery amid the pandemic. Watch his remarks.
Transcript: Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Delaware Senator Chris Coons that aired Sunday, January 10, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," January 10
Today on "Face the Nation," Washington is still reeling from Wednesday's deadly siege at the Capitol and America is on edge as the clock ticks down the last days of the Trump administration.
Biden's dog Major will get his own "Indoguration"
Major's "Indoguration" marks the first time a shelter pup has ever become First Dog.
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