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@NikolenDC

2 years

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@CBSNewsPress

2 years

"You always have to be ready and willing to cover that next event because it could turn out to be something monumental," CBS News congressional correspondent tells her alma mater @MedillSchool . READ MORE:

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

3 years

. @RepTedLieu & @RepJeffries called for an FBI investigation into #LouisDeJoy last year. Today Lieu told me "As a former prosecutor, I know that when you open up an investigation on one topic, It could lead to other topics as well."

FBI investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over campaign fundraising

Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Louis DeJoy, confirmed the probe.

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Prior to his latest hospitalizations, several Senators told me Senator #Fetterman was strong, engaged, and relished his new job on Capitol Hill as he dealt with auditory challenges from his stroke last year. There’s bipartisan support for his recovery. 👇🏾

Biden praises Fetterman for openness about depression treatment, and lawmakers share their mental...

Democrats and Republicans have expressed support for Fetterman after he disclosed he's being treated for clinical depression.

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Chief Justice John Roberts: “The respondent, President Donald J. Trump is not guilty as charged in the Article of Impeachment.” #ImpeachmentVote

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NEW: President-elect @JoeBiden has spoken with the brother of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, Biden aides confirm to @CBSNews . He died Thursday after succumbing to injuries from the #CapitolRiot .

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NEW: @ChrisMurphyCT will reintroduce the Background Check Expansion Act today, a congressional aide confirms to @CBSNews . The measure would expand background checks for the transfer and sale of most firearms. It follows shootings this week at #MSU and an #ElPaso shopping mall.

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A little bit of personal news as they say.... 😊

CBS News PR

@CBSNewsPress

3 years

. @NikolenDC and @krisvancleave are named @CBSNews congressional correspondents.

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I also asked #MarkMeadows if he intends to stand trial in #FultonCounty Georgia or if he would consider striking a plea deal and testify against the former President. He replied: “I don't comment on any of the J6 stuff.”

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NEW THIS MORNING: The Biden campaign unveils new ads aimed at African-American males that will go up in key battleground states starting today. @CBSPolitics got a first look, now you can too. 📺👀📺👀📺👀

New Biden ads target Black men

Black women are often considered the "backbone" of the Democratic Party, but Black men could play an equally crucial role in the upcoming presidential election.

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Nikole Killion

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NEW: The office of @SenatorSinema responds after she was formally censured today by @azdemparty : "During three terms in the U.S. House, and now in the Senate, Kyrsten has always promised Arizonans she would be an independent voice for the state -- not for either political party."

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“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” Former President Carter on the passing of wife #RosalynnCarter .

The Carter Center

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Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. For more information:

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I asked @POTUS is calling the former President out divides more than it heals. He replied: “The way you have to heal you have to recognize the extent of the wound. You can't pretend. This is serious stuff.”

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“A fresh outlook is how we make new beginnings possible,” @PeteButtigieg to supporters tonight in New Hampshire. #NHprimary2020 #FITN

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“We’ll go to conference, talk with our colleagues but I feel real good about us having the votes,” Rep. @JimJordan on his new bid for #HouseSpeaker . 👇🏾

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SCOOP: @CBSNews has learned @KamalaHarris will hold first solo event this week to help build and expand coalitions in key battlegrounds. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Biden-Harris campaign to boost diversity outreach with expanded campaign

The campaign's outreach programming will target specific constituencies each day in battleground states this week.

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#AZ Dem Party Chair @RaquelTeran said failure to pass #votingrights has far-reaching ramifications and noted the censure vote is a “result of her (Sinema's) failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy.”⬇️

Arizona Democratic Party

@azdemparty

2 years

ADP Chair @RaquelTeran released the following statement after today's Executive Board vote to censure Sen. Sinema:

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Nikole Killion

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It’s official! ☺️☺️☺️

CBS News PR

@CBSNewsPress

6 years

. @CBSNews names @NikolenDC a correspondent for @cbsnewspath bureau in Washington, D.C. Killion’s reporting will be featured on local news broadcasts across more than 200 CBS affiliates nationwide & will be seen on CBS News broadcasts and platforms.

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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SCOOP: First on @CBSNews -- The House Judiciary Committee will hold its first-ever markup and vote next week on #HR40 , a bill to establish a commission on reparations.

Bill that could lead to slavery reparations proposals may be nearing consideration on House floor

The House Judiciary Committee plans to prepare and vote on the measure first proposed by the late Congressman John Conyers in 1989.

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Nikole Killion

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JUST IN: @WhipClyburn says he has a breakthrough case of #COVID . He says it took more than 56 hours to get results. Clyburn is the 7th lawmaker to test positive this week despite being vaccinated.

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6 years

“Arrest sexual predators, not protesters!” chant demonstrators at Hart Senate office building. #KavanaughVote

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NEW: Female Senators team up in bipartisan letter to @POTUS to protect #Afghan women and girls. Led by @SenJoniErnst & @SenFeinstein .

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Nikole Killion

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JUST IN: @SenSchumer says a bipartisan agreement has been reached on the #impeachmenttrial that "all sides" (including the former President's legal team) agree on. He says it is "eminently fair" and will allow for truth and accountability and the opportunity to render a verdict.

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This afternoon @POTUS will address the SCOTUS #studentloan ruling against his debt relief plan. In a statement ahead of his remarks, he calls the decision "wrong" and says he will outline "next steps".

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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The official congressional website of #GeorgeSantos has been removed. Calls to his old office now go to a generic voicemail. And per pooler @arthurjonesii , Santos' staff is gone and maintenance workers just came by to change the locks.

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In a joint statement, Sens. Schumer & Gillibrand join growing call by the NY Congressional delegation for Governor Andrew #Cuomo to resign. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries stops short but says he should “seriously consider” if he can effectively lead the state.

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NEWS: @SenSchumer says there's an agreement on the #PACTAct and expects a vote this evening. (Veterans have been protesting outside of the U.S. Capitol for days pushing for passage.)

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NEWS: @SenatorLeahy is expected to preside over the upcoming #impeachment trial, two sources familiar with the decision tell CBS News. Senators preside when the impeached is *not* the president of the United States.

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Nikole Killion

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First to @CBSNews --The @TheBlackCaucus sent a letter to the White House today to "unequivocally endorse and support" #ShalandaYoung for the OMB Director nomination.

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"We will see people of merit rise up from every race,faith and corner of this country" @POTUS asked if there will be another black President

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“Help is on the way!” Democrats cheer after passing the #AmericanRescuePlan .

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"Get vaccinated, it's not that complicated!" Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell implores at his weekly press conference. "Ignore all these other voices that are giving demonstrably bad advice."

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

5 years

Excited for the next phase @CBSNews ! #HumbledAndHonored

CBS News PR

@CBSNewsPress

5 years

. @NikolenDC has been named a @CBSNews correspondent, based in Washington, D.C. Read the announcement here:

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"...if the Senate will not move to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen our domestic clean energy industry, I will take strong executive action to meet this moment," @POTUS responds after Sen. Manchin says he won't back #reconciliation climate/tax proposals at this time.

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After a late night of negotiations and legislative wrangling, the House adopts a budget rule 220-212. It clears the way for Democrats to advance a bipartisan infrastructure bill by Sept. 27 and a separate $3.5T "care infrastructure" package, plus advances voting rights ( #HR4 ).

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Caught up briefly with fmr Rep. & WH CoS #MarkMeadows who was on Capitol Hill. He said he’d leave the Speaker’s race “up to members” but told me off cam “Jim Jordan and I are extremely good friends. So if I were here voting, I would vote for him.” Tells me he’s not endorsing.

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🚨 JUST IN: Civil rights groups urge Congress to "honor its commitment to produce a final bill" on #policereform and suggest some factions within the law enforcement community are "standing in the way".

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@NikolenDC

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NEW: @RepCori tells me she met with actress Angelina Jolie today on #VAWA . "She's so informed," Bush said. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is still awaiting reauthorization in Congress. Jolie was on the Hill earlier this fall to lobby for it.

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Nikole Killion

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Asked about @POTUS rally remarks: “I said to my people, Slow the testing down”, Dr. Fauci tells @EnergyCommerce “I as a member of the task force, and my colleagues on the task force, to my knowledge, none of us have ever been told to slow down on testing. That just is a fact.”

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NEWS: Today House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to announce the creation of a select committee to examine the #January6th attack on the Capitol, two sources familiar tell @cbszak . She told colleagues this morning.

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FIRST TO @CBSNews : @NAACP & civil rights groups pen a letter to @EU_Commission expressing concern about the treatment of immigrants from the African diaspora and other people of color along the border of #Ukraine and EU countries. Last week, @TheBlackCaucus sent a similar letter.

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. @staceyabrams announces she is launching another bid for #Georgia governor. ⬇️

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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. @CBSNews has learned that joint Senate panel investigating #CapitolRiot has obtained the FBI's Norfolk memo which warned of the potential for extremist violence the day before the attack. Earlier today FBI Director Wray was asked about releasing it and said he'd look into it.

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Nikole Killion

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ONLY ON @CBSNews : Meet the #GalleryGroup . These lawmakers ( @RepJayapal @RepEscobar @RepSusanWild @RepJasonCrow ) were all trapped in the House gallery on #January6th but they have transformed their collective trauma into healing six months after the attack.

Lawmakers form support group six months after Capitol breach

Six months have passed since the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and while most of the physical barriers have come down around Capitol Hill, mental scars remain for many who work there. A group of...

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"This isn't even about how I feel, it's that I refuse to allow young women, people of color, people who are standing up for what they believe to see this kind of intimidation." #AOC tells me after a tense encounter yesterday with #MTG .

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A few hours after @POTUS visited Capitol Hill to rally Democrats on #votingrights , @CBSNews has learned he will meet with Senators Manchin and Sinema tonight at the White House.

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An evacuation drill is conducted at the Capitol six months to the day since the insurrection.

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4 years

Tonight as the casket of #JohnLewis was taken back into the Capitol, mourners spontaneously erupted into chants of “good trouble” and began singing “We Shall Overcome.” Tomorrow the final stop on his journey will be Atlanta. 🙏🏽

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President-elect @joebiden is set to take the stage as demonstrations intensify in the nation’s capital over the electoral college vote count. #jan6 @ Wilmington, Delaware

Nikole Killion (@nikolekillion) • Instagram photo

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NEW: @OversightDems Chair @RepMaloney launches an investigation into assault weapons manufacturers ahead of a June 8th hearing on #gunviolence . Letters were sent to Bushmaster Firearms Industries, Daniel Defense, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson Brands and Sturm, Ruger & Company.

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“I’m sure he’s going to run,” @realDonaldTrump says of @MikeBloomberg but predicts #Bloomberg won’t make it to a general election matchup against him. “I don’t see it.” (via @foxandfriends ) #2020Election

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The #Sinema statement adds: "She’s delivered for Arizonans and has always been honest about where she stands." Her office also affirms her support of #votingrights legislation and points to her long-held position backing a 60-vote threshold for the #filibuster

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NEW: @TheRevAl to headline #Juneteenth event in Tulsa on the eve of @realDonaldTrump rally. He will appear alongside the family of Terence Crutcher, an African-American man who was fatally shot by police in 2016, per @NationalAction .

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Are you watching??? My convo with @BernieSanders & @AOC is coming up @CBSThisMorning ! #RoadTo2020

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Also confirmed: Linda Thomas-Greenfield ( @LindaT_G ) to be named as Ambassador to the United Nations. #BidenTransition

Bo Erickson CBS

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Confirmed: President-elect Biden to nominate long-time aide and diplomat TONY BLINKEN as Secretary of State, two sources familiar with the decision tell me. This announcement is expected on Tuesday. @cbsnews [First reported by Bloomberg]

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JUST IN: In an email obtained by @CBSNews , the House Sergeant-at-Arms informs Congressional members and staff that the #CapitolFence will be removed as early as **Friday, July 9th** and “conclude within 3 days.”

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Check out our exclusive interview with @SenDuckworth on her latest efforts to establish a memorial to honor working women of World War II. #RosieTheRiveter #WomensHistoryMonth via @CBSPolitics

Sen. Tammy Duckworth pushes for memorial to working women of World War II - CBS News exclusive

Senator and combat war veteran pushes Senate for memorial for the "Rosie the Riveters" who worked as "letter carriers, code breakers, manufacturers and more."

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"While I may not have crossed the finish line that does not mean we will ever stop running for a better Georgia," @staceyabrams suspends her race for Governor after conceding to @GovKemp . #Election2022 #gapol

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“The bill as amended is passed,” @SenatorLeahy declares to cheers and applause in the Senate chamber. #AmericanRescuePlan 😷 📜 #VoteARamaOver 🗳 #27AndAHalfHoursLater ⌛️

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Covering #coronavirus is hard but losing an esteemed colleague to it is even harder. I am eternally grateful that @mariamercader took me and so many other journalists under her wing. She will always be @CBSNews guardian angel.

Remembering CBS News journalist Maria Mercader

The coronavirus has hit home for CBS News. It has taken a beloved member of our family, Maria Mercader. Anthony Mason has more.Subscribe to the "CBS Evening ...

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FIRST ON ⁦ @CBSNews ⁩: The @HispanicCaucus expresses concern about extremism within the military following the #CapitolAttack and calls for a meeting with @SecDef Austin. Full story here:

Hispanic lawmakers press Pentagon on extremism in the military

The lawmakers point to the involvement of violent extremists during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol.

www.cbsnews.com

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Before departing @whitehouse , POTUS offers his “deepest sympathies” to those affected by #Poway #synagogueshooting . Says it “looks like a hate crime.”

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"It was not, in my view, a good idea," @SpeakerPelosi tells me on @sethmoulton & @RepMeijer visit to #Afghanistan . Asked if she intends to speak with them, she replied "we'll see." Both lawmakers said they conducted the secret mission "to gather information, not to grandstand."

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TMW when you (and your question ;) make @mkraju 's Twitter. 😍

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Kinzinger says he’s not concerned about possibility of being punished by conference — and makes clear he’s willing to call in GOP members to testify about their conversations with Trump in the run-up to Jan. 6. Says “we are in a process to get the information wherever that leads”

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NEW TONIGHT: Democratic senator issues ultimatum to White House over Asian American representation via @CBSPolitics (w/ @nancycordes @weijia @alanhe @Grace_Segers )

Democratic senators drop ultimatum to White House over Asian American representation

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono had vowed to vote no on any "non-diversity nominees" until Asian Americans are named to more high level positions in the Biden administration.

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JUST IN: Dr. Fauci confirms first COVID-19 case involving #Omicron variant has been detected in the United States. It involved a traveler returning from South Africa to California.

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ONLY ON @CBSNews : #SCOTUS nominee Judge #KetanjiBrownJackson wraps her last meeting before her confirmation hearings next week. By my count, she has met with at least three dozen Senators since the beginning of this month. She is expected to resume meetings after the hearings.

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Tonight @SenSchumer calls his predecessor, the late Majority Leader Harry Reid, “one of the most amazing individuals I have ever met.”

Nevada Independent

@TheNVIndy

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Harry Reid, who rose from abject poverty in rural Nevada to become Senate majority leader, died on Tuesday at 82. Obituary by @meganmesserly :

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ALERT: Ohio Congressman #JimJordan tells me he is running again for Speaker.

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#NEWS : Congresswoman @val_demings is planning to run for U.S Senate, two sources familiar with her decision tell @CBSNews . The Florida Democrat will likely challenge incumbent Republican Senator Marco Rubio. A formal announcement is expected in the coming weeks.

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Former President Jimmy Carter is there, sitting in a wheelchair on the front row as he looks on at his beloved wife. #RosalynnCarter 🕊️

CBS News

@CBSNews

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WATCH LIVE: Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter

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“We want an end to bad policing,” @BlackCaucus Chair @RepHorsford joined by the families of #TyreNichols #GeorgeFloyd #MichaelBrown #TamirRice #AmirLocke and others.

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If Congressman #GeorgeSantos is expelled by the House this week, he tells me he will leave immediately. "I have to," he said. "It's part of the process. I respect the process. I respect the institution."

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

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For a third time this year, the House is considering an expulsion vote for New York Congressman George Santos. It comes after an ethics report alleged that Santos used campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including Botox and trips.

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#BidenHarris transition launches new social media channels, including @Transition46 and website . 💻

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NEWS: @GOPLeader tells me he has spoken with #MattGaetz ---> “I have spoken with Mr. Gaetz about the accusations. He's told me he is innocent of the accusations. I explained to Mr. Gaetz the rules in our conference and if there was something to come forward, we’d take action.”

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NEW: Biden campaign tells @CBSNews former VP @JoeBiden will commemorate #Juneteenth by speaking at the inaugural Faith for Black Lives #JusticeConGAC . Additionally, the campaign is holding organizing events across the country, including CO, FL, MI, NC, NH, OH, PA, VA, & WI.

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"I do believe he should resign," @SenGillibrand to reporters on #Cuomo findings. She says she is still reading through the report and finds the allegations and corroborated evidence "deeply, deeply disturbing."

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"...we will continue to demand reform, accountability, and transparency in policing because too many Black and brown lives depend on it." @TheBlackCaucus on #TyreNichols

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Last #TrumpKim ⁠ ⁠ live shot in the books! What a whirlwind day! #SingaporeSummit ⁠ ⁠

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“The answer is yes,” @POTUS says he wants a peaceful transfer of power. “I want it clean.”

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That reporter would be me 🙋🏾‍♀️ @CBSNews

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar

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REPORTER: Is the Republican conference broken? McCARTHY: We're in a very bad place right now, yes

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@washingtonweek @Yamiche Well done @Yamiche ! Friday nights won’t be the same without you! Thanks to you and @WashingtonWeek for the opportunity to be a part of your roundtable. 🙌🏾

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Always a fighter! Thank you @serenawilliams ! 👊🏾🎾 #USOpen

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This week #SCOTUS nominee #KetanjiBrownJackson will begin meetings on the Hill with lawmakers. I recently sat down with @sistascotus which is one of several groups pushing for her confirmation.👇🏾

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

2 years

On Friday, Pres. Biden fulfilled a campaign promise to nominate the Supreme Court’s first Black woman to the court— CBS' @NikolenDC sat down with a group of African American women who’ve been leading the charge to reach this historic milestone.

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Senate Banking Chair @SenSherrodBrown to me ahead of this morning's hearing on #SVB #SignatureBank : "There are guilty parties all over in Congress and among the regulators, from the Trump administration, weakening the rules further but especially the bank executives."

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@NikolenDC

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"...we will not allow any witness to defy a lawful subpoena or attempt to run out the clock..." @January6thCmte says in a NEW statement. They note Mark Meadows & Kash Patel are "engaging" with the committee but Steve Bannon is "hiding behind vague references" of exec privilege.

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

3 years

A deadline for allies of former President Trump to submit documents to the January 6 Select Committee has expired. The next step could be a fight over executive privilege.

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Ahead of @KamalaHarris first appearance with @JoeBiden , Black women exclaim "This is our moment!" #herstory via @CBSPolitics

Black Democratic women jubilant about Kamala Harris' selection as Biden's running mate

Harris, a daughter of immigrants, is the first Black woman and the first Asian-American woman on a major party's presidential ticket.

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2 years

Fresh off her confirmation hearings, Judge #KetanjiBrownJackson meets with @SenatorBennet . #nextround #candidcamera

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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Caught up with ⁦ @SenatorMenendez ⁩ as he exited a lunch with Senate Dems. He tells me: “I will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey as I have for 18 years and I’m sure when they need those votes, they’ll be looking forward for me to cast those votes.”

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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. @POTUS just returned from Asia and is set to address the nation tonight on the mass shooting at an elementary school in #UvaldeTX .

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@NikolenDC

3 years

"It is imperative that we establish the truth of that day and ensure such an attack cannot again happen," @SpeakerPelosi on the newly introduced #Jan6 #selectcommittee . Aides say she is "seriously considering" including a Republican among her appointments to the 13-member panel.

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

3 years

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM #CAPITOLRIOT HEARING: * LOTS of frustration over comms breakdown, lack of prep/training * USCP Chief Pittman says FBI intel from 1/5 would NOT have changed posture. * Temp fencing could be up for awhile but not permanent * NO press briefings expected soon.

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@NikolenDC

8 years

"I simply ask the American people to read this report," @TGowdySC on #BenghaziReport release via @HouseBenghazi :

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

4 years

Per an #Obama spox: “President Obama spoke separately this afternoon with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. He congratulated each of them on their historic victory and told them how proud he was of the campaign they ran in unprecedented times.”

Barack Obama

@BarackObama

4 years

Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States.

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

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"He didn't tell the Vice President of the United States the facts," @POTUS on why he asked for #Flynn resignation. #Trumppresser

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

7 months

NEW: House to hold classified bipartisan briefing for members on #Israel on Wednesday morning. State, DOD and DNI officials expected brief, per notice obtained by @CBSNews .

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

2 years

What #WHCD weekend? 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’d rather spend my Friday night talking politics with @Yamiche !

Washington Week with The Atlantic | PBS

@washingtonweek

2 years

President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine. @Yamiche talks to @NikolenDC about how lawmakers view this request from the White House.

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"...this week Senate Democrats will make clear that what happened on January 6th and the one-sided, partisan actions being taken by Republican-led state legislatures across the country are directly linked," @LeaderSchumer in a new Dear Colleague letter on #votingrights .

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

3 years

The Obamas lose their family dog, #Bo . The Portuguese water dog was a gift from the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Barack Obama

@BarackObama

3 years

Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between.

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

2 years

Our piece previewing today's #contempt vote in the House --->

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

2 years

The House committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol voted Monday night to pursue charges of contempt of Congress for former Pres. Trump’s Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows. Meadows calls the vote "disappointing, but not surprising."

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Nikole Killion

@NikolenDC

2 years

. @CBSNews EXCLUSIVE: @BuildingBack_US , @sistascotus and the Black Women’s Leadership Collective announce $1 million ad buy to celebrate the confirmation of #JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson .

Coalition celebrates Judge Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation with record ad buy

The campaign is aimed at Black Americans. "My hope is that all Americans feel pride in this moment and what it says about what is possible in our country," said Karen Finney of the Black Women's...

www.cbsnews.com

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