Transcript: Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Congressman Ro Khanna that aired Sunday, October 31, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Lawmakers seek update on vaccines for kids
Congressman Ro Khanna is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling on the FDA to release an update on when COVID-19 vaccines may be available for children under 12. Khanna, a Democrat from California, joined CBSN to talk about what they want to know as kids head back to school amid the ongoing pandemic.
House Democrat on Child Tax Credit and more
Millions of parents across the country could see extra money in their bank accounts starting Thursday as the new monthly Child Tax Credit payments begin. The rollout comes after President Biden met with fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill to shore up support for a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan that could include expanded Medicare coverage, money to fight climate change and a pathway to citizenship for certain immigrants. Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Congressman on aid for India's COVID crisis
The U.S. has pledged to send supplies to India as it faces a spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths. President Biden said he intends to send vaccines to the country once the U.S. is able. Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about U.S. efforts to help India, what he expects from the president's address to a joint session of Congress and his efforts on Capitol Hill to make sure wealthy people pay taxes on income that isn't reported to the IRS.
Progressives push forward with priorities despite filibuster
"I have eternal concerns about the Senate," said Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna.
Representative Ro Khanna on immigration reform
President Biden is facing growing pressure as thousands of unaccompanied migrant children are held at the U.S.-Mexico border. Some progressives are criticizing his administration's handling of the crisis. Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about immigration reform, progressive priorities, and the situation in the Middle East.
Rep. Ro Khanna on federal protest response in D.C.
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the unidentified officers used in the federal response to protests in Washington, and his calls for police reform legislation in Congress.
Sanders turns to Super Tuesday
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders held a rally in Virginia on Saturday. Democrats there will head to the polls in just three days. California congressman Ro Khanna is a national co-chair for Sanders' presidential campaign. He joins CBSN with the latest on Sanders' strategy going into Super Tuesday.
Congressman Ro Khanna: Biden will be "bridge" to progressive future
Congressman Ro Khanna spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast
CDC guidelines on reopening not released
CBS News has learned the CDC created a guide for local leaders on how to go about reopening public places and some businesses, but the document was not released. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the latest on the White House response.
Sanders, Khanna seek bolstering production of PPE
The act would provide an additional $75 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Members of Congress connect with constituents while working from home
Like many Americans, lawmakers are now relying on their phones and video conferences to tele-work.
20 House Democrats urge Trump to issue nationwide shelter in place order
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to the White House on Tuesday.
House approves bills to limit Trump's ability to launch attacks on Iran
President Trump called on House members to "vote their heart" on a bill to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
What a progressive foreign policy looks like
Calif. Rep. Ro Khanna, one of the co-chairs for Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, is looking to sell voters on a non-interventionist foreign policy
House passes amendment to require approval for military strike on Iran
A similar amendment in the Senate failed to get sufficient votes to pass
Bipartisan duo introduces amendment to block war with Iran
Reps. Ro Khanna and Matt Gaetz are ideological opposites — except when it comes to congressional approval for war
Democrat floats idea to reopen government, end "self-inflicted crisis"
Rep. Ro Khanna said President Trump and congressional leaders should appoint outside negotiators to broker a budget deal
Some Democrats to oppose House rules package
They say they'll vote against House rules package, which includes treatment of debt, ethics and also hats
Bernie Sanders targets Amazon, Walmart with 100% tax
Companies shouldn't expect taxpayers to foot the bill for workers who are forced to tap federal aid, lawmakers say
Will regulators clamp down on Silicon Valley?
Some lawmakers are scrutinizing the role social media played in the 2016 election
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