Today on “Face the Nation,” the nation’s capital is an armed fortress as America anxiously awaits the next 72 hours. Source
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Ken Cuccinelli on inauguration security
Ken Cuccinelli tells Scott Pelley the DHS has “a mission we’re going to perform under all circumstances.” See the 60 Minutes report, tonight. Source
Americans criticize vaccine rollout as too slow — CBS News poll
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn’t been well-explained yet. Source
Remembering Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he lived with his White father’s family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover’s running mate – was swift and compelling. Source
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage. Source
Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
Elected in 1928, Charles Curtis became the first, and only, Native American Vice President of the United States. After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he stayed in Topeka to live with his White father’s family. His professional and political rise (from lawyer, to Congressman and Senator, to Herbert Hoover’s running mate) was swift and compelling. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the incredible life of Curtis, and the not-always-positive impact he had on Native American peoples. Source
Heightened security for the Biden inauguration
With this week’s inauguration of the 46th President of the United States coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the increased security preparations for when Joe Biden takes the oath of office. Source
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies “de-platforming” users (even a president) for speech that enflames? Source
The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for “48 Hours.” Source
Washington, D.C., locks down as inauguration events kick off
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down. Source