Federal law enforcement officials have opened dozens of domestic terrorism investigations following Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how prosecutors will proceed to bring the rioters to justice. Source
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Patriots coach declines to accept Medal of Freedom from Trump
Bill Belichick said he wouldn’t accept the award, citing last week’s deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. Source
Open carry of firearms banned inside Michigan state Capitol
The move comes just days after a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Source
Ex-Capitol Police chief had “frustrating” call on reinforcements
Steven Sund accused an Army official of being “more concerned with optics” than sending badly needed help to the Capitol last week. Source
FBI issues warning amid calls for “storming” of courthouses if Trump is removed from office
The FBI is warning the country’s law enforcement agencies to be on alert after groups called for the “storming” of courthouses across the country if President Trump is removed from office before the end of his term. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the threat — plus the sudden resignation of Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. Source
Officer hailed as a hero for leading Capitol rioters away from lawmakers
Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is being called a hero after he led rioters away from the Senate chamber before the doors were locked. Mark Strassmann shares his story. Source
Trump rushes to enact asylum restrictions ahead of Biden presidency
One rule would allow border officials to disqualify migrants who exhibit symptoms of the coronavirus from U.S. asylum. Source
Democrats unveil article of impeachment against Trump for inciting violent mob
Democrats say they have secured enough votes to pass an impeachment resolution against President Trump. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, January 11, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
FBI warns of armed protests in all 50 states around inauguration
Authorities are trying to prevent a repeat of the attack on the U.S. Capitol as extremists are calling for more government buildings to be stormed ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Catherine Herridge reports. Source