Was to capture and assassinate lawmakers. This also comes as cnn has obtained terrifying new footage here taken just steps from the Senate Chamber showing the perspective of the rioters who chased that black Capitol Police officer identified as Eugene Goodman up the stairs. Cnn cant confirm the source of the video but watch and listen for yourself. You work for us hey, were the [ bleep ] dont do it. Hey. Hey. Were the [ bleep ]. Where are they counting . Where are they counting . These people have no weapons these people have no weapons these people have no weapons. We have no [ bleep ] weapons. So frightening, and while the nations capitol remains on edge, it is also on guard. Thousand of National Guard troops are lined up across the city amid increased security threats ahead of Inauguration Day and, of course, this is all happening as the pandemic rages on. More than 229,000 new infections counted just yesterday, and more than 3,700 americans lost their battles with the virus. Presid
Governors outrage after revelations that vaccine reserves promised by the Trump Administration dont seem to exist. Lets go out front, and good evening, im erin burnett. Out front tonight, the breaking news, the nation under siege. At this moment, the nations capitol turning into a fortress as more governors activate the National Guard in their states. Tonight that number at 14, and its growing. And it comes ahead of warnings of armed protests starting as early as this weekend. So what did the president of the United States, the leader of the country, do at this moment of need. He hung out with the my pillow guy. Remember mike lindell, known for pillows, known for telling the American Public to take a plant extract that would end and cure coronavirus. Look what he had on his notes as he met with trump. A Washington Post reporter caught it. The documents include the words martial law, and the constitution. Dangerous ideas still making their way inside the white house. So now because, you
For an Historic Second impeachment trial for inciting last weeks deadly insurrection. Well have a full report on that. Also, there are now more than 23 million recorded covid infections and soon 387,000 deaths here in the United States. The u. S. Has added 100,000 new cases today. Over 1800 people have lost their lives so far. President elect will lay out plans tonight to vaccinate americans and rescue the economy. 965,000 americans filed for first time under employment claims last week. Rising by 181,000 from the week before. We have a great group of reporters and analysts on hand to help us dig into all of this. We do want to begin with nbc news correspondent Allison Barber on capitol hill, and nbc correspondent Kelly Odonnell across from the white house. Allison, lets talk about you. All eyes are on the inauguration right now. Theres always tight security around these events. Thats not a surprise. But based on where you are standing, tell us about what you are seeing surrounding thi
[ bleep ] hey these people disturbing new video showing the capitol mobs confrontation with eugene goodman, the officer credited with leading rioters away from the senate. And a new report on how dangerously close that mob came to Vice President mike pence. The fallout from the insurrection continues this morning. From alex azar, a parting shot to the president in a Resignation Letter. It all comes amid a new warning from the cdc about that highly contagious covid variant first found in the uk and how it could become a dominant strain in the u. S. By march. The president elect laying out a plan in a race against this new threat. Good morning, everyone. Its great of you to get up early with us. Its saturday, january 16th. Welcome to this special edition of msnbc live. We have a team of reporters and analysts following the latest developments around the country. We begin with Garrett Haake in washington, d. C. And msnbcs mora barrett in harrisburg, pennsylvania where Law Enforcement offi
Those who were ready to do battle. The Washington Post has obtained a 12page Capitol Police Intelligence Report sent three days before the attack that warned of violence, quote, in which congress itself could be the target of angry supporters of President Trump on january 6. The report says it goes on to note supporters of the current president see january 6 as the last opportunity to overturn the results of the president ial election. This sense of desperation and disappointment may lead to more of an incentive to become violent. If you can believe it, the post reports this warning was not shared widely with other agencies. Earlier today, the paper also broke news on how close the mob came to mike pence while he was presiding over the electoral count. The payment says about 60 seconds after the Vice President was rushed off the senate floor, his chair later occupied by a rioter, the gang charged up the stairs, chasing after that Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman who drew them away