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Trump slams Romney and Pelosi after impeachment acquittal

President Trump had harsh words for his political opponents at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning. Utah Senator Mitt Romney was the only Republican to vote in favor of convicting the president of abusing his power. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joined CBSN with more. Source

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Buttigieg clinging to narrow lead in Iowa as results trickle in

The first-in-the-nation presidential caucus was held in Iowa days ago, but state Democratic officials have not yet declared a winner. With results still trickling in, both leading candidates are neck and neck. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

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Trump speaks at National Prayer Breakfast after acquittal in impeachment trial

President Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington the day after he was acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial. He made a veiled reference to Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah, who broke from his party and voted to convict on one charge. “I don’t like people who use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong,” Mr. Trump said. Watch his remarks. Source

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Mississippi state prisons under investigation after series of deaths

Four Mississippi state prisons are the focus of a federal civil rights investigation after a series of inmate deaths. At least 15 people have died inside state facilities since late December and as recently as last weekend. The probe will explore whether prison officials have done enough to adequately protect inmates from physical harm. The quality of mental health care and suicide prevention efforts are also under investigation. Source

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Elizabeth Smart reveals why she created Smart Defense program

Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 14, reveals that she was sexually assaulted again in summer 2019 while on an airplane. The harrowing experience inspired her to launch “Smart Defense,” a program aimed to teach women and girls the skills and confidence they need to protect themselves. Smart talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about how her experiences shaped her belief in self-defense. Source

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