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Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Biden's inauguration after a violent mob assaulted the Capitol while Congress was counting electoral votes. Officials said Monday that about 13,000 troops remain in the district, a figure that will drop to 7,000 by the end of the week and then remain at 5,000 into March. Watch the officials brief reporters.
One-fifth of the 25,000 troops sent to the capital in the wake of the violent riot at the Capitol will remain until March.
About 7,000 National Guard troops are currently stationed in the capital.
"There are National Guard troops here from every state in the union, probably, young individuals who are most likely to have asymptomatic infection if they do get infected," Birx said on "Face the Nation"
The chairman of the union that represents Capitol police, told CBS News that cases have "spiked" since the January 6 attack.
Sergeant Jacob Kohut is a member of the National Guard and a band teacher in Virginia. So when he was activated to help secure the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, he found a way to balance both jobs. He still teaches his virtual classes — only he's doing it in the back of a military vehicle, parked outside the federal building, in his fatigues.
Sergeant Jacob Kohut taught like he would any other virtual class – only he was in the back of a military vehicle, in his fatigues.
On Thursday, the U.S. Capitol police told National Guard troops to rest in a nearby parking garage instead of the Capitol. Photos of those troops caused outrage and the order was quickly rolled back overnight. Catherine Herridge reports.
The Guard members were asked by Capitol Police to relocate to a parking garage to rest during their shifts. That drew swift condemnation from lawmakers.
Authorities say the Army National Guard members were on a routine training flight on a medical evacuation chopper when it went down outside Rochester.
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
More than 25,000 National Guard troops are in Washington as part of an unprecedented level of security ahead of Joe Biden's presidential inauguration. Bill Bratton, former New York City and Boston police commissioner, joins CBSN AM to discuss the security measures.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
The Pentagon has deployed 25,000 National Guard members to secure the 59th presidential inauguration. Several have already been dismissed after "questionable behavior" was flagged during the FBI's vetting process. CBS News chief justice and homeland correspondent Jeff Pegues, and then Frank Figliuzzi, former assistant FBI director for counterintelligence, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the security situation in Washington.
"We are not taking any chances," said Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesperson. "If there is any reason that somebody's name is brought to the attention of the command, they are being removed from the line."
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration is sure to look different from previous years' ceremonies, and talking to children about the event could bring some challenges with thousands of National Guard troops standing by and the National Mall empty. Parents can still take steps to make sure children understand the significance of the historic day. Karen Aronian, a parenting and education expert who holds a doctorate in education, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
The FBI is closing in on alleged members of anti-government militia groups tied to the assault on the Capitol. CBS News has learned the latest suspects are affiliated with the Three Percenters and the Oath Keepers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the investigations into the riots.
The FBI says it is vetting 25,000 National Guard troops in Washington amid concerns over an insider threat to Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Shane Harris, an intelligence and national security reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the threats.
Thousands of National Guard troops have arrived in Washington, D.C. amid concerns of more potential violence in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Congress is investigating the security failures surrounding the assault on the U.S. Capitol, as more details come to light. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
An unprecedented security operation is underway in Washington, D.C. amid growing fears of an insider attack ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. The Associated Press reports the FBI is vetting all 25,000 National Guard troops pouring into the capital for Wednesday's events. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
The 25,000 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., for Wednesday's inauguration will all have undergone security vetting, amid concerns of a reported possible inside attack. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the decision.
As Washington, D.C., prepares for Wednesday's inauguration, a defense official tells CBS News that National Guard troops in the city will be screened. The arrival of troops and unprecedented security measures come as a new video gives a closer look inside the attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Jeff Pegues reports.
A look at the increased security preparations for this week's inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists.
For the first time in 152 years, the incoming and departing presidents won't be together during an inauguration. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reflects on the crucial role presidential inaugurations have in the stability of our nation.
With just four days left in his presidency, President Trump is considering a final military sendoff on the morning of Biden's inauguration. Meanwhile, the Senate is preparing for his impeachment trial. Nikole Killion has more.
Four years ago, George Floyd was murdered by then-officer Derek Chauvin. The images are for many seared into memory, never to be dislodged. However, at a Twin Cities teen summit this week, young people worked to meet the challenge of moving forward.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
Kanas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce said he does not agree with "just about any" of Harrison Butker's views but cherishes him as a teammate.
The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
Millions of Indians are voting in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election in the searing summer heat.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss Supreme Court ethics issues.
Missouri House of Representatives member Ben Baker said his daughter and son-in-law were killed in Haiti on Thursday.
A judge said contents from a laptop Hunter Biden left at a Delaware repair shop as well as his drug use can be used as evidence.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
Kanas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce said he does not agree with "just about any" of Harrison Butker's views but cherishes him as a teammate.
The Red Badge Project connects veterans with professional authors and lets them share their own stories.
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
A woman took her dog to a shelter to be euthanized. A year later, the dog is up for adoption again.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
"I could definitely see someone like Caleb Williams getting a $100,000 check, if not more," one expert said.
This Memorial Day weekend, breaking out the grill for the unofficial summer kickoff means contending with hotter prices.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
The request follows a false claim by Trump earlier this week that the FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot me" and were "locked & loaded ready to take me out & put my family in danger."
Jesse James Rumson, nicknamed "Sedition Panda," was convicted of assaulting a Prince George's County police officer on Jan. 6, 2021.
A judge said contents from a laptop Hunter Biden left at a Delaware repair shop as well as his drug use can be used as evidence.
Austin underwent a "successful, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure" at Walter Reed Medical Center which lasted about 2.5 hours, the Pentagon said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
Millions of Indians are voting in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election in the searing summer heat.
Iñaki Williams unknowingly played two years of professional soccer with a two-centimeter shard of glass in his left foot.
Missouri House of Representatives member Ben Baker said his daughter and son-in-law were killed in Haiti on Thursday.
Bryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Andreas Pernerstorfer was renovating his wine cellar in Gobelsburg, Austria, when he made an astounding ancient discovery. It wasn't vintage wine — it was mammoth bones.
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Black Balloon."
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Keep Going."
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Witness Tree."
Jeff Glor sat down with Guster ahead of their Saturday Sessions appearance to talk about their first new album in five years.
Non-fiction author Sebastian Junger left his mark on the genre in 1997 with "The Perfect Storm." He went on to become a war correspondent, and came close to death on the battlefield, but never had a near-death experience like he did just a few years ago. Now, that's the subject of his newest book, "In My Time of Dying." Jeff Glor has more.
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share her guidance on what the signs of tech addiction are, what parents should look out for with their kids, how tech addiction can be treated and how we can all maintain healthy boundaries with technology.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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.
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
Two American missionaries were among three people killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Two of the victims were the daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, joins CBS News with more.
Gang violence has exploded in Haiti. On Thursday, three people were fatally shot, including two missionaries, a married couple, from an Oklahoma-based group. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Brian Higgins, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is testifying at Karen Read's murder trial. Also, the trials against Idaho's Chad Daybell and New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez continue. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest.
A judge in Turks and Caicos ruled that Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania man arrested in the British territory for possessing ammunition, will not have to serve a mandatory minimum of 12 years in prison and will get a suspended sentence. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Missouri House of Representatives member Ben Baker said his daughter and son-in-law were killed in Haiti on Thursday.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Parents whose children died in military service share an unimaginable pain. Each year in San Francisco, some of these Gold Star parents meet to support one another. In 2016, 60 Minutes reported on the annual gathering.
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Black Balloon."
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Keep Going."
Guster are alt-rock mainstays, known for their catchy hooks. The band started in the early 90s and still plays together, followed by some of the most loyal fans in music. Now, from their new album "Ooh La La," here is Guster with "Witness Tree."