Joint Chiefs remind military of duty to defend Constitution
In a memo to members of the military, the Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded them of their duty to uphold the Constitution.
In a memo to members of the military, the Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded them of their duty to uphold the Constitution.
Two Capitol police officers were suspended for their actions during last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol, one for taking selfies with the rioters and another for putting on a "Make America Great Again" hat and directing the mob through the building. Meanwhile, the FBI is warning of armed protests around the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, as well as threats against Mr. Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Amazon-owned grocery chain says new policy leaves "vast majority" with more down time throughout their work day.
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced his resignation after holding the job for 14 months despite several lawsuits challenging the legality of his appointment. Many Democrats are questioning the timing of his resignation given the attack on the U.S. Capitol and potential for an attack on next week's inauguration ceremony. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss Wolf's legacy.
More than 70 people so far are facing charges in local and federal court stemming from Wednesday's deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, with counts including unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, theft, assault and weapons violations. Watch the press conference here with comments from the FBI's Steven M. D'Antuono and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael Sherwin.
The president-elect's transition team also said Mr. Biden supports Congress "immediately" cancelling $10,000 of federal student loans