D.C. fortifies security ahead of Biden inauguration

The nation's capital is on lockdown as it prepares for the upcoming Biden inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports on the unprecedented enhancement of security for an inauguration.

• Jan 16, 2021
• 3:15

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.

• Jan 15, 2021
• 6:42

U.S. on high alert ahead of Inauguration Day

The U.S. is on high alert as law enforcement personnel across the country scramble to get security measures in place amid safety concerns ahead of Inauguration Day. Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are descending on Washington after online threats were linked to the event, and the FBI warned that armed protests are being planned in all 50 states. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill to discuss what new safety measures are in place.

• Jan 15, 2021
• 3:41

Security efforts in Washington metro area

Members of Virginia's National Guard have been deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Troops are posted around the Capitol and other parts of Washington. Governor Ralph Northam deployed members at the request of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser following last week's deadly riot. Northam joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the ongoing security efforts and more.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 7:49

Renewed calls for D.C. statehood following riots

Lawmakers are renewing calls for D.C. statehood following last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Under federal law, U.S. presidents have control over the D.C. National Guard and D.C. police department. The district's congresswoman, Eleanor Holmes Norton, has now re-introduced a bill that could make Washington, D.C., the 51st state. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 8:11

FBI probes if rioters had help from inside Capitol

Dozens of arrests have been made after the deadly Capitol riots as the FBI investigates whether there was coordination among the extremists. Jeff Pegues has the latest.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 2:33

Intel warns of possible attacks as D.C. locks down

Federal authorities are warning that armed militia groups and racist extremists could carry out more violence across the nation. This comes as Washington, D.C., is increasing security ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 4:32

Airbnb cancels and blocks inauguration week reservations

Airbnb also said it has banned users who were involved in last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol.

• Jan 14, 2021

National Guard sending 20,000 troops to D.C.

Thousands of troops are guarding the Capitol as the Defense Department warns that the threat level for violence is very high ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jan 13, 2021
• 2:26

D.C. mayor asks feds to cancel public gatherings before inauguration

Parking garages near the Capitol will also be closed and blocked off beginning Friday.

• Jan 13, 2021

7 Philly transit officers investigated for attending Trump rally

"[The officers] are being investigated to see if they were involved in riotous behavior or for violations of our social media policies," SEPTA said in a statement.

• Jan 12, 2021

Trump calls speech before riot "totally appropriate"

President Trump says there was nothing wrong with what he said at a rally that incited the storming of the Capitol. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 2:18

FBI issued warning before Capitol siege

A U.S. law enforcement official confirms to CBS News that the FBI warned of the threat of a "war" on Capitol Hill before last week's deadly attack. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest details.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 7:55

Feds give update on U.S. Capitol attack

More than 70 people so far are facing charges in local and federal court stemming from Wednesday's deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, with counts including unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, theft, assault and weapons violations. Watch the press conference here with comments from the FBI's Steven M. D'Antuono and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael Sherwin.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 21:39

Domestic terrorism cases opened in wake of Capitol attack

Federal law enforcement officials have opened dozens of domestic terrorism investigations following Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how prosecutors will proceed to bring the rioters to justice.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 11:19

Groups call for "storming" of courthouses

The FBI is warning the country's law enforcement agencies to be on alert after groups called for the "storming" of courthouses across the country if President Trump is removed from office before the end of his term. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the threat -- plus the sudden resignation of Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 9:23

Democrats push for Trump's removal

Democrats are calling on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office, or else they will move forward with impeachment. Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig joined CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the next steps and whether the president could be criminally charged in connection with the violence at the Capitol.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 8:28

Democracy under siege

Correspondent Lee Cowan puts the past week's tumultuous events in Washington, D.C., including the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol Building, into perspective.

• Jan 10, 2021
• 8:05

Capitol Hill rioters face criminal charges

Several Capitol Hill rioters are facing multiple criminal charges, such as unauthorized entry and theft of government property. Authorities are also investigating the motives of protesters who brought weapons and zip ties to the protest. Catherine Herridge reports.

• Jan 9, 2021
• 2:28

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.

• Jan 10, 2021
• 5:18

Blunt says there's "no possibility" of removing Trump

Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri says the president should "be very careful" in the last 10 days of his term.

• Jan 10, 2021
• 6:56

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
• 2:24

The history of the U.S. Capitol

As a landmark and an institution, the U.S. Capitol Building is more than just the seat of our government; it's provided a stage upon which the drama of our country has played out.

• Jan 10, 2021

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
• 2:52

Pence faces calls to use 25th Amendment to oust Trump

Top Democrats are calling for President Trump’s removal from office with less than two weeks left of his term after his supporters attacked the Capitol. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 3:16

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