A lockdown downtown here in washington with just two days to go until joe biden is worn in as the 46th president , and an extraordinary move by the fbi this morning that we are now learning about, with as many as 25,000 members of the National Guard expected to be on hand after the january 6th attack on the capitol, the fbi now vetting those troops over concerns about a possible insider attack. We should point out there is no evidence of that. We are live with the latest reporting and with this chilling new look at the siege of the capitol, with never before seen video released by the new yorker. Where are they . While were here we might as well set up a government. Its only a matter of time. Justice is coming. That video making clear some of those attackers were on a mission to track down members of congress. Over at the white house the man impeached for inciting those riots remains out of site and offline but its not all quiet in the west wing, new details on President Trump preparin
We are a little nervous this may be the eye of the hurricane, we shall see. Duncan phil spector dies, famous for his music and murder. And later a getwell letter from a montana girl who offers a troubled nation hope. I hope you and your family are nice and healthy. This is the cbs weekend news, from new york heres Jericka Duncan. Duncan good evening. For generations, we, the people, have taken pride in the peaceful transition of power but tonight we remain a nation on edge. Wednesday at noon joe biden will be sworn in as the 46th president. And President Trumps single term will end one week after he was impeached for a second time. Tonight, thousands of National Guard troops are protecting washington d. C. Against the extremist threat. Those forced to rest on floors now finally getting cots. Today State Capitols across this country face similar threats. People did gather and some were armed. We begin our coverage tonight with cbs David Begnaud in lansing, michigan. Good evening. Report
Extremism. Drone video taken this morning showing a gorgeous picturesque washington, d. C. With the american flags there at the capitol where the mall, usually the centerpiece of a president ial inauguration is now closed off to the public. More than a week after that capitol insurrection, massive measures to protect this weeks inauguration. Security also heightened at state capitols across the country. The country now also bracing because of warnings of armed protests. Those threats a direct result of the big lie propagated by outgoing President Trump that he continues to incorrectly say he won the election. Now a new cnn poll out this morning shows trumps steady drum beat of disinformation is helping to drive his approval to new lows as he exits the white house. Lets begin our coverage in washington, d. C. Cnn Senior National security correspondent Alex Marquardt is on capitol hill for us. Alex, explain the reenforcements that really are just about everywhere. Reporter fred, its an i
Rounding up far right extremists we the dozens and following up on allegationses there may have been help by inside Law Enforcement. This year the pomp and circumstance will most definitely be overshadow fwid widespread measures currently being put in place. Plans for sunday had to be postponed due to safety concerns. More than 20,000 National Guard troops have been called into d. C. This week thats roughly four times as many troops currently in iraq and afghanistan. Additionally, the National Mall has been closed, 13 subway stations have been shuttered, and even airbnb has canceled all reservations in the beltway as this city hunkers down. But more threats of violence are not contained to washington, d. C. According to the fbi, all over the country state capitols face threats of their own amid Donald Trumps twomonth campaign to defraud the American People of their Fair Election results. In michigan, a state narrowly won in 2015 and nearly won in 2020. Sevenfoot fencing was involved ar
The dawn of a new era across america tonight. As President Trump prepares to leave office, its clear joe biden will inherit an america on edge and deeply divided. An extraordinary display across d. C. Tonight. At least 15,000 National Guard troops are protecting the nations capitol. 25,000 will be fanned out by inauguration day. A third person has now been arrested foras attempting to ge through an inauguration checkpoint. A 63yearold woman was charged with impersonation of a Law Enforcement officer, failure to obey and fleeing a Law Enforcement officer after pretending to be a part of the, quote, president ial cabinet. The nation is not far removed from the january 6th insurrection. In fact, new video from the new yorker is giving us a f new vi of the chaos that unfolded. Where are they . While were here we might as well set up a government. Hey, lets take a seat, people lets take a seat nancy pelosi. [ bleep ]. Wheres nancy . We paid for it. Mobilize in your own cities, your own coun