President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained during the January 6 Capitol riot. Sicknick’s remains will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning, when he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Source
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Democratic senators call for investigation into fringe groups
Nearly a month after the attack on the Capitol, a group of Democratic senators are calling on the FBI and intelligence agencies to assess the threat posed by domestic fringe groups. Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director, joined CBSN to discuss some of the challenges law enforcement faces when combatting domestic terror threats. Source
CBS Evening News, February 2, 2021
2 agents killed in one of FBI’s deadliest shootings in decades; Book club takes on vaccinating community Source
Biden pays respects to slain Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
Sicknick, who is lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, was fatally injured during the Capitol insurrection. Source
“CODA” big winner at 2021 Sundance Film Festival
The coming-of-age dramedy of a music student with deaf parents won four awards. Source
U.S. won’t expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing. Source
2/2: Red and Blue
White House reviewing Trump’s immigration restrictions; Exploring China’s handling of COVID pandemic Source
Democrats move forward with Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan
Senate Democrats are moving forward with a plan to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. Democrats are attempting to pass the bill, which has no Republican support, with a simple majority through reconciliation. Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
New celebrity guests to host “Jeopardy!” for charity
The show will donate money to a charity of each guest host’s choice. Source
Visby Medical CEO on developing a portable PCR test for coronavirus
The Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s investing $12.3 million to speed up the development of a palm-sized, single-use PCR test for the coronavirus. The device, created by American company Visby Medical, is designed to be used at home. CEO Adam De La Zerda joins CBSN with more. Source