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The full House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on whether to impeach the 45th president of the United States, and several moderate Democratic and Republican members are being watched closely. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a brief address from the floor of the House at the outset of debate over the two articles of impeachment. "Very sadly, now our founders' vision of a republic is under threat from actions from the White House," she said. "If we do not act now we would be derelict in our duty."
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. CBSN contributors Leslie Sanchez, Molly Hooper and Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss what's next in the impeachment process.
While the House of Representatives was voting to impeach President Trump, he was at a rally claiming the results will hurt Democrats in 2020. American University history professor Allan Lichtman joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the impeachment.
The House of Representatives voted to pass the largest relief package in U.S. history on Friday evening, but the $3 trillion bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate and White House. Meanwhile, President Trump is at Camp David with several Republican lawmakers this weekend after setting an ambitious target to develop a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year. Nikole Killion breaks down what's inside the historic relief package.
The Senate could vote on a war powers resolution as soon as next week, after the House approved the measure last night. It calls for President Trump to get congressional approval before taking further military action against Iran. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill, while CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN with the latest developments.
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny over intelligence that led to a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad that killed a top Iranian general. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is preparing to send the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate as early as this week. CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press Zeke Miller joins CBSN for a recap of all the political headlines.
President Trump's historic impeachment trial officially kicks off Tuesday. Ahead of it, Democrats are intensifying calls for new witnesses to testify in the Senate. Joseph Moreno, a former Justice Department national security prosecutor, joins CBSN to explain the legal arguments on both sides.
The White House says it will veto the House's $3 trillion relief plan, otherwise known as the HEROES Act, should it pass the Senate. Meanwhile, President Trump said Friday that he is confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020. Politico's Daniel Lippman joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Friday's top political headlines.
14-year-old Alex Johnson has used a wheelchair since first grade. The 8th grader recently challenged Tennessee lawmakers to "spend a day in my wheels," and they took him up on it. Ten state lawmakers spent their workday in wheelchairs, raising awareness and gaining new understanding.
The House is preparing to vote on a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill aimed at giving Americans more financial help and supporting state finances. But Republicans oppose it, and some House Democrats also have concerns about the proposal. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a massive coronavirus relief package on Tuesday.
Garcia flips California seat from Democratic to Republican, defeating Christy Smith to fill vacancy left by Representative Katie Hill's resignation.
Congress is set to reconvene April 20, but until then, most business will be done remotely. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with more on how senators and representatives are staying connected with their constituents while social distancing.
Richard Bright claims he was ousted from his position after raising concerns about a treatment touted by Trump.
The White House has declined to make administration officials available to appear at House hearings.
A record 490 women have filed to run for a House seat in 2020, surpassing the previous record of 476 set in 2018
Tech company, which had $419 million in sales last year, is resisting pressure from lawmakers to return the funds.
House panel issues a May 15 deadline to give back the low-interest aid, saying it's "intended for small businesses."
"We own more than thanks and cheers at 7 p.m.," Rep. Carolyn Maloney said
Members of the White House's coronavirus task force will not be allowed to testify on Capitol Hill this month unless they are given permission by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. President Trump defended the decision Tuesday saying, "The House is a bunch of Trump-haters." CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and congressional reporter for The Washington Post Mike DeBonis join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on Capitol Hill.
The House of Representatives scrapped its plan to return to Capitol Hill next week due to the coronavirus pandemic and in accordance with guidance from health experts. Despite this, the Senate still plans to reconvene Monday. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with the latest.
The House voted to establish the select committee last week.
The Senate is still expected to return to the Capitol next week.
The vote comes as new government data shows 4.4 million people filed initial unemployment claims last week.
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Decker, a 32-year-old former Army soldier, was accused in May of killing his three daughters, 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker.
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.