After the vote, Cheney told reporters that she “will do everything I can to ensure the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office.” Source
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Cheney vows to fight on, but her ouster signals Trump’s hold on GOP
House Republicans took about 15 minutes to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position Wednesday. Source
Republicans oust Liz Cheney from House leadership position
Congresswoman Liz Cheney was removed from her House leadership role by her Republican colleagues after she condemned former President Trump’s false claims about the election. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Ohio to give 5 vaccinated residents $1 million each
The drawings will happen once a week starting May 26 as a financial incentive for Ohioans to receive the vaccine. Source
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses COVID response and agency’s future
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is playing a key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout nationwide. FEMA’s new administrator Deanne Criswell sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News to discuss the vaccination efforts and other priorities for the agency post-pandemic. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins “Red and Blue” to discuss the future of FEMA. Source
Biden administration vows to address domestic terrorism in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it will be ramping up efforts against domestic extremism and terrorism in the United States. Meanwhile, BuzzFeed News reports the Oath Keepers have struggled to gain new members and financing since the January 6 assault on the Capitol and the arrests of several of its members. BuzzFeed News reporter Salvador Hernandez joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano with more on the fallout. Source
Representative Liz Cheney says she’ll work to make sure former President Trump doesn’t get elected again
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney says she’ll do everything in her power to make sure former President Donald Trump doesn’t make it to the oval office again, after being voted out of her leadership position within the GOP. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses what’s next for Cheney and who might replace her. Source
More states to end increased unemployment benefits as small businesses struggle with staffing
At least 11 Republican-led states are ending increased unemployment benefits following a disappointing jobs report. President Biden insists government benefits aren’t keeping people out of work. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on why they’re leaving the program. Source
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments, citing environment
A 2019 study concluded that the entire Bitcoin network was responsible for up to 22.9 million tons of CO2 per year. Source
Israel strikes kill Hamas commanders as violence escalates
Israel hit Gaza’s tallest building as Hamas fired rockets into Israeli territory amid the worst fighting in years between the Israelis and Palestinians. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source