House tables motion to oust Speaker Johnson
The House voted quickly Wednesday to table Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove Mike Johnson as speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Rep. Greene calls up motion to oust Johnson
Georgia Republican Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene motioned Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Then, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Hogan Gidley join with analysis.
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Greene, Speaker Johnson to talk again
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to meet again Tuesday after speaking for two hours Monday as Greene continues to threaten Johnson with a vote to oust him. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rep. Cole on Gaza cease-fire talks and more
Hamas officials said Monday they accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire deal in its war with Israel. Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Speaker Johnson expected to meet with Greene
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to meet with Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, CBS News has learned. Greene is threatening to move forward with a resolution to oust Johnson from his post this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Vote to oust House speaker expected this week
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she will force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson sometime this week after Johnson worked with Democrats to pass a foreign aid bill. The vote is expected to fail though with some Democrats saying they will vote in favor of keeping Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Johnson ouster
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, says she still plans to force a vote to vacate Mike Johnson from the House speakership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the latest from Capitol Hill.
Greene says she will force vote next week on ousting speaker
Rep. Marjorie Tyalor Greene has dangled the threat of dethroning Johnson since late March after he relied on Democrats to push through a $1.2 trillion spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
Greene may go forward with Johnson ouster
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is threatening to move ahead with a floor vote to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker. This comes after House Democrats announced Tuesday they would block the vote and save his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
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Democrats vow to block vote to oust Johnson
House Democratic leaders said Tuesday they would support Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, if a motion to vacate is called. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Greene threatens vote on ousting Mike Johnson
If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
Congress looks to pass antisemitism bill
Congress is back in session this week, and one of the first things it will look to address is antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Greene: Johnson's days as speaker numbered
The House was back in session Monday, but a push to oust Speaker Mike Johnson still looms over his head. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Threat to oust House Speaker Johnson looms
All eyes are on Mike Johnson's House speakership tenure as lawmakers return from recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to oust Johnson for his foreign aid package that passed with bipartisan support.
Congress considering antisemitism legislation
Congressional lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill following a recess with the House considering legislation that would take aim at antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat hanging over House Speaker Mike Johnson.
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
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McConnell weighs in on college protests
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Ex-national security adviser on Ukraine aid
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership." Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins CBS News with analysis.
Johnson calls on Columbia president to resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday as pro-Palestinian protests continued on the campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with the speaker about the demonstrations.
White House slams GOP for foreign aid delay
President Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package Wednesday, hours after it cleared the Senate. The majority is earmarked for the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.
House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Senate poised to pass foreign aid package
Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Gunman in CEO's shooting death is on the loose. What we know.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
South Korean leader faces likely impeachment over martial law order
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
2 babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day were rescued by stranger
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Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
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After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."
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Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
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Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
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Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
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Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
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Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
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9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
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Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
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Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
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China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
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U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.
Hundreds killed in Mexican city since cartel leaders' arrest in U.S.
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Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
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Dolly Parton on new children's book
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British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
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Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in NYC shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, according to the NYPD. A United Healthcare spokesperson told CBS News the incident occurred during the company's investors conference.
Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger
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Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
NYPD update on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
The NYPD spoke with reporters Wednesday about their ongoing efforts to find the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier in the day outside a New York City hotel.
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