Senators Roy Blunt and Amy Klobuchar, who are in charge of inauguration preparations, spoke with “CBS Evening News” about security plans and the future of the nation. Source

Years ago, a class of fifth-grade students marched into California’s state Capitol to testify and rewrite their history books. Now, they’re being honored for their bravery. Source

As we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., a group of students deserves special mention for taking Dr. King’s message of racial justice to heart. More now from Nikki Battiste in our CBS News series “Unifying America.” Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

California leads the world in coronavirus cases with over 3 million residents infected. There is a concern over a new virus variant spreading throughout the state. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

A man from California is facing criminal charges in Chicago after hiding in O’Hare Airport for nearly three months. The man said he was living there because he was afraid to fly. Source

When President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he plans to reverse some of the Trump administration’s most controversial policy decisions — and will reach out to those who did not vote for him. Weijia Jiang reports. Source

New video shows rioters threaten members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence during the assault on the Capitol. This comes as the level of security in Washington, D.C., is at an unprecedented level. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source

Of the 1,000 people who may have entered the Capitol on January 6, federal investigators are focusing on extremist groups that may have scoped out the building and trained for the assault. Source

“We still yet haven’t seen the ramifications of what happened from the holiday travel​ … I think we still have some dark weeks ahead,” the CDC’s incoming director said. Source