Kinzinger testifies in Washington five years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger returned to Washington to testify at an unofficial hearing.
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Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger returned to Washington to testify at an unofficial hearing.
A new CBS News poll finds slipping numbers for President Trump’s approval rating on immigration. Meanwhile, former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger called President Trump’s call to restore the old team name of the Washington Commanders a distraction from the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Kinzinger argued his party was "no longer conservative" and that he shared "bedrock" values with Democrats like Kamala Harris.
In a primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who served as an Illinois congressman and a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, said he and Democrats have forged an "awkward alliance" to defeat the former president.
Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger spoke to CBS News Chicago before he was expected to give a speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger spoke to CBS News Chicago before he was expected to give a speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Kinzinger voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020 but then criticized him following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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In an interview with CBS News, Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger said there are still "many unanswered questions."
It will likely address what lawmakers call President Trump's hours-long failure to stop the riot.
Kinzinger said he's dealt with threats before, but it's never been this intense.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger took the lead on questioning.
Kinzinger tells CBS News' "Face the Nation" that Monday's hearing will focus on the Trump campaign's efforts to convince Americans the 2020 election was stolen through voter fraud.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he believes the select committee accomplished its goal of reminding the country "of the truth of what happened."
The Department of Justice is considering contempt charges against Meadows for not cooperating in the investigation.
"I want to make it clear, this isn't the end of my pollical future, but the beginning," Kinzinger, a Republican from Channahon, said in a video posted on his Twitter feed.
Democrats say that move — sacrificing one of their own party — proves the new maps are fair and should survive expected court challenges.
Democrats who control state government released their proposed congressional maps Friday, and lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Springfield to pass the new maps before the end of the month.
"It's time to invoke the 25th Amendment and to end this nightmare," Kinzinger said.
"I have visited nations ravaged by civil war," he tweeted. "I have never imagined such a quote to be repeated by a president. This is beyond repugnant."
Depending on your political perspective, this day is either a relief, or the start of more scrutiny.
Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger is facing possible punishment for criticizing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
The 40-year-old represents the state's 16th district, which includes parts of northern and central Illinois. He is a pilot and veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was elected to Congress in 2010.
Last week, Trump blamed House representatives who did not or may not win re-election, for not supporting him during their campaigns.
"Justice needs to be served in whatever capacity, so it's not an attack on our country," U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.