Betsy DeVos on 60 Minutes in 2018
From 2018: Betsy DeVos, the lightning rod secretary of education, says she's "more misunderstood than anything."
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns in wake of Capitol assault
She said in her resignation letter to President Trump there is "no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."
Congressman: Trump "created this nightmare"
Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, is calling for impeachment of President Trump after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. He is one of five House committee chairs calling on the FBI to brief them on its investigation into what he calls "an act of domestic terrorism." Thompson joined CBSN to discuss.
Some countries using Capitol riots to undermine democracy at home
The U.S. has long been a global beacon of democracy, but the assault on Capitol Hill is helping some foreign officials to undermine its influence.
Business leaders tell Congress enough is enough with Trump's tactics
From Apple and Chase to the National Association of Manufacturers, strong words urging for a calmer transition to President-elect Biden.
UAE joins Saudis in dropping Qatar blockade as Gulf crisis ends
For 3 years a feud between neighbors in the Persian Gulf complicated American policy, but with Trump set to leave, Saudi Arabia and its partners are pulling back.
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike assassination
The attack a year ago that took out a senior Iranian commander, and an allied Iraqi paramilitary commander, has infuriated many Iraqis.
Trump acknowledges election defeat in video on Capitol violence
The video comes after lawmakers called for invoking the 25th Amendment and removing him from office, following the assault Wednesday.
David Becker on Trump's election challenges amid assault on Capitol
Despite the assault on the Capitol, Becker told "The Takeout" that this election "worked better than any election in history, and this is with the highest turnout we'd ever seen."
Why race is central to Capitol security response
Soon after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, social media erupted with anger. Many questioned why law enforcement hadn't reacted with the same firm hand that it has for years against protesters of police brutality. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to break down the news.
Trump condemns Capitol riots, calls for smooth transition of power
This was the first post the president has made on Twitter since hew as banned for 12 hours on Wednesday.
Facebook bans Trump for the rest of his presidency
Mark Zuckerberg said Mr. Trump's account will be locked "for at least the next two weeks" but could remain locked indefinitely.
White House statement on Capitol siege
Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany delivered a one-minute statement "on behalf of the White House" condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol. She then walked off without taking any questions.
NAACP head slams police response to pro-Trump protest
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said police responded to Black Lives Matter protesters "as if they were criminals."
World reacts to riots at the U.S. Capitol
World leaders, both allies and adversaries, are reacting to the unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN to break down the response from different countries and give insight into how the unrest compares to coups she's reported around the world.
NAACP head says Capitol mob shows racial divide
The riots at the U.S. Capitol have ignited calls for impeachment and removal from office of President Trump and prompted civil rights leaders to criticize a double standard in how law enforcement reacted to the mob Wednesday versus how it responded to Black Lives Matter protests last year. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to discuss how the incident and the deep racial divide in the country.
Pressure builds for Trump to be removed from office
At least 90 Democrats are calling for the president to be stripping of his office following the crisis at the U.S. Capitol.
Pelosi calls for removing Trump from power
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from power for inciting the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi said the president could face impeachment if that doesn't happen. Watch her remarks.
Schumer vows to fire Senate sergeant-at-arms
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that if Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger isn't gone by the time he takes over as majority leader later this month, Stenger will be fired. Watch Schumer's remarks.
Schumer vows to fire Senate sergeant at arms by January 21
"It was appalling how ill-prepared the Congress was for these attacks," Schumer said Thursday at a press conference.
Shopify dumps Trump merchandise, citing violence violations
Deadly protests at the U.S. Capitol Building prompted the Canadian company to remove Trump-related merchandise.
Officials urge removing Trump from office
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger and a growing number of Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office following the storming of the Capitol. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Foreign reaction to the "disgraceful scenes" at the U.S. Capitol
America's adversaries revelled and allies shook their heads in dismay at the assault on the heart of U.S. democracy on Wednesday.
How conspiracy theories fueled Capitol riot
Conspiracy theories have largely dominated the last four years of President Trump's time in office. The president most recently appeared to incite thousands of backers that support his baseless claims of election interference, and some took their complaints right to Congress by storming the U.S. Capitol building. Dan Romer, the research director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, joined CBSN to discuss.
Adam Kinzinger is first GOP congressman calling for invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump
"The president is unfit, and the president is unwell," the Republican congressman said.
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