Biden holds infrastructure meeting
President Biden met with Senate and House leaders at the White House to discuss infrastructure. The two sides are still far apart on any compromise. Nancy Cordes has more.
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Republicans oust Cheney from House leadership
GOP lawmakers voted to oust Representative Liz Cheney from her position as chair of the House Republican Conference, the party's third-highest position in the House. Cheney, a staunch conservative, has repeatedly denounced Republicans' lies about the 2020 election and was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political analyst and a Republican strategist, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the Republican Party.
Liz Cheney speaks after ouster from leadership
Congresswoman Liz Cheney says she plans to "lead the fight" for the future of the Republican Party after House GOP members voted to remove her from leadership over her criticism of former President Donald Trump. "I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," she said. Watch her remarks.
Texas election results leave Dems worried
Two Republicans will face each other in a runoff election following a special election for Texas' 6th congressional district. Democrats were optimistic heading into this election, but no candidate from the party qualified for the runoff race. Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak joined CBSN to discuss what went wrong for Democrats in this race and what they can do differently heading into the midterm elections.
Cheney speaks on eve of vote
Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who faces a vote Wednesday to remove her from her leadership position in the House, vowed to continue to fight former President Trump. "Millions of Americans have been misled by the former president. They have only heard his words and not the truth as he continues to undermine our democratic process, sowing seeds of doubt over whether democracy works at all," she said. Watch her remarks and read more here.
Elise Stefanik's rise in House GOP
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York is poised to replace Liz Cheney as GOP conference chair. Philip Klinkner, a professor at Hamilton College, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Stefanik's rise in the Republican Party.
What's at stake in the vote to oust Liz Cheney
If Cheney loses her role as GOP Conference Chair, it will further solidify former President Trump's hold on the party.
Congress makes progress on police reform bill
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are getting closer to striking a deal on police reform. Sadie Gurman, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering the Justice Department, spoke with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the latest on the negotiations.
Senate committee takes up voting bill
The Senate Rules Committee meets today to consider amendments to S.1, the For the People Act, a massive voting and elections bill that Democrats claim is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being pushed by Republicans in multiple states. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN AM to talk about the Senate showdown.
Moderates defend Cheney as some in GOP seek ouster
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney is likely to be purged from her leadership position for denouncing former President Trump's claims about the 2020 election and his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. Nikole Killion reports.
GOP's Liz Cheney likely to be ousted
House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday to remove Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming as the party's conference chair. It follows an ongoing feud between Cheney and former President Trump. Tyler Pager, White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
Arizona GOP leads new 2020 election recount
The Republican-led state Senate in Arizona is leading a new recount of more than 2 million ballots cast in its most populous county in the 2020 election, despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Democrats flipped the state blue for the presidency and one Senate seat last November. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Kinzinger urges GOP to "quit peddling in conspiracies"
The House GOP's infraparty fight will reach a tipping point this week when Republicans vote to strip Congresswoman Liz Cheney of her position as the chamber's third-ranking Republican.
Kinzinger says GOP should "quit peddling in conspiracies"
Representative Adam Kinzinger says House Republicans "would much rather pretend that the conspiracy isn't real or not confront it, than to actually confront it and maybe have to take the temporary licks to save this party."
Transcript: Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger that aired Sunday, May 9, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The Arizona GOP's Maricopa County audit: What to know about it
Whatever the outcome, the Republican Senate's recount and audit will not change the results of the 2020 election.
Biden responds to April jobs report
President Biden is trying to ease concerns about the nation's economic recovery after Friday's jobs report showed far fewer jobs were added to the economy than expected. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden set to address April jobs report
President Joe Biden is gearing up to deliver remarks on the April jobs report, which showed the country added just 266,000 jobs in the month. This comes as he urges Congress to take up his infrastructure proposal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss these and other developments.
Historian Jon Meacham says GOP "has descended into fantasy, conspiracy and falsehoods"
Meacham spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Biden backs waiving vaccine patents
President Biden is siding with other world leaders to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines, a move that could help countries struggling with new waves of the virus. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss what comes next, and other news from the Biden administration.
Former defense secretary on GOP, military
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss a host of pressing issues, including the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the state of the Republican Party.
Florida becomes latest state to restrict voting
A controversial Florida law limits mail-in voting, restricts drop box hours and has new ID requirements for mail-in ballot requests. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
White House aide on jobs plan
President Biden is set to meet with Republican lawmakers about their counter to his nearly $4 trillion jobs and families plans. White House deputy press secretary Chris Meagher joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the talks as well as immigration and the rise hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Virginia governor's race heats up
This Saturday, Virginia Republicans will select their nominee for governor. Josh Kraushaar, a senior national political columnist for the National Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what the 2021 race could signal about the 2022 midterms.
GOP wants "1619 Project" out of classrooms
Conservative lawmakers are asking the Biden administration to abandon curriculum like the "1619 Project," which they say fabricates American history, in school grant programs. Jesse Hagopian, co-editor of "Black Lives Matter at School" and a curriculum writer with Zinn Education Project and Rethinking Schools, joins CBSN to discuss.
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