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The "Big Lie" and the dangers of denying election results

Baseless allegations of election fraud amplified by President Donald Trump fueled the violent siege on the Capitol last January 6, intended to stop the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden's victory. Fallout from conspiracy theories has included death threats and harassment directed toward election officials. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett talks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (whom Trump tried to pressure to "find" enough votes that would win him the state), and with other officials who fear denying the results of elections is chipping away at the integrity of our democracy.

Jan 2, 2022
07:44

Census data signals shift of political power

New data from the U.S. census is signaling a shift in political power as more people moved to traditionally red states from blue ones. The focus now shifts to how states will redraw their districts ahead of next year's midterm elections. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Apr 27, 2021
08:07

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Is it time to change the Electoral College?

Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is featured in the new CBSN Originals documentary, "Do We Still Need the Electoral College?" He joins CBSN to discuss his perspective on whether this system helps or hurts American democracy.

Mar 19, 2021
09:49

Preview: CBSN Originals | Do We Still Need the Electoral College?

This documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series explores whether the Electoral College helps or hurts American democracy. Watch the full story at https://cbsnews.com/electoral

Mar 18, 2021
00:50

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Why does America have the Electoral College — and should we keep it?

The Electoral College is complicated and sometimes controversial. How did we get this system, anyway?

Mar 18, 2021

Ex-DHS head on Capitol attack aftermath: "Buckle up"

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff talks with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about the failure of the Capitol Police to prevent armed Trump supporters from breaching a Joint Session of Congress, despite threats of violence posted on social media in the runup to the Electoral College vote tabulation.

Jan 10, 2021
03:14

Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election

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

Unsung heroes protect hallmark of democracy

Norah O'Donnell praises the heroes who protected democracy amid the chaos that shutdown the Electoral College count on Wednesday.

Jan 7, 2021
01:10

Administrative officials resign after Capitol riot

At least eight administration officials have resigned, including one Cabinet member, after President Trump's supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Weijia Jiang reports.

Jan 7, 2021
02:52

McConnell says overturning election would "damage our republic forever"

"I've served 36 years in the Senate. This will be the most important vote I've ever cast," McConnell said.

Jan 7, 2021

Trump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress affirms Biden win

President didn't concede but his statement was as close as he's come to conceding an election he falsely insists was stolen,

Jan 7, 2021

Protests As Joint Session Of Congress Confirms Presidential Election Result

4 dead after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

One woman was fatally shot and three others suffered "medical emergencies," police said.

Jan 7, 2021

Pence announces Biden's victory after Congress completes electoral count

Chaos erupted inside the U.S. Capitol as thousands of pro-Trump demonstrators charged the complex.

Jan 7, 2021

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Pence announces Biden win

Vice President Mike Pence, in his capacity as the president of the Senate, announced President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of 2020 election after Congress finished counting the Electoral College votes. Watch the historic announcement.

Jan 7, 2021
02:21

Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election

Key GOP senators withdraw objections to Electoral College count

There were some who still said they would object, including Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas.

Jan 7, 2021

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Senator Graham on Biden: "He won!"

During a joint session of Congress, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a close ally of President Trump, told his colleagues that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were lawfully elected. HIs comments came after a day of violent turmoil by pro-Trump supporters who swarmed the U.S. Capitol to disrupt the electoral college vote. Watch Graham's remarks.

Jan 6, 2021
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Loeffler drops objection to electoral count

Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler, who lost her Georgia Senate race the night before, addressed a joint session of Congress to say she no longer plans to object to the results of the electoral vote count. Watch her remarks here.

Jan 6, 2021
01:49

"Whatever it takes": Lawmakers vow to finish counting electoral votes after assault on Capitol

"Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes," Congressman Jim Clyburn, Democrat of South Carolina, tweeted.

Jan 6, 2021

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McConnell: Congress must honor voters' decision

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said upholding the Electoral College outcome will be "the most important vote I've ever cast." He said there is no evidence of fraud that would affect the results and that Congress must not intervene. "If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral," he said. Watch his full speech on the Senate floor.

Jan 6, 2021
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Pence acknowledges no authority over election

As Congress convened a joint session to officially count the Electoral College votes, Vice President Mike Pence released a letter stating that he has no authority to decide the result -- resisting public pressure from President Trump to contest the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News Special Report coverage.

Jan 6, 2021
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The VP's role in the Electoral College vote

President Trump has suggested Vice President Mike Pence has the authority to reject the Electoral College vote in the 2020 election. In 2017, then-Vice President Joe Biden denied opposition from members of his own party and presided over Congress' confirmation of Mr. Trump's victory in the 2016 election. Columbia Law School professor Richard Briffault joins CBSN to discuss the powers of the vice president when it comes to election results.

Jan 6, 2021
07:50

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Fact check: Objections GOP lawmakers may raise in Electoral College count

A dozen senators say they'll object to the 2020 presidential election's state-certified results during the congressional count of the Electoral College votes.

Jan 6, 2021

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How to watch Congress count the Electoral College votes

It's the last step in the election process before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20.

Jan 6, 2021

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Where GOP senators stand on objecting to Electoral College votes

In an event set to filled with drama, the House and Senate will convene in a joint session Wednesday to count and certify electoral votes.

Jan 6, 2021

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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.

Jan 6, 2021
07:58

Marc Fogel, just freed by Russia, arrives back in U.S., heads to White House

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