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.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 09:50

Response to Capitol assault reveals racial double standard

As the world watched an angry mob attack the U.S. Capitol, images of what appeared to be a double standard emerged. Jericka Duncan has the story.

• Jan 10, 2021
• 03:02

Pro-Trump protesters storm U.S. Capitol

Pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The National Guard, FBI, D.C. Police and officers from surrounding states descended on the Capitol to help de-escalate the violence. Charles Marino, CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the events and the security breach.

• Jan 6, 2021
• 09:39

Minnesota officials on help for long-term care

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a briefing Friday on the state's response to COVID-19, which has led to more than 3,800 reported deaths in the state. Officials highlighted steps the state is taking to care for residents of long-term care facilities.

• Dec 4, 2020
• 34:14

Portland city commissioner's home and city hall targeted

People in Portland broke a window and threw burning flares and paint-filled balloons at the commissioner's house, according to authorities.

• Nov 6, 2020

Raging fires in California leave trail of destruction

The Creek Fire has burned at least 46,000 acres. It's just one of three major fires burning in California, all with no containment. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Sep 6, 2020
• 02:25

Portland protests turn deadly

The Wisconsin Senate plans to meet in a special session this week to discuss police reform in wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. This comes after a deadly clash broke out in Portland between President Trump supporters and counter-protesters. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Aug 30, 2020
• 02:10

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Federal agents are being sent to Kenosha, Wisconsin

Republicans have blasted Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for not sending enough help to Kenosha on Tuesday to deal with the protests/

• Aug 27, 2020

National Guard commander to condemn use of force on D.C. protests

Protesters were removed from the park as President Trump walked to nearby​ St. John's Church after giving a press conference in June.

• Jul 27, 2020

Active-duty soldiers ordered to pull out of Washington D.C.

President Trump ordered them to D.C. just hours before he walked across Lafayette Park, using the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs as a prop.

• Jun 6, 2020

Keke Palmer urges National Guardsmen to join protesters

"Let the revolution be televised. March beside us and show us that you're here for us. Make history with us," she said.

• Jun 3, 2020

D.C. religious leaders criticize Trump visits

President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.

• Jun 3, 2020
• 11:23

D.C. National Guard opens probe into low-flying helicopter over protest

Video emerged Monday of a military helicopter hovering low over protesters in Washington, D.C., after the district's 7 p.m. curfew.

• Jun 3, 2020

Trump's visit to church sparks outrage

Police and National Guard troops used tear gas and flash-bang explosives to push back a crowd peacefully protesting outside the White House Monday, so that President Trump could pay a quick visit to the historic St. John's Church. His photo-op prompted criticism from religious leaders. Rev. Dr. Nichole R. Phillips, an associate professor at Emory University, joins CBSN to discuss.

• Jun 2, 2020
• 09:17

Cuomo: "Violence never works"

As deaths from coronavirus continued to drop to lows not seen since March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo used his daily coronavirus briefing Sunday afternoon to plead for calm after a night of unrest statewide. "Violence never works," he said. Watch his remarks here.

• May 31, 2020
• 04:35

Twin Cities see 5th straight night of violence

CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest on the developments in Minnesota.

• May 31, 2020
• 03:54

Military police on alert amid Floyd protests

Minneapolis protesters defied an 8 p.m. curfew in a fourth straight night of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man who died at the hands of a white police officer. Military police have been put on alert by the Pentagon. The National Guard is already in the city, providing security for firefighters working Saturday morning to put out fires from the overnight protests. Jeff Pegues reports from the scene.

• May 30, 2020
• 02:40

Mexico will move to tighten Guatemala border

After reaching a tariff deal with the United States, Mexico is expected to send up to 6,000 National Guard members to tighten its Guatemalan border soon. The Trump administration is hoping that if Mexico can stop the flow of Central American migrants at the border with Guatemala, there will be fewer apprehensions along the U.S. border where numbers are surging. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jun 11, 2019
• 02:21

Mexico cracking down on flow of migrants

Mexican officials said they've begun their crackdown on Central Americans heading to the U.S. That includes a plan to send 6,000 members of their National Guard to areas known to be migrant routes. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico.

• Jun 11, 2019
• 02:22

Navy destroys Iran drone

Tensions with Iran are escalating further after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf. This comes after Iran said its National Guard seized a foreign tanker and its crew. Ian Lee is in London with the latest.

• Jul 18, 2019
• 01:35

Cuomo praises National Guard

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo thanked members of the National Guard for building emergency hospital facilities and helping save lives in the coronavirus crisis. "This is not going to be a short deployment," Cuomo said. "I am proud to fight this fight with you." Watch his remarks.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 08:01

Front-line workers honored by military

First responders and medical staff are being honored by flyovers across the U.S. In South Carolina, the National Guard flew fighter jets above several hospitals. The Navy and Air Force are also planning flyovers, lasting just a few seconds, across parts of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to honor front-line workers.

• Apr 28, 2020
• 01:39

Mexican leader authorizes 4 more years of military policing

Activist says troops, who've been accused of abuses and had little success curbing crime, now have "a blank check of opacity."

• May 12, 2020

National Guard helping NYC medical examiner collect bodies

The mortality rate from the coronavirus pandemic is overwhelming New York City's health care system and funeral homes. Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on how the city's Chief Medical Examiner is working with the National Guard to bring dignity to the dead even in crisis -- and how coronavirus survivors are hoping to help.

• Apr 17, 2020

Maryland calls in National Guard to prepare for virus surge

The National Guard's mission is to prepare for the surge of fatalities the state expects to come in mid-April,

• Apr 3, 2020

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