“This officer just ran this group of people over and then fled the scene,” a woman at the scene told CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV. Source
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Member of Trump’s first impeachment defense team discusses upcoming Senate trial
The House will deliver a single article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, charging former President Trump with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Robert Ray, a former member of Mr. Trump’s defense team during his first impeachment trial and the former independent counsel during the Clinton administration, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his analysis. Source
Remembering Hank Aaron’s legacy and fight for social justice
Baseball fans are mourning the loss of Henry “Hank” Aaron, a Hall of Famer who used his fame and stature to fight for racial justice. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about how Aaron inspired many athletes to take active roles in their own communities. Source
Biden making environmental issues and climate change a priority
President Biden is making climate policy a key priority of his first few days in office. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM to talk about the president’s environmental initiatives. Source
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction. Source
WorldView: Trapped Chinese gold miners; Vatican banker convicted
Officials say the Chinese workers trapped underground after a gold mine blast January 10 could remain stuck for at least two more weeks. The Vatican convicts its former bank chief. And medics go on a hunger strike in Peru amid rising COVID-19 cases. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of global headlines. Source
Gottlieb “fairly confident” that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil. Source
Biden signs executive orders addressing the economy
President Biden focused on the economy on his second full day in office. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joe Minarik, the senior vice president and director of research for the Committee for Economic Development, join CBSN with analysis of the latest executive orders. Source
Doctor explains the challenges of vaccinating the American population
Doctors are urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Ruth Karron, the director of the Center for Immunization Research at Johns Hopkins University, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and its efficacy. She also discusses the differences between the new strains overseas and how much of a concern they are. Source
Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial to begin week of February 8
The second impeachment trial of now former President Donald Trump is set to begin in the Senate in February. Democrats amended the timetable Friday after several days of back and forth with Republicans, who suggested both sides could use more time. The move may be setting the tone for a quicker confirmation of President Biden’s Cabinet nominees. Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill. Source