Jordan texted Meadows to argue Pence could block election certification
Jordan's office said it was a message he had forwarded from a conservative Washington lawyer.
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Challenging state bans on school mask mandates
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights says five states' bans on school mask mandates may violate the civil rights of students with disabilities. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives' January 6 commission is preparing to request the phone records of hundreds of people related to the U.S. Capitol attack. CBS News legal analyst and professor at Loyola Law School Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Pelosi rejects two Jan. 6 committee members
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied the appointments of two Republicans, Rep. Jim Jordan, and Rep. Jim Banks, to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. In a thinly veiled reference to the two men's past comments on the riots, Pelosi blamed the move on a need for "integrity," leading to swift backlash among Republicans who accuse the Speaker of playing politics. Kris Van Cleave reports.
House probe of January 6 riot in disarray
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is in disarray. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled all five of his Republican picks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of them. This all comes as Senate Republicans blocked a key vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill and Nikole Killion joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
New dispute over Capitol riot investigation
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will pull GOP members from a bipartisan committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and launch a separate Republican probe after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his picks for the committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the investigation.
Pelosi rejects 2 GOP picks for riot probe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's recommendations for the January 6 committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. In response, McCarthy threatened to pull all of his picks for the panel and pursue an investigation led by Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the developments.
GOP members to join Capitol riot committee
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced five Republicans to join a Democratic-led investigation of the Capitol riot, setting the stage for a partisan battle. The Washington Post's congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and more on how Senator Chuck Schumer's push for a procedural vote is threatening the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Rep. Jim Jordan on House GOP's Cheney vote
House Republicans voted Wednesday to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position, after she slammed former President Donald Trump and her colleagues for promoting baseless claims of election fraud. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a prominent Trump ally, spoke with Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss the vote, whether Cheney was "canceled," and whether the former president will run for office again.
House GOP Q1 fundraising haul
CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns about how individual donors are driving major fundraising hauls for House Republicans.
Republicans Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan try to free Britney Spears
Gaetz is wondering if Spears is being "overprotected" by her conservatorship.
Trump awarding Medal of Freedom to allies Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan
The award is the nation's highest civilian honor.
RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
What to expect at Republican National Convention
The 2020 Republican National Convention got underway Monday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike last week's Democratic National Convention, all 336 Republican delegates have been invited for an in-person roll call despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with a look at what to expect.
Jordan slams "unfair and partisan" House probe
Ohio GOP Congressman Jim Jordan criticized House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the probe of President Trump's Ukraine contacts as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry. Jordan said Republican members understand why Ambassador Sondland is not appearing before Congress.
Democrats to release 2 new transcripts
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Taylor: "I don't consider myself a star witness"
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan made impassioned remarks Wednesday while questioning William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, at the first public impeachment hearing. Jordan said, "You're their star witness. You're their first witness." Taylor responded: "I don't consider myself a star witness for anything ... I'm not here to take one side or the other."
Jim Jordan says calling Bolton as witness "isn't warranted"
"If John Bolton testifies or doesn't testify it's not going to change the fundamental facts," he told Major Garrett on "The Takeout" this week.
Jordan defends Trump withholding military aid to Ukraine
Congressman Jim Jordan said the White House delayed the release of the aid package to ensure Ukraine would use the funds wisely
Transcript: Rep. Jim Jordan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Jordan that aired Sunday, November 17, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 17, 2019
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sit down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to discuss Democrats' strategy in the impeachment probe into Trump. We learn more about the impeachment inquiry timeline with Rep.s Jim Jordan and Mike Quigley. We also dive into the 2020 campaign with CBS News' director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto.
Jim Jordan to be moved to House Intelligence Committee
Jordan will replace Congressman Rick Crawford on the House Intelligence Committee
Republicans consider moving Jim Jordan to Intelligence Committee
Jordan has been a fiery defender of the president since the inquiry began, regularly holding press conferences and appearing on television
Jordan: Dems fear Mueller report won't be "bombshell" they expected
"They got Bob Mueller, the guy who everyone said is right next to Jesus, can almost walk on water. They got the guy they wanted," the Ohio Republican said
Transcript: Rep. Jim Jordan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio that aired Sunday, March 24, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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