House GOP leaders condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene for Holocaust comparison
The GOP leader did not say whether Greene will face any repercussions for her comments.
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House GOP names Stefanik new conference chair
House Republicans voted Friday to make Representative Elise Stefanik their new conference chair. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the move and the rest of the day's headlines from Capitol Hill.
Pelosi: Ethics panel should look into Rep. Greene's "verbal assault"
"This is beneath the dignity of a person serving in the Congress of the United States," Pelosi said.
New filings show GOP lawmakers raised millions
New financial disclosures show Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Florida and Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri raked in millions of dollars of donations in early 2021. ProPublica reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joined CBSN to discuss his reporting that found the politicians use those donations to tout grassroots support while consultants and vendors profit behind the scenes. Since this video aired, CBSN has reached out to both the Hawley and Greene campaigns, but has not yet heard back.
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.
Congressional caucus would champion "Anglo-Saxon" traditions
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said the document is a "staff level draft proposal from an outside group that I hadn't read."
Do House committees matter anymore?
Representative Matt Gaetz could become the next member to lose committee posts.
NRA leader's "security retreats" on yacht to Bahamas after school shootings
"This was the one place that I hope could feel safe" Wayne LaPierre said in testimony during NRA bankruptcy trial.
Republican Party split over congresswomen
The future of the Republican Party seems to be murky as lawmakers split over freshman Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming. In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not mention Greene by name but said the embrace of "loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party and our country." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM and breaks down what the party conflict means.
House ousts Greene from committees
The House voted to expel Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her two committee assignments over her history of supporting conspiracy theories. On the Senate side, a $1.9 trillion dollar budget framework passed with Vice President Harris casting the deciding vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for hanging anti-trans sign
Greene hung the sign outside her office after Rep. Marie Newman, who has a trans daughter, hung a transgender pride flag outside of her own.
Lawmakers work toward stimulus compromise
President Joe Biden faces a challenging week in Washington as he pushes ahead with the Democrats' nearly $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. But former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is set to begin Tuesday, threatening to overshadow relief efforts. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest on those topics and more.
PAC pressures GOP senators to convict Trump
Senate Republicans are struggling to maintain a united front heading into the second impeachment trial of former President Trump. Some say they'll wait to hear the evidence before deciding to convict, while others remain firmly against the trial. Republican Accountability Project chairman Bill Kristol joined CBSN to discuss the future of the GOP, including how to handle members who remain staunch Trump supporters.
GOP rep. blasts rare rebuke from House
The House voted to remove Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments because of her past embracing of conspiracy theories. Before the vote, Greene told the House she no longer holds some of those extreme views and now believes school shootings and the 9/11 attacks were real. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Washington on Greene's reaction, and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to discuss what further actions Democrats could take against the lawmaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from House committee assignments
11 Republicans joined House Democrats in the action against Greene, who embraced a slew of outrageous conspiracy theories.
House strips Greene's committee assignments
All House Democrats and 11 Republicans voted to strip Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments. Kris Van Cleave reports on what those votes mean for the GOP going forward.
House votes to remove Greene from committees
The House voted Thursday to remove Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her seat on two committees over her comments supporting conspiracy theories. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on that, plus new details about the upcoming impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
Marjorie Taylor Greene ousted from committees
Democrats in the House, joined by 11 Republicans, voted to remove Georgia GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from two committees over her support for conspiracy theories. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell spoke to voters in Greene's district ahead of the vote.
Trump's pollster releases report on 2020 loss
A new report released by former President Trump's chief pollster in the 2020 campaign details the reasons behind his election defeat. It shows how he lost support among key groups of voters who disapproved of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and considered him dishonest and untrustworthy. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt has been covering the story and joins CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the key findings.
Parkland parent calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments "painful"
The Stand with Parkland president warned that the risk of violence is high as schools begin to reopen.
Parkland parent on Greene's comments
Ahead of a House vote on Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, parents of the victims of the Parkland school shooting are calling for her removal from committee assignments. In a letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the group Stand with Parkland wrote it is concerned about her "reluctance to recognize the reality of mass shootings." Tony Montalto, president of Stand with Parkland and the father of a 14-year-old killed in the shooting, joins CBSN to discuss his reaction, and what the organization is working on to help keep schools safe.
Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to GOP colleagues
McCarthy condemned Greene's comments but made no commitment to punishing her for them.
House to vote to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees
The House Rules Committee voted to advance a resolution stripping Greene of her committee assignments, setting up a final vote on Thursday.
Biden's COVID plan & House GOP infighting
President Biden is pushing forward with his coronavirus relief plan as House Republicans deal with controversy over two of their members: Marjorie Taylor Greene, who's spread extremist conspiracy theories, and Trump critic Liz Cheney. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and "The Fix" editor at the Washington Post Natalie Jennings join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
McConnell denounces Greene, defends Cheney
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is publicly denouncing GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying such "loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party." He also issued a statement backing Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who is under attack from the right. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN to discuss how the Republican Party is dealing with these issues.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed the bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
ICE official to testify on steps taken to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Dick Cheney's funeral is today. Here's who's speaking and how to watch.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral, with several former presidents in attendance.
Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
Accused fentanyl kingpin in U.S. court after being captured in Cuba
The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.
House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign, DOJ says
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account, the Justice Department said.
Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula
The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.
House votes to repeal new law allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
House lawmakers moved quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.