Former President Donald Trump delivered his first major speech since leaving office at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, in Orlando, Florida. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and Maggie’s List spokeswoman and former Romney campaign aide Lauren Zelt, join CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on the former president’s speech, plans for the 2022 midterms, and why some high-profile Republicans did not attend the conservative conference. Source
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Crackdown escalates one month after military coup in Myanmar
It has now been one month since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup. Pro-democracy protesters are fighting on despite the deadliest weekend so far. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Florida Senator Rick Scott on future of Republican party
Senator Rick Scott joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the future of the Republican Party amid an apparent divide, and how he plans to flip the Senate in 2022. Source
“Nomadland,” Chadwick Boseman and “The Crown” win top honors at Golden Globes
The 78th Golden Globes Sunday night featured a diverse group of winners in film and television. While the socially distanced night had some technical glitches, it was also marked by emotionally charged moments including a posthumous win for the late Chadwick Boseman. Kevin Frazier reports. Source
Prince Harry compares “unbelievably tough” royal split to Diana
Speaking with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry says he feared “history repeating itself.” Source
France’s Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to prison
The 66-year-old politician was convicted for having tried to illegally obtain information from a senior magistrate in 2014. Source
Pro-democracy forces fighting on after Myanmar recorded its deadliest day since coup
Cities across Myanmar were engulfed in violence after the military cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Trump calls out GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach or convict him in CPAC speech
In his first speech since leaving office, former President Trump made clear that he’s not done with the Republican Party. Ed O’Keefe reports on the former president’s vision and his criticisms of the Biden administration. Source
9-year-old student tells virtual class she is starving
A third grade New Jersey girl burst into tears during her virtual class confessing to teachers and students that she was starving. She is one of about 18 million children nationwide facing food insecurity. Michael George reports. Source
“Rent” stars reflect on groundbreaking musical’s 25th anniversary
“There aren’t that many original shows that stand the test of time like ‘Rent’ does, and has resonated with generation after generation,” said Idina Menzel. Source