House impeaches Trump for historic second time; Norah O’Donnell reflects on America’s resolve Source
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2 Virginia police officers face federal charges in Capitol riots
One officer claimed the two were escorted by Capitol Police, but prosecutors say he wrote he “attacked the government.” Source
Twitter CEO says Trump ban not a decision to “celebrate”
Jack Dorsey said the ban was “the right decision for Twitter”: “Offline harm as a result of online speech is demonstrably real, and what drives our policy and enforcement above all.” Source
Ex-CIA chief has “a lot of confidence” in security at inauguration
Security forces are under scrutiny over rioters’ ability to breach the U.S. Capitol last week. Source
Trump becomes only U.S. president to be impeached twice
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for the second time — a first in U.S. history. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss when the Senate could vote on removal, and why it may still happen even after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated. Source
Dollar General to pay employees to get COVID vaccination
Dollar General doesn’t want employees to have to choose between receiving the vaccine or coming to work. Source
Andrew Yang announces run for New York City mayor
In a video announcing his candidacy, the 46-year-old tech entrepreneur pledged to improve access to high-speed internet, “take back control” of the subway system and “reopen intelligently.” Source
Descendant of Robert E. Lee says Confederate flag at the Capitol was “attack on our democracy”
When violent rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, many could be seen carrying the Confederate flag. Reverend Robert W. Lee IV, the great-great-great-nephew of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, joins CBSN to discuss the flag’s legacy, and condemned those who carried it during the deadly Capitol assault. Source
What happens if Trump is no longer in office during impeachment trial?
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for a historic, second time on Wednesday. By the time the Senate trial concludes, Mr. Trump will already be out of office. CBSN legal analyst and New York Law School professor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the constitutionality of impeaching someone after leaving office and what comes next. Source
Fallout continues after social media platforms ban Trump and crack down on QAnon
Conservatives are criticizing Big Tech for bias after major social media platforms pulled the plug on President Trump and purged thousands of QAnon accounts in the wake of the deadly Capitol riot. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments. Source