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Former President Donald Trump returned to the public stage with a major CPAC speech over the weekend, reiterating false claims that the 2020 election was "rigged" but also telling his supporters he has no plans to leave the Republican Party.
Plus, Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine now on its way to states after being cleared for emergency authorization.
And New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo facing calls for an investigation by leaders of his own party after two accusations of sexual harassment within a week.
On today's program: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Maeve Reston, Phil Mattingly and Donie O'Sullivan. Plus NY1's Errol Louis, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and Republican strategist Alice Stewart.
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The White House-backed American Rescue Plan passed through the House early Saturday morning on a near-party line vote. Now the package heads to the Senate -- where progressives are still looking for ways to include a minimum wage boost, even after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it's not allowed in the current version of the bill.
Plus, former president Donald Trump will make his first public appearance since leaving office today at CPAC, where he's expected to deliver a speech slamming President Biden and outlining his own political future.
And America is about to have a third Covid-19 vaccine. Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health explains why it's just as good -- and in some ways better -- as the ones currently being distributed.
On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health; Republican Strategist Scott Jennings and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.
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The House is set to vote tonight on the $1.9 trillion covid relief package, one that will still include a $15 federal minimum wage provision despite the Senate parliamentarian ruling against it. But the next steps for the bill are less clear.
Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota tells John King “this majority wasn't given to us to sit on the sidelines” and wants Democrats to fight for the minimum wage hike. She also gives the White House an "A-" in its outreach to progressives.
And President Biden faces diplomatic challenges on multiple fronts.
On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, plus contributors Susan Glasser and Van Jones. Also joining the show: Rep. Ilhan Omar.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes the democrats have a "very strong argument" for the Senate Parliamentarian to rule to keep the $15 minimum wage provision in the coronavirus relief package.
Plus, partisan fights on Capitol Hill over who gets to serve on the 9-11 style commission that will investigate the January 6th riots.
And will U.S. coronavirus cases spike again in March due to the spread of variants?
On today's program: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Shimon Prokupecz and Vanessa Yurkevich. Plus POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, Caitlin Rivers from Johns Hopkins University, and Votebeat's Jessica Huseman.
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President Biden's pick to lead the OMB, Neera Tanden, fighting to keep her nomination alive as two key Senate committees postpone their vote on her future.
Plus, the White House coronavirus response team says if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved, as many as 4 million doses could be released.
And GOP House Leaders Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney give two very different takes on former President Trump and his upcoming speech to CPAC.
On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Omar Jimenez, and Priscilla Alvarez. Plus Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love and GOP strategist Scott Jennings.
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Today's program was cut short by the live coverage of security officials testifying on Capitol Hill about the January 6th riot. John King led a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Former DC Police Chief Charles Ramsey while the hearing took a short break.
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President Biden’s choice for Attorney General, Merrick Garland, testified on Capitol Hill that he intends to prosecute white supremacists who participated in the Capitol Riots last month. He also had an emotional moment talking about his own family’s experience with anti-Semitism.
Plus, the Supreme Court rules that a NY prosecutor can obtain former President Trump’s tax returns.
And President Biden announces more funding for small businesses impacted by COVID as the U.S. nears 500,000 deaths.
On today’s program: CNN’s Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins, plus legal analysts Elie Honig and Laura Coates.
**NOTE** Today’s show was impacted by the Senate confirmation hearing of Merrick Garland.
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As the country nears a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden Administration hopes to clear the first hurdle in passing a $1.9 trillion relief package this week when the House votes on the legislation. Meanwhile top officials continue to send out mixed messages about plans to reopen schools.
Plus, California Rep. Ro Khanna says he'll vote for the bill -- but wants to know why it's progressives who are expected to compromise on a minimum wage hike instead of moderates.
And Democrats quickly blamed the collapse of the Texas power grid on decades of Republican-led efforts to deregulate its energy supply. Will the state's leaders face any backlash?
On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Laura Barron Lopez of Politico; Democratic Strategist Paul Begala and former GOP Congresswoman Barbara Comstock; Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA); Jonathan Martin of the New York Times.
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President Biden told world leaders today that the U.S. is determined "to earn back our position of trusted leadership."
Plus, Texas Senator Ted Cruz says traveling to Mexico with his family amid a crisis in his home state was a "mistake."
And Senator Lindsey Graham heads to Florida this weekend to visit former President Donald Trump, while his UN ambassador Nikki Haley was denied a meeting after some critical comments.
On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Nic Robertson, Omar Jimenez, and Michael Warren. Plus Dr. Leana Wen, Former Obama WH Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Abby Livingston with the Texas Tribune, and Stephen Fowler with Georgia Public Broadcasting.
**NOTE** Today's program was cut short due to the White House Covid response briefing.
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At least 37 people have been killed across eight states due to a relentless winter storm. Texas and its infrastructure have gotten the brunt of it.
Plus, President Biden releases his immigration reform plan with the help of congressional allies. But many previous administrations have been down this path before.
And the White House clarifies multiple statements over school reopenings, teachers getting the vaccine, and when America will be back to normal.
On today's program: CNN's Camila Bernal, Kaitlan Collins, and Joan Biskupic. Also on the show: Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Texas and Dr. Paul Offit.
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