Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary
Collins has promised to cut regulations across the department and elevate the quality of care for veterans.
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Collins has promised to cut regulations across the department and elevate the quality of care for veterans.
Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
With two Senate seats up for grabs in November, the state of Georgia is shaping up to be key in whether Democrats or Republicans gain control of the chamber. Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the challengers taking on Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
The House Judiciary Committee is set to debate and markup the articles of impeachment against President Trump Wednesday evening, laying the groundwork for a full House vote impeachment vote that could possibly take place next week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest.
The House Judiciary Committee ended the debate on the articles of impeachment and postponed the vote until Friday morning. Republican Ranking Member Doug Collins slammed Chairman Jerry Nadler's decision to postpone, saying "words cannot describe how inappropriate this was." Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and CBS News Capitol Hill reporter Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Congressman Mark Meadows said there would be repercussions if Republicans break with President Donald Trump on impeachment. O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Representatives Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, a group of impeachment defense surrogates questioned a report that found President Trump wanted to withhold military aid to Ukraine until officials there looked into his political rivals. O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to four impeachment defense surrogates, Representatives Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko. They addressed the impeachment trial of President Trump, new claims surrounding John Bolton and whether Republicans could face "political repercussions" for breaking with the president.
Video from Friday shows President Trump shaking hands with Representative Doug Collins, who just confirmed that he is self-quarantined after coming into contact with someone recently diagnosed with coronavirus.
With anxiety growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the president continued to downplay the threat of coronavirus on Monday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the members of Congress who have decided to self-quarantine.
Georgia Republican Representative Doug Collins questions his GOP Governor Brian Kemp's move to open some businesses Friday, as the country tensely watches what happens to the state on the first day of lifting lockdown restrictions. In New York, where hospitalizations are down, Governor Cuomo condemned Senator Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states could declare bankruptcy rather than get a federal bailout. Mark Strassmann looks at several states around the country to see how they are handling the pandemic.
Governor Brian Kemp said the decision to allow some businesses to reopen is "driven by data and guided by state public health officials."
Great America PAC, which describes itself as a " leading pro-Trump Super PAC," said Collins is "exactly the type of leader Georgia needs in the U.S. Senate."
Collins is challenging Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler in a primary and said that he would decline the nomination if asked.
GOP Congressman Doug Collins announced he would run for the Senate in Georgia, setting up a showdown with Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler.
Norah O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Meadows, Collins, Lesko and Stefanik.
O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
Loeffler, who will succeed outgoing Senator Johnny Isakson, described herself as "pro-wall and pro-Trump" in a speech Wednesday
Loeffler will succeed Senator Johnny Isakson, who is stepping down amid health problems.
The White House is unlikely to send legal representation to the first impeachment hearing by the Judiciary Committee
House Democrats have asked McGahn to produce documents related to the special counsel's investigation
"We have the best economy we've had in years, 50 years of unemployment," Collins said. "What were you impeaching him for?"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Rep. Doug Collins that aired Sunday, May 5, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
McGahn, who refused an order to fire special counsel Robert Muller, must testify before Congress on May 21
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker appeared before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed hearing