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

Biden unveils COVID-19 response plan

President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19. He also urged that there should be a national minimum wage of $15 per hour. Watch his remarks.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 24:45

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

Trump condemns violence a week after Capitol riot

President Trump released a video in which he condemns violence by his supporters a week after the assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what this means as the president faces a second impeachment trial.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 8:26

House impeaches Trump for 2nd time

Exactly one week after the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, President Trump has been impeached by the House for an unprecedented second time. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill, followed by analysis from Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 9:42

Impact of Trump's second impeachment

The House has impeached President Donald Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting the deadly riot on the Capitol Hill. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the impact of this vote.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 14:57

Trump becomes first president to be impeached twice

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett distills what happened during this unprecedented day in American politics.

• Jan 13, 2021
• 1:20

Trump and Pence speak for first time since riot

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke for the first time Monday since the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with a look inside what the two may have discussed and the president's planned trip to Texas on Tuesday.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 6:47

Trump meets with Pence amid Capitol fallout

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have met for the first time since the Capitol riot. And acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigned from his position in the final days of the Trump administration. CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez joins "CBSN AM" with more details.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 6:23

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

Trump releases video condemning violence

After months of fighting the election results and misleading his supporters with baseless fraud claims, President Trump admitted publicly he will be leaving the White House. He made the remarks in a video posted online, in which he also condemned the deadly violence at the Capitol. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 7:48

Uncertainty surrounds Trump's future

During President Trump's last full week in office, it's normal business at the White House. Despite calls to resign, Mr. Trump will visit the southern border this week and present the Medal of Freedom to some of his supporters. Paula Reid reports from the White House.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 1:28

Trump enters final full week in White House

President Trump is entering his final full week in office, as Democrats and even some Republicans call for his removal before Inauguration Day. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 6:59

Pelosi on whether Trump can pardon himself

In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed the possibility of President Trump moving to pardon himself in the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News White House Correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more.

• Jan 11, 2021
• 7:55

Trump video promises "orderly transition"

In a video produced by the White House, President Trump acknowledges there will be an inauguration of the next administration on January 20th. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 12:07

Calls for Trump's removal grow

In a video produced by the White House, President Trump changed course, condemning Wednesday's rioters that he initially told "We love you." He also finally acknowledged that President-elect Joe Biden would take office on January 20. The video comes as calls for his removal have grown and White House officials, including two Cabinet secretaries, have resigned in protest. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jan 8, 2021
• 3:06

White House statement on Capitol siege

Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany delivered a one-minute statement "on behalf of the White House" condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol. She then walked off without taking any questions.

• Jan 7, 2021
• 1:37

Senator Duckworth delivers emotional appeal

Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran, addressed a joint session of Congress to say she would never have imagined there would be an attempt of a violent overthrow at the U.S. Capitol. This comes hours after a swarm of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol, sparking a lockdown and a pause to the counting of electoral votes. Watch her remarks here.

• Jan 6, 2021
• 6:08

Pence faces pressure from Trump on vote count

Vice President Mike Pence is facing pressure from President Trump as Congress prepares to tally the Electoral College votes, finalizing President-elect Joe Biden's win. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more.

• Jan 6, 2021
• 14:19

How Georgia Senate runoff results will affect Biden's agenda

If both Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff can prevail in Tuesday's runoff election, Democrats would take control of the Senate. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how the outcome of these races could impact President-elect Joe Biden's chances of moving legislation through Congress.

• Jan 5, 2021
• 5:09

Some GOP lawmakers to dispute election results

Some Republican members of Congress have announced plans to object to the Electoral College results showing Joe Biden won the presidency. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBSN AM" to explain their controversial move.

• Jan 4, 2021
• 8:45

One-on-one with Jon Ossoff

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has emerged as the best funded Senate candidate in U.S. history. His challenge to unseat Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue, and Georgia's other contest between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler will decide which party controls the Senate chamber for the first two years of the Biden administration. Just two days out from Election Day, Ossoff joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss everything from the Trump administration's "outrageous incompetence" to his thoughts on expanding the Supreme Court.

• Jan 3, 2021
• 12:15

GOP senators to object election results

About a dozen senators are expected to object to the electoral college results. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more on what this means. 

• Jan 2, 2021
• 5:25

Fate of $2,000 stimulus check up in the air

President Trump cut his vacation short and returned to Washington on Thursday, amid a battle in the Senate over bigger stimulus checks. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a push for the Senate to take up a bill to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. CBS News White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Jamie Yuccas to discuss that and more.

• Jan 1, 2021
• 8:09

Biden: Trump officials obstructing transition

President-elect Joe Biden accused Trump officials at the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget of obstructing the transfer of power. Paula Reid reports.

• Dec 28, 2020
• 2:28

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