McCarthy derides Kinzinger and Cheney as "Pelosi Republicans"
Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger will serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault.
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Pelosi makes 2nd GOP pick to serve on January 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois to serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. He's the second Republican Pelosi has added to the committee. Christina Ruffini has the details.
January 6 committee readies for first hearing
Several Capitol and Metropolitan police officers are set to testify before lawmakers investigating the January 6 insurrection during the House select committee's first hearing Tuesday. CBS News political contributor and host of the "Article One" podcast Molly Hooper joins CBSN to break down what to expect.
Other Republicans eyeing Capitol riot committee, Pelosi says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there are other Republicans who have expressed interest in joining the committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi barred two picks from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. As a result, McCarthy has threatened to pull all five of his selections and conduct a separate investigation. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from Capitol Hill. Then, Nicholas Wu, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
House probe of January 6 riot in disarray
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is in disarray. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled all five of his Republican picks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of them. This all comes as Senate Republicans blocked a key vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill and Nikole Killion joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Pelosi rejects 2 GOP picks from January 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blocked two of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's picks from serving on the committee investigating the deadly U.S. Capitol riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what this means for the future of the committee's investigation and more.
Pelosi blocks 2 Republicans from Capitol riot panel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blocked two Republican allies of former President Trump from serving on a special committee to investigate the Capitol riot. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy responded by pulling all Republicans from the panel. Nikole Killion reports.
New dispute over Capitol riot investigation
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will pull GOP members from a bipartisan committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and launch a separate Republican probe after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his picks for the committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the investigation.
Republicans block infrastructure vote
Senate Republicans defeated a vote to open up debate on the framework for a bipartisan infrastructure bill, citing concerns over how to pay for it. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the bill's future, plus the debate over the debt ceiling, and why House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is launching a separate GOP investigation into the Capitol riot.
Pelosi rejects 2 GOP picks for riot probe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's recommendations for the January 6 committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. In response, McCarthy threatened to pull all of his picks for the panel and pursue an investigation led by Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the developments.
McCarthy pulls all Republicans from January 6 panel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected Congressmen Jim Jordan and Jim Banks.
Pelosi reviews GOP picks to investigate Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet said whether she will veto the Republican nominees to the January 6 Select Committee. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy selected five GOP congressional members to join the commission, which will investigate the deadly Capitol riot. CBS News' congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.
GOP members to join Capitol riot committee
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced five Republicans to join a Democratic-led investigation of the Capitol riot, setting the stage for a partisan battle. The Washington Post's congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and more on how Senator Chuck Schumer's push for a procedural vote is threatening the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Biden meets with Germany's Angela Merkel
President Biden met at the White House with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday as he seeks to reaffirm the U.S. relationship with European allies. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, NPR's White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and Axios' political reporter Sarah Mucha join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political headlines, including a meeting between House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and former President Donald Trump.
Marking 6 months since assault on U.S. Capitol
Tuesday marked six months since the deadly assault on the U.S. capitol, when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the building as Congress met to count Electoral College ballots from the 2020 presidential election. In the months since the attack, some Republicans have sought to downplay the severity of what happened that day. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss that and more.
Officer asks McCarthy to condemn GOP comments on Capitol attack
Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone, who was injured on January 6, met with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Friday.
Challenges for Democrats in 2022 midterms
House Democrats are facing the headwinds of history as they seek to maintain their slim majority in the 2022 midterm elections. Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why House Republicans have an advantage that will only grow after redistricting.
Outrage over Greene's Holocaust comments
Republican leaders are speaking out against Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments comparing COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccines to the genocide against Jews in the Holocaust, but they stopped short of imposing any consequences. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Capitol riot commission faces uphill battle
Democrats cheered the passage of a bipartisan bill in the House to establish a commission to examine the root causes of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Still, 175 Republicans voted against the commission, and the bill now faces an uphill battle in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN from Capitol Hill to discuss.
House approve bill to create January 6 commission
Members of the House have voted to approve legislation that would create a bipartisan panel tasked with investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. The fate of the legislation is still unclear in the evenly divided Senate. Meanwhile, the FBI has released new video from the deadly assault. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill, then Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
GOP leaders oppose January 6 commission
The House is preparing to vote on a bill to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. However, several GOP leaders have come forward in opposition. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with the latest.
House set to vote on January 6 commission
The House is expected to vote on establishing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the nation's Capitol. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will oppose the legislation if it reaches the Senate. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
McCarthy won't back bipartisan deal for January 6 commission
McCarthy's decision signals the unwillingness of the GOP to dwell on the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Rep. Liz Cheney ousted from leadership position
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney says she'll do everything in her power to make sure former President Donald Trump doesn't make it to the oval office again, after being voted out of her leadership position within the GOP. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses what's next for Cheney and who might replace her.
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.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Diving into Hilary Knight career at final Olympics
Ice hockey forward Hilary Knight showed the world why she's one of the greatest players ever. With her 14th goal, the captain of Team USA moved into a tie for the most goals scored by a U.S. Women's hockey player at the Winter Olympics. Andres Gutierrez reports on her career and her last Olympic run.
Levi's aims to share their story at their stadium
The countdown is on for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Kris Van Kleave is outside what's been called the Field of Jeans.
What to know after first full day of the Olympics
Saturday marked the first full day of the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Switzerland took the first gold medal in men's downhill skiing. In all, five medal events were held, but no gold yet for Team USA. Seth Doane has the latest details from Cortina, Italy.
Fallout over Epstein files escalates in the U.K.
The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.
Trump refuses to apologize for racist video
President Trump refused to apologize after sharing a racist video on Truth Social and then later taking it down. Willie James Inman has more.