When will Trump take office as president? Here's when he'll be sworn in
Here's what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office.
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When will Trump take office?
It will be several months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here's what to know about when he will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Mexico elects first female president
Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female and first Jewish president. Enrique Acevado has the details.
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President Trump expected to grant up to 100 pardons and communications; talking with kids about Wednesday's unusual inauguration
Bishop T.D. Jakes on Biden's address
Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House, joins CBSN to discuss President Biden's inaugural address with Tanya Rivero. Jakes joined continuing coverage of Mr. Biden's inauguration with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Kenneth Davis, author of the New York Times bestselling book "Don't Know Much About History."
Analysts look ahead to Biden's inauguration
Ahead of Joe Biden's swearing in as the nation's 46th president, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss the historic event.
Unprecedented security ahead of inauguration
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.
Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor administered the oath of office to Kamala Harris as she was sworn in as vice president on January 20, 2021. Watch how the historic moment unfolded.
Former Gov. Rendell on Biden's inauguration
Ed Rendell, former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania and a longtime friend of Joe Biden's, joined CBSN to discuss the significance of Inauguration Day and the upcoming Biden administration.
How to talk with kids about the inauguration
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.
How Biden's Inauguration Day will differ
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony Wednesday will be unlike anything we've seen before, in light of the ongoing security threats and global pandemic. Bestselling author Kenneth Davis joined CBSN with more on the changes and the history behind some inaugural traditions.
Security threats loom before inauguration
The presidential inauguration is facing security threats from extremist groups as preparations continue during President Trump's last day in office. Jeff Pegues reports.
New suspects charged in assault on the Capitol
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.
FBI vetting National Guard troops
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.
Inauguration security and pandemic precautions
Security threats and a global pandemic pose significant challenges for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN a look at how organizers are preparing for Wednesday's big event.
Security tightened ahead of inauguration
Security is on high alert in Washington, D.C. and at state capitol buildings across the U.S. ahead of Wednesday's presidential inauguration. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports from the White House, and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more details about the security cues officials are getting from intelligence bulletins.
D.C. locks down in advance of inauguration
CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports from Washington on the ramp-up of security ahead of Inauguration Day.
Heightened security for Inauguration Day
Heightened security measures are in place in Washington and across the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on what Washington, D.C., is seeing in President Trump's last weekend in office.
Authorities up security ahead of inauguration
The Department of Justice's inspector general is opening an investigation into law enforcement's preparation and response to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The investigation comes as law enforcement officials ramp up security in the nation's capital amid growing threats of violence between now and Inauguration Day. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Authorities on "high alert" at U.S. Capitol
Federal law enforcement is facing severe backlash over its lack of preparation ahead of the January 6 riot at the Capitol. Now, just a week after the deadly attack, 20,000 National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington to secure the Capitol. The response comes as federal officials warn the "success" of last week's chaos could fuel more violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration January 20. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
What is ex-acting Homeland chief's legacy?
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced his resignation after holding the job for 14 months despite several lawsuits challenging the legality of his appointment. Many Democrats are questioning the timing of his resignation given the attack on the U.S. Capitol and potential for an attack on next week's inauguration ceremony. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss Wolf's legacy.
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.
D.C. mayor asks feds to boost security for inauguration
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is asking the federal government to extend a perimeter around the Capitol for the inauguration.
"No precedent" for Trump's election lawsuits
Lawyers for the Trump campaign have asked a judge to halt Pennsylvania's election results certification, despite there being no meaningful evidence of voting irregularities. Richard Griffault, the Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation at Columbia Law School, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to talk about the legal election challenges in a historical perspective, and the constitutional milestones ahead on the road to Inauguration Day.
Rival Afghan inaugurations & more world news
Two rival presidential inaugurations are being held in Afghanistan after claims of voter fraud in September's election. Australia faces a coronavirus controversy. And protesters march on International Women's Day. Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London.
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Azerbaijan says Iran's drones hit school and airport as war spreads on day 6
Iran and the U.S. threaten to intensify their attacks as the war in the Middle East stretches into another country.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
GOP senator joins police in ejecting protester from Capitol Hill hearing
A Senate Republican assisted several police officers in ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Azerbaijan says Iran's drones hit school, airport as war spreads on day 6
Iran and the U.S. threaten to intensify their attacks as the war in the Middle East stretches into another country.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Family of killed service member speaks out
Five of the six American service members who were killed in the Iran war have been positively identified. The father and sister of 20-year-old Sgt. Declan J. Coady, one of the deceased, remembers him.
U.S. torpedos Iranian warship as war expands
An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship with a torpedo — the first such incident since World War II. Meanwhile, Iran is widening its ring of retaliation. Tony Dokoupil has the latest.
Americans stuck in Middle East speak out
As the war in Iran raged on, many American travelers remained trapped in the Middle East. Some spoke out about their travel experience and communications with the State Department.
U.S. consumers already feeling impact of Iran conflict
In just one week, the national average for a gallon of regular gas is up about 22 cents. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Antitrust trial against Ticketmaster underway
A landmark federal antitrust trial against Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, got underway this week with the first witness testifying on Wednesday. Antitrust attorney Kenneth Dintzer was in the courtroom and joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.