As Congress contemplates saving parts of the Affordable Care Act, some conservative lawmakers say they’ll reject anything short of a full repeal. Conservative groups, including Americans for Prosperity, are pressuring Republicans to demand a complete repeal. Tim Phillips, the president of Americans For Prosperity, joins “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source
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Sessions’ recusal further complicates the ongoing Russia investigation
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announced his recusal from any Justice Department investigation involving Russia meddling in the election. The move comes amid revelations of Sessions’ contact with the Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in the final months of the campaigns, as well as allegations that he misled Congress about the meetings under oath. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins “Red & Blue” to discuss the timeline of events. Source
Why Biden’s speech isn’t called the State of the Union
The Constitution designates the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Source
George W. Bush & Michelle Obama: An unlikely friendship
Former President George W. Bush revealed to People that he is friends with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Elaine Quijano talks the unlikely friendship on “Red & Blue.” Source
Tom Hanks shows his thanks to White House press corps
Actor Tom Hanks showed his appreciation to the White House Press corps by sending them an espresso machine and a nice note. CBSN’s Errol Barnett has more. Source
Man accused of sucking woman’s toes without consent
An Ohio man was charged with menacing and sexual imposition after he allegedly sucked a woman’s toes without her permission at a shopping mall. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett have the details. Source
Churches show support to LGBTQ community on Ash Wednesday
Some Chicago churches are showing their support to the LGBTQ community on Ash Wednesday by mixing in glitter to their ashes. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett have more. Source
Violent storm system pushes east
The same system that caused deadly tornadoes in the Midwest is now heading to the Northeast. Meteorologist Megan Glaros of Chicago station WBBM tracks the fast-moving storm. Source
Double-murder trial launches for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez
27-year-old Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots football star, appeared in a Boston courtroom March 1, 2017 to face charges he killed two men in Boston’s South End in 2012. A prosecutor said Hernandez became enraged over a spilled drink. Hernandez is already serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Source
Minnesota Vikings’ stadium is apparently killing birds
Environmentalists say the shiny glass on the U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings, is killing birds at an alarming rate. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett have more details. Source