The Biden administration has continued a Trump-era public health order to expel migrants and asylum-seekers, but the policy is being challenged in federal court. Source
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Elise Stefanik makes pitch to GOP after vote to oust Liz Cheney from leadership
New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik formally launched her bid to replace the newly ousted Liz Cheney as Republican conference chair. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan, Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Axios politics reporter Sarah Mucha join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and more on the White House’s infrastructure meeting with the “big four” leaders of Congress. Source
New FEMA head on the disasters the organization is managing
Tasked with a managing 121 major disasters, including 54 related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has deployed 74% of its emergency managers ahead of hurricane, wildfire and tornado season — all while spearheading the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Deanne Criswell, the first woman confirmed to lead the agency, joined CBS News for her first interview on the job. Source
Pipeline resumes operations as gas shortages plague South
Gas stations are seeing long lines as panicked drivers across the southeastern U.S. rush to fill up after a ransomware attack forced a major pipeline to shut down. Manuel Bojorquez has more details. Source
Liz Cheney removed from House GOP leadership
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
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
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