President Trump was cheered by an adoring crowd in Michigan while he was condemned by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. He waited for the House to vote on impeachment, then made the second-longest speech of his presidency. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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Schumer on impeachment: “McConnell is hiding the truth”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss what’s next as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial of President Trump. The Democrats have asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for witnesses, but McConnell has rejected the request. Source
Seven Democratic presidential candidates prepare for debate
The day after President Trump is impeached, Democratic presidential candidates are holding their sixth debate in Los Angeles. Ed O’Keefe reports on what to expect. Source
White House responds to Trump impeachment: “It really is about the American people”
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, the third time in American history the House has impeached a president. White House press secretary and communications director Stephanie Grisham joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the president’s response to the vote and his strategy ahead of the Senate trial. Source
Conserving North America’s bird populations
“The Bird Way” is a fascinating look at the life and migration patterns of birds. Jeff Glor speaks to the book’s author, Jennifer Ackerman, as well as other conservationists about what is threatening bird species in North America today and why it is so important to protect them. Source
Saturday Sessions: Watkins Family Hour performs “Miles of Desert Sand”
Brother and sister Sara and Sean Watkins first gained acclaim for their Grammy-winning band, Nickel Creek. In 2015, they made their first Watkins Family Hour record with collaborators including Fiona Apple and Belmont Tench. Since the pandemic has put their tour on hold, they have been hosting a series of livestream concerts featuring famous friends like Taylor Goldsmith, Mandy Moore and John C. Reilly. Watkins Family Hour joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from Southern California to perform “Miles of Desert Sand.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Watkins Family Hour performs “The Cure”
Brother and sister Sara and Sean Watkins first gained acclaim for their Grammy-winning band, Nickel Creek. In 2015, they made their first Watkins Family Hour record with collaborators including Fiona Apple and Belmont Tench. Since the pandemic has put their tour on hold, they have been hosting a series of livestream concerts, featuring famous friends like Taylor Goldsmith, Mandy Moore and John C. Reilly. Watkins Family Hour joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from Southern California to perform “The Cure.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Watkins Family Hour performs “Just Another Reason”
Brother and sister Sara and Sean Watkins first gained acclaim for their Grammy-winning band, Nickel Creek. In 2015, they made their first Watkins Family Hour record with collaborators including Fiona Apple and Belmont Tench. Since the pandemic has put their tour on hold, they have been hosting a series of livestream concerts, featuring famous friends like Taylor Goldsmith, Mandy Moore and John C. Reilly. Watkins Family Hour joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from Southern California to perform “Just Another Reason.” Source
Breaking down the coronavirus reopen debate
When and how to reopen parts of the economy have become central topics of political discussion. Some states have moved forward with lifting lockdowns, but some fear it is too early and these reopening could lead to a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why reopening the economy is such a complicated issue. Source
Tracking our progress: Medical developments in the fight against coronavirus
As the country begins to reopen, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down some of the latest coronavirus developments. Source