The fallout from the January 6 Capitol attack continues to impact lawmakers in Congress. Nikole Killion reports on the latest Democratic calls to remove one newly-elected Republican congresswoman over her past comments about violence and conspiracy theories. Source
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Trump’s lawyer slams Democrats’ “insatiable lust for impeachment” at Senate trial
On the opening day of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, his attorney David Schoen argued the proceedings are unconstitutional, lack due process and set a dangerous precedent. Schoen accused Democrats of spending the last four years trying to oust Mr. Trump, and played a video of some of their comments. Watch a portion of his presentation to the Senate. Source
Senate finds Trump impeachment trial constitutional on first day
The Senate voted 56 to 44 in finding that it has jurisdiction to try former presidents on impeachment charges. Source
Fossil fuel air pollution blamed for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide each year
Researchers found that more than 8 million people died in 2018 due to fossil fuel emissions. Source
Celebrities show support for Britney Spears
Many celebrities, including Spears’ boyfriend, Sam Asghari, have spoken out since the documentary premiered. Source
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash investigation finds pilot was disoriented in clouds
The National Transportation Safety Board announced the probable cause of the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in the hills north of Los Angeles last year. Federal investigators said the pilot, Ara Zobayan, became disoriented in the clouds. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports from Los Angeles. Source
GameStop shares dip below $50 as WallStreetBets frenzy fades
Video game seller has lost $32 billion in market value since Reddit group WallStreetBets sent its share into orbit. Source
Live Updates: Senators hear debate on Day 1 of Trump impeachment trial
The trial opened with arguments from both sides about whether the Senate can try a former president. Source
Raskin makes emotional appeal to Senate on Day 1 of impeachment trial
Representative Jamie Raskin, the Democratic lead impeachment manager, implored senators to vote to convict former President Donald Trump as his impeachment trial began. Raskin recounted his experience at the Capitol on January 6, and said the sound of rioters breaching the Capitol was the “most haunting sound I ever heard, and I will never forget it.” Watch Raskin’s remarks. Source
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Tom Brady cements place in NFL history as “The GOAT”
Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team. CBS Sports special correspondent James Brown spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback segment about how Brady cemented his place in NFL history as “The Greatest of All Time” and how J.B. was surprised to see himself spoofed on Saturday Night Live. Source