The orders scheduled for this week will build on 30 executive actions President Biden signed in his first three days in office

President Joe Biden is planning a new wave of executive orders and actions this week as he looks to further dismantle many of former President Donald Trump's policies and address a slate of Democratic priorities as quickly as he can.

Here's what you need to know about the NFL Championship games

The NFL championship games this weekend will determine who goes to the Super Bowl, and there's more at stake for some of the teams than a win.

Scott Galloway on how US can turn the Covid-19 crisis into opportunity

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks to NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway about his new book, "Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity," and about how the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the business world. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday, Tuesday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay

California officials say providers can resume administering Moderna vaccine from a specific lot after pause

California health officials have given providers the all-clear to "immediately" resume administering the Moderna vaccine from a specific lot after pausing earlier this week due to possible allergic reactions.

Studies suggest vaccinated people will be protected from new Covid-19 variants

New research out this week provides reassuring evidence that people vaccinated against coronavirus will be protected against emerging new variants of the virus.

Chef helps feed National Guard troops at US Capitol

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, who has been feeding National Guard soldiers protecting the US Capitol. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday, Tuesday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

America almost lost its democracy. Here's how we stop that from happening again

As we swear in a new President and look to a new era in Washington DC, a cloud of anger and fear hangs over America after pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol. President-elect Joe Biden has big plans and a serious mandate, but he will have to govern a divided nation, one that was nearly torn apart by a mob hellbent on destroying it. I talk to US Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut and CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen about what comes next for America's fragile democracy. But first, Rep. Himes writes this week's CNN op-ed. --SE Cupp

Free speech's benefit to society in doubt as hate and lies flood social media

With most Americans hoping this week's expected inauguration protests look nothing like the Capitol siege, questions emerge about unrestrained free expression, long championed by First Amendment theorists as a benefit to society, no matter how ugly and hateful.

DC National Guardsman teaches music on Zoom while deployed at Capitol

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to DC National Guardsman Sgt. Jacob Kohut, who teaches music to students virtually in between guarding the US Capitol. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday, Thursday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

Anderson talks to National Guardsman who teaches remotely while guarding Capitol

DC National Guardsman Sgt. Jacob Kohut discusses guarding the US Capitol while teaching music class remotely. Watch Full Circle Monday, Thursday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

These are some of Anderson Cooper's favorite comedians

CNN's Anderson Cooper reveals some of his favorite comedians. Anderson Cooper Full Circle airs Monday, Thursday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

Trump Tower on New York's Fifth Avenue to see security scaled down

Once a fortress, security in and around Trump Tower on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue will begin to loosen possibly as early as this week when the building's namesake departs the White House.

Officials remain vigilant ahead of Biden inauguration

Demonstrations in state capitols across the United States were muted this weekend after warnings of armed protests, but officials have indicated they'll remain vigilant in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Heading 'into a buzzsaw': Why extremism experts fear the Capitol attack is just the beginning

The US Capitol is surrounded by fences and troops amid fear the January 6 riots could spark violence this weekend and leading up to Wednesday's inauguration.

'Armed protests' warning puts officials on alert this weekend ahead of Biden inauguration

Law enforcement and state officials are on high alert for potentially violent protests in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, with some state capitols boarded up and others temporarily closed ahead of Wednesday's ceremony.

HHS Secretary complains of tarnished legacy in resignation letter to Trump

President Trump's "actions and rhetoric" have tarnished the administration's legacy, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a resignation letter submitted this week.

Country music legend Willie Nelson gets vaccinated

Country music legend Willie Nelson received the Covid-19 vaccine at a drive-through facility in Texas this week, according to a post he shared on Facebook.

Dan Harris: You can learn to talk to yourself in more encouraging ways

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to ABC News anchor and host of the 'Ten Percent Happier' podcast, Dan Harris, about how mindfulness can be beneficial during times of self-criticism. Watch Full Circle Monday, Tuesday and Friday this week at 6p E.T.

What we know about potential armed protests ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Washington, DC, and states across the country are heightening security and preparing reinforcements this week ahead of potential armed protests from Saturday up to at least Inauguration Day on Wednesday.