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Several Jan. 6 defendants want trials moved

Several of the defendants charged in the January 6 assault on the Capitol are looking to have their cases heard outside of Washington despite traveling across the country to protest the 2020 election results there. CBS News has confirmed over a dozen people charged with participating in the insurrection are petitioning to stand trial outside of D.C. over fears of bias within the district's jury pool. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

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Senate begins debate on voting rights legislation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has opened a floor debate on a measure that Democrats say would protect the rights of voters and the integrity of federal elections. Republicans are likely to filibuster the legislation, in which case Democrats say they'll seek a change to the Senate's rules. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBSN with more on the Senate's next steps and other news from Capitol Hill.

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