“There is no doubt in my mind that if those were Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday breaking into the Capitol Building, there would be dozens and dozens of people dead today,” Mike Morell said. Source
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Schumer vows to fire Senate sergeant at arms by January 21
“It was appalling how ill-prepared the Congress was for these attacks,” Schumer said Thursday at a press conference. Source
CBS News’ John Dickerson reflects on U.S. Capitol riots
Disruptions by violent protesters Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol delayed the final count of Electoral College votes for hours, but the joint session of Congress affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s win early Thursday. CBS News senior political analyst and 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson discusses with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero the incident’s ramifications for the U.S. both at home and abroad. Source
Live Updates: Lawmakers call for Trump’s removal after Capitol assault
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed growing efforts to oust the president. Source
The Capitol Dome’s 150th anniversary
It’s hard to imagine America without the Capitol Dome, but when you hear how it was created it becomes hard to imagine it exists at all. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Watch Live: Pelosi holds press conference in wake of Capitol assault
Pelosi vowed to bring those who participated in the attack to justice on Wednesday. Source
Cabinet members discuss invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump from power
Members of President Trump’s Cabinet have discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from power in light of Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
Federal law enforcement association decries “anarchy” after pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol
Scenes of violence and chaos at the U.S. Capitol shocked America and the world on Wednesday, when a mob of pro-Trump protesters, some of them armed, forced their way into the building, ransacking the offices of lawmakers who fled for their lives. Larry Cosme, national president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, joins Anne-Marie Green on “CBSN AM” to break down the failure of crowd control and law enforcement that disrupted American democracy. Source
What is the 25th Amendment and could it be invoked?
Some Cabinet members have discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, which could be used to remove a president as commander-in-chief. Source
Titans Activate Kicker Stephen Gostkowski from Reserve/COVID-19, Place OL Aaron Brewer on Reserve/COVID-19 List
Gostkowski has made 18-of-26 field goals for the Titans in 2020, and he’s hit on 46-of-48 extra point attempts. Source