President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021. Source
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Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations
With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Chicago. Then, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins to discuss. Source
Inauguration falls on MLK Day in rare occurrence
Inauguration Day for President Trump marked just the second time that a president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Day. Former President Bill Clinton took the oath for this second term on Jan. 20 in 1997. Source
Winter storm brings dangerous cold and snow to parts of the South
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe winter weather. Source
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Three Israeli hostages were released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In Gaza, the skies were quiet as families ventured out without fear for the first time in 15 months, and many set off to see what was left of their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Jerusalem. Source
South gears up for rare winter storm threatening region
Much of the Northeast is still digging out from up to ten inches of snow. Meteorologist Albert Ramon is following the cold snap as well as a rare winter storm in the South. Source
Biden grants last-minute pardons to family and Trump critics
Before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pardons to people who could be targeted with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, including members of his family, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark A. Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee and their staff. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Cities brace for immigration crackdown under Trump
With much of President Donald Trump’s Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America’s cities. Lilia Luciano reports from Chicago, one of the cities bracing for raids. Source
What to know about Trump’s Day 1 executive actions
After hours of pomp-and-circumstance, President Trump is using his executive authority to enact major changes — especially on immigration and energy. Ed O’Keefe is breaking it all down. Source
Trump says “golden age of America” begins in inaugural speech
Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that “the golden age of America begins right now.” Nancy Cordes has details. Source