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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

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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

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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

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