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.

• Jan 9, 2021
• 07:58

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.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 23:48

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."

• Jan 10, 2021

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.

• Jan 10, 2021
• 02:24

Biden's dog Major will get his own "Indoguration"

Major's "Indoguration" marks the first time a shelter pup has ever become First Dog.

• Jan 9, 2021

Biden unfazed by Trump skipping inauguration

After calling on the Senate to quickly confirm his Cabinet on Friday, President-elect Joe Biden appeared to have found common ground with President Trump. Mr. Biden no longer believes having the president at his inauguration will send a powerful message to the world about a peaceful transfer of power, and it appears Mr. Trump agrees. The president-elect maintains Mr. Trump is not fit for office. Nikole Killion reports from Delaware.

• Jan 9, 2021
• 03:01

4,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day

The U.S. recorded more than 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 Thursday. That's the highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the latest developments, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joined CBSN with more on what to expect in the coming weeks.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 06:58

Clyburn on second impeachment of Trump

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a Democrat from South Carolina, has been vocal about either impeaching President Trump or invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office following this week's deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 10:39

Trump says he will not attend Biden's inauguration

President Trump said he will not be in attendance at President-elect Biden's inauguration. Mr. Biden said his absence will not be missed. Weijia Jiang has more.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 02:37

Biden preparing to accelerate distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

He'll share more details on the plan next week, aides say.

• Jan 8, 2021

Biden defers to Congress on impeaching Trump

President-elect Biden would not say whether he believes President Trump should be removed from office, saying it's a decision for Congress to make. Nikole Killion reports.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 01:22

Biden says impeachment is a "decision for the Congress to make"

The president-elect is meeting with Democratic leadership this afternoon.

• Jan 8, 2021

COVID-19 continues to tear through the U.S.

President-elect Joe Biden announced a plan to release the remaining COVID-19 vaccine doses, making them more widely available to the American public. The announcement comes one day after the U.S. saw its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, with over 4,000 deaths. Dr. Annette Reboli, professor of medicine and dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, joined CBSN to discuss the impact.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 07:59

Biden on Capitol riot and Trump's role

President-elect Joe Biden said it will be up to the Justice Department to prosecute the "thugs" and "domestic terrorists" who stormed the Capitol earlier this week, and he slammed the "active encouragement" they got from President Trump. He also said he agrees with Mr. Trump's decision to skip his upcoming inauguration. Watch his remarks.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 05:58

Trump video promises "orderly transition"

In a video produced by the White House, President Trump acknowledges there will be an inauguration of the next administration on January 20th. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 12:07

Trump to skip Biden's inauguration

President Trump says he does not plan to attend the inauguration of his successor, President-elect Joe Biden. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about Mr. Trump's final days in office.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 06:51

Congressman: Trump "created this nightmare"

Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, is calling for impeachment of President Trump after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. He is one of five House committee chairs calling on the FBI to brief them on its investigation into what he calls "an act of domestic terrorism." Thompson joined CBSN to discuss.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 20:03

Biden says he seriously considered Bernie Sanders for labor secretary

The president-elect introduced more nominees for his economic and jobs team.

• Jan 8, 2021

Calls for Trump's removal grow

In a video produced by the White House, President Trump changed course, condemning Wednesday's rioters that he initially told "We love you." He also finally acknowledged that President-elect Joe Biden would take office on January 20. The video comes as calls for his removal have grown and White House officials, including two Cabinet secretaries, have resigned in protest. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 03:06

Trump acknowledges election defeat in video on Capitol violence

The video comes after lawmakers called for invoking the 25th Amendment​ and removing him from office, following the assault Wednesday​.

• Jan 8, 2021

Why race is central to Capitol security response

Soon after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, social media erupted with anger. Many questioned why law enforcement hadn't reacted with the same firm hand that it has for years against protesters of police brutality. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to break down the news.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 07:53

Trump condemns Capitol riots, calls for smooth transition of power

This was the first post the president has made on Twitter since hew as banned for 12 hours on Wednesday.

• Jan 7, 2021

Biden blames Trump for Capitol riot

President-elect Joe Biden announced Thursday he will nominate Merrick Garland to be attorney general. He also used his speech to excoriate President Trump for inciting across his four years in office the violence perpetrated by a mob of his supporters at the U.S. Capitol. Watch his speech.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 22:06

Biden denounces disparate treatment of pro-Trump mob that attacked the Capitol

Mr. Biden condemned Mr. Trump for inciting the violence at the U.S. Capitol during an event to announce Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general.

• Jan 7, 2021

Presidential leadership during chaos

CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's and President-elect Biden's leadership amidst the crisis on Capitol Hill.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 03:18

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