Top Democrats have called on Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump’s powers, or else they will move forward with articles of impeachment. Brian Kalt, a law professor at Michigan State University, joined CBSN to discuss how removal might work. Source
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CBS News election law expert David Becker on “The Takeout” – 1/8/2021
CBS News election law expert David Becker addresses the objections over certifying the electoral votes, and debunks Georgia signature fraud claims on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Biden on Trump’s “encouragement” of Capitol riot, and his plans for inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden said it will be up to the Justice Department to prosecute the “thugs” and “domestic terrorists” who stormed the Capitol earlier this week, and he slammed the “active encouragement” they got from President Trump. He also said he agrees with Mr. Trump’s decision to skip his upcoming inauguration. Watch his remarks. Source
Biden talks economic recovery, introduces labor and commerce nominees
President-elect Joe Biden held a news conference in Wilmington, Delaware, Friday to introduce his nominees to head the Labor and Commerce Departments. He also spoke about his plans for economic recovery amid the pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source
Charges announced related to Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol
Federal authorities announced new charges in connection with Wednesday’s events at the U.S. Capitol. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the latest developments. Source
Pennsylvania governor says inciters of Capitol riot “should be ashamed”
Wolf called on politicians “to speak the truth” to their constituents about the electoral process. Source
How Democrats won Georgia and control of the Senate
Democrats have officially secured control of the Senate after winning both runoff races in Georgia. Nsé Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project, joined CBSN to discuss how the party was able to make it happen. Source
Man shown with feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk arrested
Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas, was arrested by the FBI and faces at least three counts. Source
New York to start scheduling next phase of COVID vaccinations
First responders, people 75 and older, and public safety workers will also be eligible to start making appointments. Source
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf criticizes politicians who spread “conspiracy and disinformation”
At the opening of a briefing Friday on the state’s fight against COVID-19, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf criticized politicians he said spread lies and disinformation about the state’s election results, and said those who incited Wednesday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol should be ashamed. Watch a portion of his remarks. Source