Weather and climate-related disasters have cost the U.S. nearly $2 trillion over the last 40 years. More than one-third of the $199 billion in U.S. flood damage is directly related to trends in increased precipitation, a new study finds. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
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House pushes to impeach Trump as another Cabinet member resigns
The final full week of President Trump’s term in the White House is beginning with a new impeachment charge. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what to expect from the impeachment and 25th Amendment efforts. Source
Trump’s niece says he should be barred from ever running for public office again
President Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, one of his most outspoken critics and the author of a book about their family, says she believes he is “unstable” and should be barred from ever running for public office again. She joins “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the president’s election loss and the deadly Capitol riots. Source
Capitol Police officers suspended after riot, House Democrat says
The actions of some officers have come under scrutiny after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Source
Live Updates: Trump and Pence meet for first time since Capitol assault
A former White House official with close ties to Pence earlier told CBS News that the vice president is “discouraged, disheartened, hurt and stunned.” Source
Mary Trump: President should be “barred” from running again
Trump says her uncle is becoming, “increasingly desperate and dangerous, in my view.” Source
1/11: Red and Blue
Congress pushes to remove Pres. Trump from office; Controversial social media app ‘Parler’ under fire Source
COVID “long haulers” turn to online support groups for help with lingering symptoms
More and more patients are reporting long-lasting coronavirus symptoms and they’re turning to online support groups in their recovery. Dr. Laurie Nadel, a psychotherapist and the author of “The Five Gifts,” joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on some of the mental health struggles COVID survivors are facing. Source
Lisa Montgomery’s sister speaks out ahead of scheduled federal execution
In 2004, Lisa Montgomery was arrested after she murdered 23-year-old Bobbie Jo Stinnett in Missouri, who was eight months pregnant. She was later convicted of capital murder and federal kidnapping — leading to a death sentence. Now on the eve of her execution, her sister, Diane Mattingly, spoke to CBSN’s Lana Zak about why Montgomery should be given clemency for her crimes. Source
Trump could become first American president to be impeached twice
President Trump might become the first commander in chief to be impeached twice. The House of Representatives is set to vote on an article of impeachment on Wednesday. Before that vote, the House on Tuesday will vote on a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest from Washington, D.C. Source