Trump calls for ousting Cheney as conference chair
The internal feud over replacing Cheney as conference chair intensified with Trump's support for Stefanik.
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Rep. Liz Cheney urges GOP to break with Trump
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday urged her fellow Republicans to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality." Cheney's comments came as the push to remove her from her role as the third-ranking House Republican intensified. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump backs ousting Cheney from leadership
Former President Donald Trump is backing a plan for New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Yahoo News White House correspondent Brittany Shepherd, and Business Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss where the battle over Mr. Trump's role in the party heads next.
GOP divide growing over Rep. Liz Cheney
Top Republicans are debating whether to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership role in the House, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signifying potential support for replacing Cheney on a hot mic Tuesday. Cheney has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, whose role within the party threatens to further fracture an already-split GOP. Nikole Killion reports.
McCarthy says GOP members are concerned about Cheney's leadership
In a sign of the escalating tension between the two, McCarthy said there is concern Cheney can't "carry out the message."
Cuomo considers parolee voting rights bill
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering signing into law a bill that would automatically restore the voting rights of people convicted of felonies after they've been released from prison. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who covers special elections and midterms, joins CBSN to explain what the bill aims to accomplish.
House GOP clashes with Representative Liz Cheney
There's a battle brewing among the GOP as Republicans clash with Liz Cheney, the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, over her criticism of former President Trump. Nikole Killion reports.
Florida and Texas Republicans target voting laws
Republicans in several state legislatures are pushing efforts to change election laws, including adding new restrictions on voting by mail. Meanwhile, former President Trump is sparring with GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney about his false claim of fraud in the 2020 election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Biden to address vaccine hesitancy
President Biden is set to deliver remarks addressing the administration's pandemic response and vaccine rollout, including efforts to counter vaccine hesitancy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest on that and other developments in Washington.
GOP-led states consider election law overhauls
Former President Trump, backed by an overwhelming number of Republican voters, is pressing GOP leaders to address their concerns about the integrity of last year's elections. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Democrats shut out of Texas runoff
Democrats found themselves shut out of the runoff to replace the late Republican Congressman Ron Wright, who died this year after contracting COVID-19. Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the race between Wright's widow Susan and GOP state representative Jake Ellzey.
GOP divided over Rep. Liz Cheney and Trump
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming continues sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump and others who falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen, but the dispute may jeopardize her her position as GOP Conference Chair. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the details.
Romney booed at Utah GOP convention but censure motion fails
"You can boo all you like," Romney told the crowd as the outgoing GOP chair tried to deflect.
Pence's first public speech out of office
Former Vice President Mike Pence made his first public speech since leaving the White House at a conservative gala in South Carolina. Pence criticized President Biden for what he called "an avalanche of liberal policies." CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster was at the event and joins CBSN AM with details.
Voters spar over race and recovery
With 100 days in office, we see how President Biden's performance has resonated among members of both parties thus far.
GOP pushes back against Biden's infrastructure bill
White House chief of staff Ron Klain said he's optimistic both parties will negotiate a deal for President Biden's infrastructure plan, but Republicans are pushing back for a smaller and targeted bill. Christina Ruffini reports.
Transcript: Senator Tim Scott on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina that aired Sunday, May 2, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Biden's push for $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan
President Biden took his campaign for his broad infrastructure plan to Philadelphia on Friday. At the city's Amtrak station, Mr. Biden touted the good-paying jobs and economic opportunities that come with his $2.3 trillion proposal. But he wants Republican backing for this plan. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden talks infrastructure reform in Philadelphia
President Biden visited Philadelphia on Friday to promote his massive infrastructure plan and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Rep. Mike McCaul on Biden's first 100 days
CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns speaks with Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul about President Biden's first 100 days in office, the American Families Plan, immigration, and the future of the GOP.
Pence speaks in South Carolina
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday spoke in South Carolina, his first public remarks since leaving office. Speaking as President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, Pence slammed Mr. Biden's policies. Watch part of his remarks.
GOP lawmakers critical of Biden's first congressional address
Republicans complained that the president did not do enough bipartisan outreach in his first address before Congress.
Pence gives first speech since leaving office
Former Vice President Mike Pence is delivering his first speech since leaving office to a group of conservatives in South Carolina on Thursday. His visit to the early primary state is fueling speculation over whether Pence is weighing a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on Pence's speech and what former President Donald Trump is saying about his own political future.
Congressman accuses GOP of blocking progress
President Joe Biden unveiled his American Families Plan during an address Wednesday to a joint session of Congress and urged lawmakers to pass the Equality Act, which would expand protections for LGBTQ Americans at work as well as in housing and health care. Representative Mondaire Jones, a Democrat from New York, joined CBSN to explain why he believes Republicans are blocking the progress made by the Biden administration.
Senator Rick Scott on Biden's speech
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida joins "CBS This Morning" to comment on President Joe Biden's speech to Congress Wednesday night.
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