Capitol Defenses
A day after a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, many New York lawmakers are calling for invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. At the same time, other New York lawmakers were among those who voted against certifying President-elect Joe Biden's win. On this episode of The Eagle Times Union Editor Casey Seiler discusses what unfolded in Washington this week, and the ripple effects it's creating for New York and in the Capital Region. Also on this episode, a man in Saratoga Springs becomes the first in the state to test positive for the COVID-19 variant. Health reporter Bethany Bump explains what the variant is, and how it poses a threat. Finally, columnist Chris Churchill discusses why he thinks Governor Andrew Cuomo's move to allow fans back into the Bills Stadium for the NFL playoffs is a bad idea.
