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Progressives press for filibuster reform

Several progressive left-wing groups are urging President-elect Joe Biden to alter or eliminate the Senate filibuster. The procedure allows for lawmakers to delay or block votes on legislation by burying proposals in endless debate. Adam Jentleson, author of "Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy" and former deputy chief of staff to Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the controversial history of the filibuster and its ties to slavery.

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FBI tracking potential inauguration threats

CBS News has confirmed President-elect Joe Biden has canceled his plans to ride an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns. This comes as the head of the FBI warned the agency is tracking "extensive" chatter online involving potential threats to the inauguration, but despite the security concerns the Biden transition team is focused on its coronavirus agenda with Mr. Biden unveiling a nearly $2 trillion plan to combat the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss.

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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.

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