What a Week to Review Bill Radke reviews the week's news with DJ Wilson of the Washington State Wire, Allison Bill Radke
Can Trump Pardon Himself? President Trump reportedly is said to be considering pardoning himself before he leaves office. NPR discusses whether there is a legal rationale for such a move. Nina Totenberg
Biden Picks More National Security Aides While Resignations Gut Trump's Own NSC President-elect Joe Biden announced a slate of aides for his National Security Council. At the same time, more current Trump aides resigned, citing the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Franco Ordoñez
With 12 Days Left, Removing Trump From Office Is Unlikely, If Not Impossible The two options for removing a president are the 25th Amendment and impeachment. With the 25th unlikely to be invoked, Democrats appear to be moving toward another Trump impeachment. Domenico Montanaro
GOP Sen. Sasse Rips Trump For Stoking Mob, Calls Hawley's Objection 'Really Dumbass' In an interview with NPR, Ben Sasse called the president's conduct a "flagrant dereliction of his duty." He also criticized Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley for his challenge to the election's results. Steve Inskeep
Dominion Voting Sues Former Trump Lawyer, Seeking $1.3 Billion In Damages Dominion Voting Systems says it is seeking more than $1.3 billion in damages after a series of outrageous claims by an attorney working to support Trump's objections to the 2020 race. Miles Parks
Trump Won't Attend Inauguration; Congress Pushes Ahead With Capitol Ceremony President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in at the traditional ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol — minus the outgoing president. Brian Naylor
U.S. Capitol Flag Will Fly At Half-Staff; FBI Offers Reward Over Pipe Bombs Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured in the mayhem, was a 42-year-old military veteran. Bill Chappell
Sen. Sasse Says Capitol Attack Was Inevitable After Trump Stoked Division NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska about President Trump's involvement in Wednesday's armed take over of the U.S. Capitol, and whether Trump should be held accountable.
Morning News Brief Some lawmakers want Trump removed from office early. Federal prosecutors say they'll pursue those involved in the U.S. Capitol breach. The Labor Department releases a snapshot of the jobless rate. Steve Inskeep