Mark Zuckerberg says Mr. Trump’s account will be locked “for at least the next two weeks” but could remain locked indefinitely. Source
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Lawmakers on being trapped in House gallery during violent Capitol protests
Representative Jason Crow of Colorado and Representative Susan Wild of Pennsylvania join “CBS This Morning” to share their experiences of being trapped on the floor of the House gallery as protesters breached the Capitol and entered the Chambers, a moment that was captured in a dramatic photo. Source
Capitol breach raises security concerns
CBS News senior national security analyst and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, Fran Townsend, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss security concerns surround the breach at the U.S. Capitol. She talks about what she thinks should be done now and what the breach means for the upcoming inauguration. Source
WorldView: Kim Jong Un admits policy failures, Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted during a rare meeting of his ruling party that his economic plan failed. Also, Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas after days of record new coronavirus infections and a rising death toll, and Zimbabwe is in a new monthlong lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joined “CBSN AM” from London with those stories. Source
World leaders condemn protests at U.S. Capitol
World leaders have condemned the protests at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday night. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the scene disgraceful and called for a peaceful transfer of power. Holly Williams reports. Source
Reaction to Trump, Biden’s leadership styles during crisis, possibly invoking 25th amendment
CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss President Trump’s and President-Elect Biden’s leadership amidst the crisis on Capitol Hill. Source
Why Tokyo has another COVID-19 emergency, and how it’s fighting it
Japan has had relative success combatting the coronavirus, but many accuse its leader of failing to brace for the winter wave of infections – and delaying his response to it. Source
Congress completes Electoral College vote count after day of chaos at Capitol
Protesters swarmed the Capitol on the day Congress completed counting the votes that added up to President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Live Updates: Congress affirms Biden’s win after assault on U.S. Capitol
President Trump said in a statement early Thursday “there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.” Source
Photos show contrast in handling of BLM and U.S. Capitol protests
Images of the assault on the Capitol and of racial justice protests show a stark contrast in police responses. Source