Presindent Trump’s legal team issued a brief attacking the impeachment charges as “flimsy” a day before the Senate trial is set to begin. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about what to expect when the trial gets underway. Source
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Study: Marijuana linked to increased heart problems
New research shows a link between marijuana and heart risks. At least 2 million adults with cardio-vascular disease have used marijuana. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
Thousands of gun rights supporters rally in Richmond, Virginia
The threat of violence from white supremacist groups meant a heavy police presence in Richmond, Virginia, as thousands of gun rights supporters rallied on the Capitol grounds. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
How Jessie & John Frémont reshaped America and helped lead to Civil War
In 1864, one of the most famous people in the United States became the Republican presidential nominee, but his name has since been largely forgotten. Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about his new book, “Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Frémont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War.” Source
Kansas City divided over MLK Jr. tribute
Americans across the country honored Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. In Atlanta, they packed Ebenezer Baptist Church where he once preached. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Kansas City divided over Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute
Kansas City is again one of three big cities without a street named after Dr. King. Source
South Carolina reverend fights racism with empathy
Reverend David Kennedy has been fighting for civil rights in South Carolina for decades. On this MLK Day, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright commemorates his work, inspired by the empathy of the late Dr. King. Source
Prince Harry taking a “leap of faith” by giving up his royal duties
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on their own. Harry says he is taking a “leap of faith” by giving up his royal duties to lead a more peaceful life. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
What Harry and Meghan’s non-royal future may look like
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have agreed to give up their royal titles and state funding while pursuing more independent lives. CBSN royal contributor Victoria Arbiter explains what their future might look like. Source
Trump under fire as campaign finance laws go unenforced
According to a report from the Center for Public Integrity, President Trump’s reelection committee has more than $841,000 worth of unpaid bills linked to the cost of securing campaign rallies. The Center for Public Integrity’s editor-at-large David Levinthal joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss why the Federal Election Commission is unable to enforce campaign finance law. Source