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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. Source

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Trump banned from Twitter; faces possible 2nd impeachment

Citing a risk of “further incitement of violence,” Twitter permanently banned President Trump from its services on Friday. Trump also faces a possible second impeachment following the assault on the Capitol from his supporters. Paula Reid has more. Source

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Pence yet to speak to Trump in days following attack on Capitol

Sources tell CBS News that Vice President Mike Pence has not spoken to President Trump since the attack on the Capitol building. Pence has also not yet responded to Democrats’ calls to invoke the 25th amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office. Vice News political correspondent Liz Landers joined CBSN to give insight on what Pence may do in the coming days. Source

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Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account

Twitter has permanently suspended President Trump’s personal account. The social media giant cited the risk of further incitement of violence as the reason behind its decision. The move follows Wednesday’s deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. The president has been accused of setting the violence in motion with tweets and his speech encouraging his supporters to march to the Capitol. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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Biden says “domestic terrorists” should be prosecuted

President-elect Joe Biden is pushing forward in an effort to fill his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day. The incoming president has asked the Senate to quickly approve his nominees so he can hit the ground running. His latest nominations took place just one day after the U.S. Capitol was stormed by pro-Trump rioters. The nominees include Department of Justice veteran Merrick Garland for attorney general. Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney and host of the “Talking Feds” podcast, joins CBSN to discuss the pick and what it means for the investigation into the assault on the Capitol building. Source

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1/10: Bowser, Blunt, Coons, Krebs, Gottlieb

This week 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. Source

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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 1/10

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan looks back at this week’s tumultuous events in Washington, D.C. Plus: Martha Teichner presents a history of the U.S. Capitol Building; David Martin reviews the security response to Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol; Mo Rocca explores the traditions of presidential transitions; Dr. Jon LaPook visits with his father-in-law, legendary TV producer Norman Lear; Rita Braver celebrates the 100th anniversary of Scholastic Publications; and contributor Josh Seftel and his mother, Pat, discuss trying to make an appointment online for a COVID vaccination. Source

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