Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.
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Pelosi challenger says party is out of touch
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing a primary challenge from the man who helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get elected to Congress. Saikat Chakrabarti is looking to unseat Pelosi, one of the most distinguished members of the Democratic Party. He joins "America Decides" to discuss why.
More on Democratic reaction to Trump's speech
Democrats decided Michigan freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin was the right person to present the party's rebuttal to President Trump's address. The former CIA analyst directly took on Mr. Trump's economic policies. Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba and Bloomberg White House correspondent Kate Sullivan break it down.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic response to Trump speech
Sen. Elissa Slotkin was elected by a narrow margin in November to represent Michigan after serving several terms in the House.
Trump's closing remarks in Congress address
President Trump closed his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night with a focus on American exceptionalism. "Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, transcended all dangers, made the most extraordinary sacrifices, and did whatever it took to defend our children, our country and our freedom," the president said.
Trump outlines his economic plans to Congress
In his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump outlined his vision for reducing inflation and boosting the American economy. The president made his case for tariffs on U.S. allies, expanding oil drilling, shrinking the federal workforce and more.
Rep. Al Green escorted out of House chamber
House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas from the lower chamber for interrupting President Trump during his address to Congress. Watch the moment.
Trump arrives at Capitol for Congress address
President Trump arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night for his address to Congress to cheers from Republicans and indifference from Democrats. Watch CBS News' coverage of the moment.
Trump to "tell it like it is" in Congress speech
In a social media post, President Trump says he will "tell it like it is" in Tuesday's address to Congress. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Fin Gómez, and political strategists Chuck Rocha and Matt Gorman, join to discuss what to expect from Trump's speech.
Trump campaign aide previews Congress address
President Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. Trump 2024 campaign senior adviser Danielle Alvarez joins CBS News to preview the president's remarks.
Culinary union member attends Trump's address
One of the defining promises of President Trump's 2024 campaign: Cutting taxes on tips. Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada and his guest for Trump's address to Congress, culinary union member and tipped hospitality worker Yolanda Garcia, join CBS News to discuss.
Trump to focus on tariffs in Congress address
President Trump will speak to both chambers of Congress on Tuesday night and describe his vision for the future hours after sweeping tariffs went into effect against the U.S.' three largest trading partners. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Weijia Jiang report. Then, NOTUS reporters Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join with analysis.
Poll: U.S. split on Trump government changes
A new CBS News poll shows an overwhelming amount of Americans think President Trump is making major changes to the government for better or for worse. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.
Vindman: U.S. mistakes incited war in Ukraine
In his new book, "The Folly of Realism," Ret. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman argues that mistakes made by the U.S. emboldened Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022. Vindman joins "America Decides" to explain his position.
Poll shows U.S. divide on Trump's DOGE effort
According to new CBS News polling, most Americans believe President Trump is transforming the federal government, but they are divided on whether that's a good thing. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.
Johnson eyes no cut bill to avert shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he wants to pass a short-term spending bill with no spending cuts to avoid the government shutdown that would take effect in less than two weeks. It's unclear if he has the votes. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Rep. DelBene on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, more
Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Rep. Subramanyam on efforts to reign in DOGE
Emotional USAID employees were given just 15 minutes Thursday to retrieve their belongings after losing their jobs. These kinds of layoffs are taking place across the U.S. and other parts of the world due to cuts imposed by the Department of Government Efficiency. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia joins "America Decides" to discuss his legislation calling for more transparency about DOGE.
Trump on email threat to federal workers
President Trump on Tuesday said workers who do not respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will eventually be fired. The email tells federal employees to list five things they accomplished the previous week. Political strategists Liza Acevedo and Lance Trover join "America Decides" with analysis.
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 billion in reductions over 10 years. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joins "America Decides" to discuss his stance on the proposal.
House facing first test of new Trump term
If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have already said they are a "no" or leaning no. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis?
Some Democrats are concerned over President Trump's use of executive power and are warning of a "constitutional crisis." The Trump administration rejects these claims, saying the president follows the Constitution "to a tee." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with legal experts about the issue.
Gov. Lujan Grisham on potential Medicaid cuts
While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars to offset Trump's proposed tax cuts. New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "America Decides" to discuss how the potential cuts could impact healthcare in her state.
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the state leaders are tackling the new administration.
Evaluating Trump's first month back in office
In the first month of his second term, President Trump signed 73 executive orders and faced 81 lawsuits against his administration. Sophia Cai, White House reporter for Politico, and Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to unpack the busy four weeks.
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