McConnell-Schumer showdown over filibuster ends
Standoff over procedure giving GOP more sway in Senate that's now narrowly controlled by Democrats had brought chamber to near standstill.
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Trump impeachment trial expected in February
House managers are set to deliver the article of impeachment against former President Trump to the Senate. The move sets in motion the historic second trial of Mr. Trump, which is likely to come in February. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Biden signs flurry of executive orders
In his first three days in office, President Biden has signed nearly 30 executive orders. The bulk of the actions focus on two of his administration's top priorities: the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis which has followed. Ashley Allison is a former senior adviser for Mr. Biden's transition team. She joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's first days in office and the administration's plans going forward.
Trump's legal team prepares for impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has agreed to delay former President Trump's impeachment trial by two weeks. The House still plans to submit the article of impeachment on Monday, prompting the proceedings to begin. Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig joined CBSN to explain what the former president's legal team may be doing to prepare for the trial and what Democrats need to do to prove the president intended to start an insurrection.
Schumer announces impeachment trial will begin week of February 8
The House is sending the article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday.
Senate to get Trump impeachment article Monday
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment for former President Trump to the Senate on Monday, putting plans in motion for his second impeachment trial. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joined CBSN to discuss what comes next.
Senators weigh delaying impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has proposed delaying the start of the impeachment trial against former President Trump until February, arguing it would allow both House impeachment managers and Mr. Trump's legal team time to prepare. Senate Democrats are considering the proposal, which would allow them time to continue processing President Biden's Cabinet nominees. Nikole Killion reports.
McConnell proposing that impeachment trial start in February
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reviewing the proposal.
Top Republican proposes delaying Trump trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to wait until February to hold former President Trump's impeachment trial. Meanwhile, the Senate has been holding confirmation hearings on President Biden's nominees. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
What's on the agenda for Biden?
President Joe Biden faces challenges getting his priorities through Congress with a closely divided Senate. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how President Biden aims to bring Congress together and the prospects for another COVID-19 relief bill.
Democrats take majority in Senate after Biden's inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock Wednesday afternoon.
Hearings start for 5 of Biden's Cabinet picks
Five of president-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks began their confirmation hearings Tuesday as the Trump administration prepares to leave office. But there is some fear that a minority group of Republicans may try to slow the process down. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to talk about the morning sessions of the confirmation hearings and offer insight into what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's shocking claims that President Trump provoked the Capitol attack could mean for the impeachment trial.
McConnell says Trump "provoked" Capitol attack
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is directly accusing President Trump of provoking his supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on McConnell's comments and the impact they may have on the upcoming impeachment trial.
McConnell says Trump "provoked" mob that attacked Capitol
McConnell said that the rioters who overran the Capitol were "provoked by the president and other powerful people."
House votes to impeach Trump again
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Trump for a second time. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not call lawmakers back before January 19, when the Senate is scheduled to. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and White House correspondent Ben Tracy discuss a timeline for the impeachment and Mr. Trump's final days in office.
House impeaches Trump for 2nd time
Exactly one week after the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, President Trump has been impeached by the House for an unprecedented second time. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill, followed by analysis from Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes.
House impeaches Trump amid probe of Capitol riot
President Trump is now facing his second impeachment trial in the Senate, this time for inciting a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. House Democrats are demanding an investigation into whether any Republican colleagues aided rioters ahead of the attack. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with the latest developments.
House set to impeach Trump for 2nd time
The Democratic-led House is preparing to impeach President Trump for the second time, charging him with incitement of insurrection. Unlike last year's impeachment, this one is gaining support from a number of Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
McConnell says overturning election would "damage our republic forever"
"I've served 36 years in the Senate. This will be the most important vote I've ever cast," McConnell said.
McConnell: Congress must honor voters' decision
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said upholding the Electoral College outcome will be "the most important vote I've ever cast." He said there is no evidence of fraud that would affect the results and that Congress must not intervene. "If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral," he said. Watch his full speech on the Senate floor.
Pence faces pressure from Trump on vote count
Vice President Mike Pence is facing pressure from President Trump as Congress prepares to tally the Electoral College votes, finalizing President-elect Joe Biden's win. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more.
Georgia runoff vote count could run late
Voters in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections which will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate for the beginning of the Biden administration. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Wall Street Journal national political reporter Josh Jamerson spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about when to expect a clear picture of the outcome.
117th Congress convenes for the first time
The 117th Congress convened Sunday as Democrat Nancy Pelosi was reelected to lead the chamber. The new session comes days before lawmakers will meet to count the votes of the Electoral College and finalize the 2020 presidential election results. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Mitch McConnell's Louisville home vandalized with graffiti
The graffiti appears to be in response to McConnell's refusal to increase stimulus checks.
Romney: McConnell said electoral vote is "most consequential"
Senator Josh Hawley has said he will challenge the results of the presidential election when Congress meets to count electoral votes.
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