The arrest of three alleged white supremacists is raising alarms ahead of a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam says there is “credible intelligence” of potential violence at Monday’s event. Northam’s temporary ban on firearms in the Capitol area also withstood a legal challenge on Thursday as fears of a Charlottesville repeat loom fresh on state leaders’ minds. Jeff Pegues reports from the tense battleground state. Source
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Pentagon now says U.S. troops were injured in Iran missile attack
The U.S. military now says several Americans were injured when Iran fired missiles at troops at an Iraqi air base in retaliation for killing its most powerful general. This most recent statement comes after the Pentagon reported that no Americans were harmed in the attack. David Martin is at the Pentagon to break down the shifting accounts. Source
Trump impeachment trial begins as new allegations implicate top White House figures
New allegations from former Trump donor Lev Parnas, who says he was the man the president and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani entrusted with getting Ukraine to announce an investigation into the Bidens, implicate much of Trump’s inner circle. Mr. Trump denies even knowing Parnas, all while his impeachment trial begins with Chief Justice John Roberts and nearly all 100 senators being sworn in on Thursday. Nancy Cordes reports before the trial is set to begin next week. Source
Winter storms threaten all but nine U.S. states
Road conditions are already dangerous in parts of Texas due to ice as winter storm advisories put states from New Mexico to Ohio on alert. The bitter winter weather is expected to impact all but nine states across the U.S. Lonnie Quinn reports on what to expect from the freezing conditions. Source
Eminem drops surprise new album with call for changes to gun laws
Rapper’s album, “Music To Be Murdered By,” has video for one track that alludes to the 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas Source
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on why Michigan is so important in 2020
Dingell spoke to CBS News’ Major Garrett for this week’s episode of “The Takeout” podcast. Source
New Grammys head put on leave just 10 days before this year’s show
The Recording Academy says the move against Deborah Dugan follows a formal misconduct allegation by a senior academy team member. Source
Judge upholds firearms ban for Virginia gun rally, ruling appealed
A Virginia judge ruled that a firearms ban imposed by the governor ahead of a planned pro-gun rally can stay in place, but gun rights groups are still fighting the ban. Source
Judge’s upholding of firearms ban for Virginia gun rally appealed
A Virginia judge ruled that a firearms ban imposed by the governor ahead of a planned pro-gun rally can stay in place, but gun rights groups are still fighting the ban. Source
Several hurt when pickup slams into Starbucks in Illinois
Police said the impact caused the building to collapse; the injured included people in the truck and store Source