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President Biden reveals bold plan to travel around the country and sell his new law to Americans. U.S. tops 100 million COVID vaccinations. Schumer & Gillibrand release statements calling for NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down. Seventh juror chosen in trial of ex-policeman Derek Chauvin charged in George Floyd's death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden signs historic Covid relief bill into law. White House: first direct deposits of relief checks could happen this weekend; millions to get payments up to $1,400. U.S. tops 530,000 Covid deaths and nearing 30 million cases as the world marks one year of the pandemic. Merrick Garland sworn in as Attorney General. CDC data suggests 2020 was deadliest year in U.S. history. Prince William breaks his silence. Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against ex-policeman Derek Chauvin in death of George Floyd. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House approves the historic $1.9 trillion covid relief bill and President Joe Biden is to sign it into law on Friday. Biden says that the passage of the covid relief bill is a "historic victory for the American people." The bill will allow for millions of Americans to get $1,400 checks soon after the final passage of the bill. Biden also announced his plan to buy 100 million more Johnson & Johnson covid vaccine doses. Biden is to address that nation tomorrow after his major victory with the passage of the covid relief bill. Unaccompanied migrant children are staying in border patrol facilities an average of four days or more. The Biden Administration is refusing to call the migrant surge at the border a "crisis." Two more Biden cabinet members, Merrick Garland as attorney general and Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary, have been confirmed. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services say that nursing homes can safely expand their visitations, which also includes indoor visitation. Texas ends its mask mandate and let's businesses fully reopen today despite health officials' warnings. Alaska opens vaccinations to anyone 16 years and older. Dozens of states are expanding their health eligibility. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New videos show pipe bomb suspect from multiple angles, gives clearer look at masked person who is wearing a hood; The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to ID of pipe bomb suspect seen in security footage; House set to authorize final vote Tuesday on COVID Relief bill, including $1400 checks and other aid to millions of Americans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fully vaccinated people can safely visit in small groups and they can visit unvaccinated family members, who are not at high risk, according to a new CDC guidance. Fully vaccinated people should still wear masks in public, avoid travel and crowds. More than nine percent of people in the United States are fully vaccinated. Now, more than two million covid vaccine doses per day are being administered per day. Dr. Anthony Fauci says that new covid cases are plateauing at level and that's "not acceptable." An health expert warns that the Untied States is in the "eye of the hurricane" as states ease restrictions despite covid variant threats. The CDC director says that March and April are critical months to stop another covid surge in cases. A final passage of President Joe Biden's covidi relief expected on Wednesday. Biden is to deliver his first prime-time address on pandemic Thursday. The House vote will test Democrat unity as the GOP stands together against Biden's 1.9 trillion dollar covid relief bill. The British Royal Family is plunged into crisis after Prince Harry and Meghan allege racism and neglect. The first airing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview is currently airing in the United Kingdom. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cuomo crisis intensifies: new reports say his aides rewrote data to hide nursing home deaths as harassment accuser speaks out. Ex-Trump appointee who worked at State Department charged in riot. Senate rejects $15 minimum wage amendment, 8 Democrats vote no. Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett calls Governor a "textbook abuser". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. capitol on high alert after warning of possible attack plot linked to Qanon conspiracy. GOP delay tactics under way as marathon push to pass Covid relief begins in Senate with clock ticking. U.S. Coronavirus death toll tops 519,000 with 28.8 million cases as 16 states without mask mandates amid variant threat. Gov. Cuomo accuser speaks out in first TV interview. What’s behind QANON theory Trump would return to power today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Capitol police have obtained intelligence about a "possible plot" to breach the United States Capitol tomorrow. The United States Capitol security has been beefed up ahead of the attack threat tomorrow. The House is voting tonight on the Justice in Policing bill. They won't be in session tomorrow due to the "possible plot." The National Guard Commander says that the Pentagon took three hours to approve troop deployment after a "frantic" plea to assist at the Capitol, says that "unusual" Pentagon restrictions slowed its response to the Capitol riot. The National Guard commander says he previously got permission to move troops immediately, but on the day of the riot, permission took hours. President Joe Biden slams "neanderthal thinking" in response to Texas and Mississippi lifting their covid restrictions. Biden is holding a virtual meeting with House Democrats after compromising on tighter eligibility for relief checks. The Senate is to take up covid relief as soon as tonight, after Biden compromises on tighter eligibility for relief checks. Gov. Cuomo is "not going to resign" amid recent harassment allegations and apologizes for his actions "that made people feel uncomfortable." The United States death toll tops 518,000 with 28.7 million cases as Texas and Mississippi lift their restrictions including mask mandates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says, there will be enough Covid-19 vaccine for every U.S. adult by the end of May. The Texas Governor, Greg Abbott has lifted mask mandates and almost all of the state's Coronavirus restrictions. The FBI Director calls the January 6th Capitol attack "domestic terrorism," but Christopher Wray is unable to explain intel failure ahead of riot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnson & Johnson is now shipping 3.9 million doses of its covid-19 vaccine, with a delivery as soon as tomorrow. The CDC director has said that loosening covid restrictions amid new covid variants could cost us the "hard earned ground we have gained." Teachers in 31 states and DC are now eligible for the covid-19 vaccination. Dr. Anthony Fauci has that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 72 percent effective against moderate to severe covid-19 cases. Fauci also says that the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine gives good protection against the new covid-19 variants. Johnson & Johnson is planning covid-19 vaccine trials on infants and pregnant women. President Joe Biden met with democrat senators to pitch his covid relief bill. The senate is likely to move this week on the $1.9 trillion covid-19 relief bill without the minimum wage hike. Progressives are pressing Vice President Kamala Harris to ignore the senate ruling on the wage hike. Biden also held a virtual meeting with the Mexican president. Former President Donald Trump is peddled election lies during his first post-presidency speech and unleashes enemies list of republicans who voted against him. The White House is facing backlash for not sanctioning the Saudi crown prince over his role in the Khashoggi murder. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House is expected to vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill after the Senate rules that $15 minimum wage mandate can't be included. U.S. Capitol security review calls for adding 1,000 police officers and building long-term walls. Trump to make first post-White House appearance at CPAC on Sunday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capitol police Chief warns militia groups want to “blow up the capitol” when Biden addresses Congress. Biden: We have “a long way to go” against Covid. Biden marks 50 million Covid-19 vaccines given on his watch. Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City. Biden calls Saudi King before expected release of Khashoggi report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has announced that the pandemic national emergency has been extended into its second year. The FDA said that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine meets the requirements for the emergency use authorization. According to the White House, three to four million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is to be allocated by next week if it gets authorized by the FDA. Moderna has updated its covid-19 vaccine designs to combat the South America coronavirus variant. The White House is sending 25 million free masks to community centers and food banks. According to Dr. Fauci, a study shows that some people had symptoms of covid 9 months after covid. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order concerning the economy. Biden says that the cabinet delays are due to "failure to have a transition that was rational." Biden's White House battles the GOP opposition on the covid relief package, ahead of the house vote on Friday. The White House voices support for Neera Tanden for OMB role, despite shrinking path to confirmation. GOP's Johnson says that there are no regrets for reading a conspiracy theory during a senate hearing about the Capitol riot. Democrats and the GOP are at odds over the commission to investigate the Capitol riot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiger Woods taken to the hospital in serious condition, reportedly in surgery for leg injuries after car flipped; Los Angeles Sheriff's official says Woods injuries are "non-life threatening" Golf Digest: Tiger Wood's suffered multiple leg injuries, in surgery following accident. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States surpasses 500,00 coronavirus deaths; Soon: Biden marks 500,000 United States COVID deaths with white house candle lighting ceremony and silence; Biden attorney General nominee wraps day one of confirmation hearing; Merrick Garland testifies "I am not the presidents lawyer"; Biden's COVID-19 relief bill passes key hurdle in house; full floor vote expected later this week; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texans facing another night of record cold as the death toll climbs to at least 50 and a water crisis affects 14.9 million people. Texas Governor pledges to ensure power crisis "never happens again". Biden: "I believe we'll be approaching normalcy by the end of this year... but I can't make that commitment to you." House Democrats unveil $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill with minimum wage increase. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Abbott (Texas) reports that power has been restored to 2 million homes, and that 325,000 are still in the dark. 100 million people are in the path of a deadly winter storm system. President Biden is set to announce $2 billion for a global vaccine program that was snubbed by President Trump. The White House unveils a sweeping immigration reform bill that includes an 8-year path to citizenship for millions. Democrats fight over minimum wage as the House nears a vote on Covid relief. Winter weather is causing delays in vaccine shipments and deliveries. NASA’s “Perserverance” rover lands on Mars in a major step towards the search for signs of life. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden seeks to clarify his stance on vaccinations for teachers and reopening schools after shifting messages. He also promises 600 million Covid vaccine doses by July. A source says the House will move on Biden’s stimulus package next week. Trump repeats the baseless claim that he won election during remarks about the death of Rush Limbaugh. A source said Mitch McConnell laughed at Trump’s attack on him, he has no plans to respond. A dangerous freeze grips the central U.S. as millions lose power. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon: Biden to pitch pandemic relief plan directly to public In CNN Town Hall; Leading house democrats NAACP sue Trump for conspiracy to incite United States capitol riot; Moderate and Progressive democrats divided over stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, $15 federal minimum wage; Biden administration federal moratorium on home foreclosures, expands assistance for people behind on their mortgage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi: Congress to establish independent comission to investigate "Facts and Causes" of January6 attack. Trump facing legal trouble despite senate acquittal.Biden to make first official trip of presidency to Wisconsin for CNN town hall. Biden pushes congress to act quickly on $1.9 trillion relief plan. The White House ties COVID relief to school reopening push. CDC says school should reopen, but new guidance advises most school to stay closed right now.Biden opens Obamacare marketplace for special enrollment.Georgia investigators launch inquiries into Trump's attempts to influence election results. Manhattan DA investigating Trump family business. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats use rioters words to argue that Trump “lit the fuse” of insurrection. GOP senators praise impeachment managers; no minds appear to be changed. President Biden says the US has secured an additional 200 million doses of Covid vaccine. Sources say Trump’s lawyers expect to finish their arguments by Friday night. Five people associated with the Proud Boys have been arrested on conspiracy charges in connection with the Capitol riot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House managers are showing new evidence, chilling surveillance video of insurrection, in the impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. House managers show a video of hero officer Eugene Goodman rushing Mitt Romney to safety. House managers show surveillance video of former Vice President Mike Pence being rushed to safety. Trump's defense attorney gives a new reaction to CNN. Impeachment managers lay out the timeline of the Capitol insurrection. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House managers make a compelling case by tying Trump’s “fight like hell” speech to graphic videos and images from the Capitol insurrection. Trump's lawyers argue against the constitutionality of his impeachment trial. Sources say Trump was unhappy with his lawyers performance on the first day. Biden says “my job” is to focus on Covid relief, not the trial. Covid variants threaten to reverse improving trends. 200 plus people have now been charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, senate leaders have set out rules for the proceedings. Schumer says that each side will get 16 hours, over two days, to present their arguments in Trump's trial. According to Schumer, the GOP is searching for a way to "oppose the conviction of Donald Trump without passing judgment on his conduct." Schumer also says that House managers have requested that the senate can hold votes on witnesses if needed. Rep. Cheney defends her impeachment vote after the censure by Wyoming GOP and says that her "duty is to the constitution." White House officials say that Intel officials will decide if Trump can get Intel briefings if he requests them. White House officials says to not expect Trump's trial to be the "primary focus" for President Joe Biden, as this is a critical week for Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package. Democratic lawmakers are now drawing up the bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders says that a $15 minimum wage should be in the relief package, after Biden has said that it's unlikely to survive in the package. Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one interview with the United States Secretary of State Blinken. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the House following the Senate in laying the ground work for a COVID relief bill, President Biden builds case for moving "fast" on COVID relief, saying Republicans either want "to do nothing or not enough". White House cites grim jobs report in defending size of 1.9 trillion dollar relief bill. Democrats unlikely to subpoena Trump to testify at trial. Johnson & Johnson asks FDA for emergency use authorization for its one-dose vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Greene admits that school shootings and 9/11 are real. President Biden declares “America is back” as he announces major foreign policy shifts in a rebuke of Trump. Trump is refusing to testify under oath next week after Democrats ask him to appear at his impeachment trial. U.S. Covid deaths top 454,000 with 26.6+ million cases, as new infections are declining nationwide. CDC director: “increasing data” shows that the UK variant is more deadly. Study: use of rapid tests can cut the infection rate by 50% in high schools. Source: the Biden administration is considering sending masks to all Americans. Biden: the U.S. will “confront” China’s abuses, but is willing to talk. Biden: U.S. will lead on LGBTQ rights; fight racism & white supremacy. Anti-vaxxers worked with “stop the steal” organizers for January 6th rally. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House GOP weighs the fates of Rep. Greene and Rep. Cheney, during a critical meeting, in a test of the divided GOP party. Sources say that Cheney have an eight minute speech near the top of the meeting, but did not give an apology. Cheney is fighting to keep her leadership post after the impeachment vote. Rep. Kevin McCarthy has condemned Greene's comments but is still silent on possible consequences. Democrats are set to vote tomorrow on removing Rep. Greene from committees. A source says that Rep. Greene is refusing to apologize for her past conspiracy comments. President Joe Biden meets with Schumer and the Democratic committee chairs about the covid relief bill. The CDC forecasts up to 534,000 United States covid-19 deaths by February 27. MItt Romney says that no Republican will support Biden's covid relief bill without changes. According to the White House, Biden is sticking with his plans to distribute $1,400 covid relief checks to Americans. Biden also has told House Democrats to "stick together" on covid relief efforts and signals willingness to "better target" stimulus checks. Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one interview with the new homeland security secretary. THe United States coronavirus death toll now tops 449,000 with 26.5 million cases. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has signed an immigration executive order that established a task force to reunite separated families. According to the White House, Biden will not be bending on the 1.9 trillion relief package, after talks with the GPD. House Republicans are to meet tomorrow, amid post-Trump infighting, to answer questions about the future of the GOP. The House GOP leader is to meet with Rep. Greene after Mitch McConnell slams her "loony lies" as a "cancer" on the GOP, as democrats move to remove her from committees. More GOP senators are distancing themselves from Marjorie Taylor Greene. McConnell dodges a question on whether he wished he had rejected Trump's 2020 conspiracy theories sooner. House Democrats say that former President Donald Trump's blame for the January 6 riot is "unmistakable" as his defense lawyers claim that no senate authority will try the ex-president. House impeachment managers say that "Trump's conduct must be declared unacceptable in the clearest and most unequivocal terms." Trump's defense lawyers are arguing that Trump had his first amendment right to discuss the "suspect" election results ahead of the riot. The senate confirms that two more are now in Biden's cabinet. The women are Mayorkas, who works at Homeland Security and BUttigieg for transportation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden met with GOP senators about covid relief, while the United States tops 442,000 covid deaths and 26.2 million covid cases. The GOP senators' proposals are less than one third the size of Biden's plan. Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Sources are saying that house Democrats are planning to accuse former President Donald Trump of intentionally inciting rioters with the effort to subvert voters' will. According to White House officials, the White House is "in close touch" with key Democrat Manchin after the dust up over the vice president's interview in his state. Trump hires controversial lawyers for his impeachment trial after his previous team quits over his strategy. GOP Rep. Greene is now saying that shootings "are not fake" despite reportedly agreeing that Parkland attack was a "false flag." There will be a house GOP conference on Wednesday amid infighting over reps Cheney and Greene. In the first official act against Rep. Greene, the house rules to consider the resolution to kick her off of the committee. The GOP is under pressure to denounce controversial Rep. Greene as she touts Trump's "full support." Rep. Kinzinger starts a PAC to reclaim the Republican party after the Trump administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI is reaching out to the public in search of any leads that result in the capture of the unidentified suspect who planted bombs at the DNC and RNC on the night before the insurrection at the Capitol. Biden hopes for bipartisanship in his plans to pass COVID-19 relief bill; says bill needs to pass "no ifs, ands, or buts," and doesn't rule out Democrats acting alone. Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66% effective against moderate and severe disease. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chief is also asking for back-up forces nearby. Court documents reveal that a suspect with gun was arrested near the Capitol. He had “stop the steal paperwork,” and list of lawmakers on him. Amid threats & tightened Capitol security, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the enemy “is within the house”. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy meets with Trump after a source says he was warned against “crawling back to Trump”. Despite the stalemate in congress, Biden “continues to believe” that his stimulus bill “can be and will be bipartisan". 847,000 people have now filed for unemployment leading to the US economy posting its worst year since World War II. Biden signs executive actions expanding access to health care, undoing the changes made under Trump. US Covid deaths top 431,000 with 25.7 million cases. A study suggests that the Pfizer vaccine will be mostly effective against the UK and South African variants. A Russian court rules that Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny will remain in detention ahead of his hearing next week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin over the “heightened threat environment” following President Biden's inauguration. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has now topped 427,000 with 25.5 million cases. Biden’s Covid team holds their first briefing, coordinator says “this is a national emergency….everything is on the table”. FEMA is preparing to ask the Pentagon for 10,000 soldiers to help the vaccine program. Biden is focusing on a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan as the Senate prepares for the Trump impeachment trial. Biden signs executive actions to address the climate crisis. Sen. Tim Kaine is considering a Trump censure resolution as an alternative to impeachment. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy tells Republicans to stop attacking each other: “cut that crap out”. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to join the Education & Labor Committee; she once called the Parkland shooting a “false flag” operation. After being poisoned and jailed, a Russian opposition leader’s apartment is raided by police. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden announces his plan to buy 200 million more coronavirus vaccine doses. Biden also promises to have enough coronavirus vaccines for all 300 million Americans by the end of the summer. He also says that the coronavirus vaccine distribution will be increasing by 1.4 million doses next week and that the coronavirus "vaccine program was in worse shape than we anticipated." The CDC publishes a study that says in-person learning with minimal covid-19 spread is possible with the right precautions. Senators have been sworn in for Trump's historic second impeachment trial. Senators also vote 55-45 against questioning trial's constitutionality. Five GOP senators have voted with democrats on impeachment procedural vote. A source says that house managers are preparing a case showing visceral evidence of insurrection and that will make constitutionality central in the impeachment case. CNN is reporting that at least 150 suspects in the January 6 Capitol riot has been charged by the feds. Federal investigators are seeking tips about a person who planted pipe bombs on the day of the Capitol riot. According to the White House, Biden confronted Putin over several issues on their first call. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon: House to deliver article of impeachment against Trump to the Senate; President Biden thinks that the United States could get 1.5 Million people vaccinated per day. President Biden lifts transgender military ban imposed by Trump. Justice department inspector general investigating alleged plot to overturn election results. The Senate is expected to confirm Yellen as treasury secretary.Trump discussing launching a new political party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Biden sets forth establishing his new government while focusing on the pandemic and economy, the Senate decides to delay the Trump impeachment trial until February. With the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. now surging pass 413,000, new questions arise about whether Biden's goal of 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days of his presidency are too modest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden orders a mask mandate on federal property. 408,000+ U.S. Covid deaths and nearly 25 million cases exactly one year after the first known infection. Biden signs a “wartime” action on Covid, including new mask mandates & quarantines for international travelers. Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell wants to delay the Trump impeachment trial until February, tells colleagues he is in no rush. The Senate approves a waiver for Biden’s defense secretary nominee, and confirms his first cabinet nominee, Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence. Most National Guard troops in Washington are being sent home within 5-10 days. New arrests in Capitol attack, about 120 people have been charged. First Biden phone call with a world leader will be Canada’s Justin Trudeau. Biden is being praised for recommitting the U.S. to the World Health Organization. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office for the first time since being sworn in. Biden signs 17 executive actions that undoes Trump policies. BIden signs his first executive order that mandates masks in federal buildings. While Biden signed actions on coronavirus, he also signed actions on immigration and climate change. Biden describes the executive actions that he signed on his first day as "bold." Democrats now have control in the senate after senators are sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden swears in presidential appointees. White House officials hold the first briefing with Biden. "It was generous," said Biden about the letter that Trump left him before leaving for Florida. Three ex-presidents deliver a joint message on democracy. Biden and Harris make remarks at inaugural celebration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolf Blitzer awaits the start of the Biden-Harris memorial for the Covid-19 victims. At the same time, the United States has crossed 400,000 American Covid deaths on the final day of Trump's presidency. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the Covid memorial. A Michigan nurse performs "Amazing Grace." President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Covid memorial as well. Biden thanks nurses and honors the 400,000 Americans that lost their lives to Covid-19. Yolanda Adams performs "Hallelujah." Hundreds of landmarks across the United States lit up for the Covid-19 memorial. Biden is spending the night in Washington ahead of his historic inauguration. Biden is to be sworn in the 46th president tomorrow. America is divided on the verge of Trump presidency's end and Biden's beginning. Biden is preparing to face the immediate challenges of covid and the economy, as he takes the presidency. Obama, Clinton and Bush will attend the Biden Inauguration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington, D.C., and Nation brace for unprecedented transfer of power; FBI Vetting National Guard as Pentagon Chief says "we are leaving no stone unturned in securing Capitol"; More than 80 people facing federal charges in Capitol riot, more than 300 investigations opened; Shocking new video shows Mob incited by Trump, offering fresh evidence of his culpability To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With D.C. and the capitals of all 50 states on high alert, the Justice Department opens 275 cases in Capitol siege probe, with more expected to come in the following days. The Pentagon authorizes 25,000 National Guard troops for inauguration. President-elect Biden lays out plan to jump-start vaccine rollout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Post reports that extremists on the FBI’s terrorist watch list were in D.C. last week for pro-Trump events. Source says that the Senate GOP is torn over convicting Trump. “There’s no love lost”. FBI director Christopher Wray issues a warning about “concerning online chatter” regarding the events surrounding next week's inauguration. 200+ suspects have been identified in the wake of last week's Capitol siege. Biden is planning on laying out a $1.9 trillion Covid relief package. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll tops 387,000 with 23.2 million cases as the CDC projects that 93,000 more people will die in the next three weeks. 965,000 more Americans file for unemployment. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ten Republicans join House Democrats in a vote to impeach President Trump. Mitch McConnell: “I have not made a final decision on how I will vote”. Sen. Chuck Schumer says that Trump will be tried in the U.S. Senate. Twenty thousand National Guard troops expected for the inauguration next week. Investigators are pursuing signs that the U.S. Capitol riot was planned. Former FBI Director James Comey joins the show to discuss the Trump impeachment. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal Prosecutors say, they're looking at significant sedition and conspiracy charges in the U.S. Capitol Attack, following range of criminal conduct; The Washington Post reports: FBI warned of violent "war" at U.S. Capitol in internal report issued the day before the deadly riot; According to the New York Times, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is said to be pleased about impeachment, believes it will be easier to purge Trump from GOP To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats set President Trump's impeachment vote for Wednesday after introducing article charging incitement of insurrection; The District of Columbia's Attorney General is now looking at charging Trump and others for inciting violence; FBI says it has received information indicating "armed protests" planned at U.S. Capitol, all 50 states Capitols To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, President-elect Biden addresses the nation and warns of the damage done by threats to democracy. Nancy Pelosi and Democrats in the House draw up articles for impeaching the current president. Social media giant, Twitter, suspends Trump's account permanently. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Pelosi warns that Trump is “deadly” to Americans and U.S. democracy. Sources say that the Feds are looking at Trump’s role in inciting insurrection. Transportation secretary Chao is the first from Trump's cabinet to resign over the Capitol riot. Biden states that the Trump inspired riot that took place yesterday was one of the “darkest days” in U.S. history. He also nominated Judge Merrick Garland as Attorney General, and introduced nominees to lead the Justice Department. CNN Identifies rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol. Former Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson reacts to the attack on the capitol. The U.S tops 364,000 Covid deaths and 21.5 million cases after pandemic’s highest daily death toll of 3,865. Los Angeles County is seeing one Covid death every 8 minutes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riot police move Trump away from U.S. Capitol; Multiple officers injured in violence at U.S. Capitol; Trump tells rioters to go home while repeating election lies; Congressional leadership evacuated from U.S. Capitol complex To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election officials in Georgia have completely debunked President Donald Trump's election conspiracy theories. On Monday, Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, said that "everybody's vote did count;" after Trump made a call to him demanding that his team find the votes to overturn the election which he lost to President-elect Joe Biden. In an audio first reported by The Washington Post and obtained by CNN, in a one-hour phone call, Trump is heard pressuring the Secretary of State to quote "find" votes. Raffensperger, however, rebuffed Trump's demands. President-elect Joe Biden is stumping for votes for the two Democratic challengers in Tuesday's Senate runoff election. The election will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Biden made his closing argument for the Democrats at a campaign event Monday in Atlanta. He said in part, electing Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock could lead to $2,000 stimulus checks. The number of people dying from Coronavirus is rising in the United States. More than 350,000 people have lost their lives, and there are now more than 20.7 million cases in the states. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 15.5 million doses of the vaccine have been distributed and 4.5 million people have been immunized. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fauci calls failure to vaccinate 20 million “disappointing”. “At least a handful” of GOP senators could join election challenge next week; “Will definitely be a spectacle”. 42 people mistakenly given antibody instead of Covid vaccine in Wet Virginia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Christmas Eve President Trump plays golf at his resort in Florida as Covid deaths surge. The U.S. has now topped 328,000 Covid deaths as December is now on track to become the deadliest month of the pandemic. Trump and Pence meet in the oval office after Trump tweeted that the Vice President should be doing more to help overturn the election. Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, and Jared Kushner's father Charles Kushner. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices