Erin Burnett OutFront

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Feb 3, 2021 • 44min

House GOP Leader Meets With Qanon-Aligned Rep Greene

The House GOP leader met with Qanon-Aligned Rep. Greene as 2019 comment has been unearthed. Green was recorded saying, "flood the Capitol building." Rep. Cheney's future is likely to be a topic at tomorrow's GOP meeting. One of former President Donald Trump's allies, Rep. Jim Jordan, does not think that McCarthy will strip Qanon-Aligned Rep. Greene of committees. McCarthy met with Greene as the GOP decides whether it's the party of "loony lies and conspiracy theories."  Trump's impeachment lawyer told the New York Times that "Trump's comments [are] protected speech." The lawyer also says that "we can't control the reaction of the audience." Michigan's governor wants Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell to be disbarred over debunked election.  Democrats take the first step to fast-tracking covid relief without the GOP, after a republican call yesterday's meeting with Biden "excellent."  Manchin says that the White House "made a mistake" in having Vice President Harris do interviews in West Virginia on covid bill and fraud claims. The White House communications director says "it was not a mistake." A mutation was found in a key strain could make these vaccines less effective. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 2, 2021 • 47min

Biden Meets With GOP Senators In First Major "Unity" Test

President Joe Biden met with GOP senators to have the first major "unity" test. The GOP senators speak after the Biden meeting after the covid relief plan, where they all spoke about relief proposals. GOP Senator Collins calls the Biden meeting about covid relief plan "excellent," as new covid variants are spreading across the United States.  The CDC director warns that the United States isn't doing enough to identify the variants that are spreading around the United States. Vaccinations are slowly picking up speed as the variants spread, as 26 million Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccination.   According to CNN, former President Donald Trump may add more attorneys before his impeachment trial; they face a key deadline tomorrow. This comes after five of Trump's lawyers quit over Trump wanting to argue about alleged election fraud. According to a Trump adviser, Trump wants the world to know that the "election was stolen from him."  Mitch McConnell praises Cheney's "courage" amid the GOP civil war and describes the representative as a "leader with deep convictions and the courage to act on them." Allies are also attacking her.  According to sources, McCarthy could meet with Greene as soon as tomorrow. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2021 • 43min

Lawmakers Put On High Alert Amid New Security Threats

Lawmakers were told to "remain vigilant" as new security threats come to light. According to sources, police are being stationed outside some Lawmakers' homes.  New graphic bodycam video from Capitol attack shows rioters charging at police, over woman who was trampled and later died.  Video surfaces of QAnon-aligned member of the U.S. House of Representatives discussing "price of blood". House leader, Kevin McCarthy, isn't expected to meet with the representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, until next week.  Two recent vaccine trials show lower effectiveness against new variants. According to Dr. Fauci, new variants are "wake-up call to all of us."  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 29, 2021 • 46min

Amid Threats, Pelosi Says “The New Enemy is Within the House of Representatives”

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy meets with Trump after a source said that he was warned against “crawling back to Trump”. Trump ally Matt Gaetz goes to Wyoming to rail against Rep. Liz Cheney. Qanon-aligned GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene holds a town hall amid uproar, and falsely claims that the election was stolen. South Carolina detects the first U.S. cases of a variant first seen in South Africa. Novavax Covid vaccine is determined to be less effective in a South African trial. Amateur investors send Gamestop stock surging, upending Wall Street. A man arrested near the Capitol had a gun & a list of Congress members; he was concerned about election integrity.  Two officers who responded to the Capitol riot have now died by suicide. Actress Cicely Tyson has passed away at the age of 96.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 28, 2021 • 44min

House Republicans Silent Over QANON-Aligned Lawmakers Comments

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing backlash over disturbing comments. The Department of Homeland Security warns that extremists may commit violence over the election results, and “other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives”. The CDC forecast projects up to 514,000 deaths by February 20th. The White House task force warns that “it will be months” before everyone can get vaccine & that U.S. stockpile “no longer exists”. Sen. Tim Kaine to PBS: censure resolution seeks to bar Trump from office; cites 14th amendment language on insurrection. Three members of the Oath Keepers were indicted in the Capitol Hill attack; they discussed “training” before the inauguration. Several members of Congress have been given extra security when traveling outside of Washington due to threats. A coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil was found in U.S. for the first time. Melania Trump hires staff, and establishes an office in Florida.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 27, 2021 • 48min

Senator Set To Preside Over Impeachment Trial Hospitalized

Sen. Leahy, who is set to preside over former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, has been hospitalized. Leahy was hospitalized the same day that he was sworn in to preside over the Trump impeachment trial.  According to CNN, house managers and democrats are prepping video evidence of the January 6 riot, which is undeterred by McConnell signaling that the Trump impeachment trial is unconstitutional. Only five GOP senators are joining democrats on the constitutionality of Trump's trial.  Oregon GOP falsely calls the United States Capitol attack a "false flag" operation that was "designed to discredit" Trump. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene indicated support for executing prominent democrats in 2018 and 2019.  Biden announces his plan to purchase 200 million more vaccine doses for Americans. This would increase America's previously planned supply by 50 percent. This would be enough to fully vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of this summer or early fall. Biden says that he will be increasing covid-19 vaccines by 16 percent start next week, while some governors say it's "not enough."  According to CDC officials, evidence shows that schools can safely reopen with the right safety precautions concerning covid-19.  Biden's chief of staff speaks out on first week in office. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 7min

House Delivers Article Of Impeachment against Trump to the Senate

House Delivers Article Of Impeachment against Trump to the Senate. This is the 4th impeachment trail in United States history, 2nd for Trump. Biden to CNN: Trump impeachment trail "has to happen". CNN: Trump starts crafting strategy, scrambling to build a defense team. Dr Fauci describes frustrations as Trump received coronavirus advice from allies "based on no data". Dr Fauci Also opens up about death threats, says he received an envelope with powder that he feared could be ricin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2021 • 46min

Biden on Economy: "We're in a National Emergency"

The Senate decides to delay Trump's impeachment trial until February. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri expresses no regret in objecting election results after riot.  President Biden signs two more executive orders aimed at helping economy.  "Left high and dry": frustration rises as those eligible for vaccine face jammed websites, phone lines, supply shortages.  Vice President Harris takes visible rose in Biden Administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 22, 2021 • 48min

Dr. Fauci Says Working for Biden is “Liberating” Compared to Trump

President Biden unveils his “wartime” effort to fight Covid. Biden’s first actions as President undo years of Trump policies. Mitch McConnell wants to delay Trump’s impeachment trial. Democrats don’t immediately rule out the idea. Dr. Fauci disputes the claim that the Biden administration is starting “from scratch” on vaccine distribution. Biden balks at the suggestion that 100M vaccinations in his first 100 days is a low bar: “Give me a break man, it’s a good start”. Source says that Biden, congressional leaders could meet as soon as Friday. New charges in Capitol Hill riot, including a Proud Boys leader & a man who allegedly hit a police officer with a hockey stick.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 21, 2021 • 59min

Biden White House Holds First Briefing

Biden's White House and Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds its first briefing, on President Joe Biden's first day.  BIden signed 17 executive actions. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris give their remarks at the inaugural celebration.   Psaki says that she's bringing "truth" back to White House briefing room. Biden's first cabinet nominee is confirmed by the senate; Avril Haines for DNI.  Inauguration special hosted by Tom Hanks.   Kamala Harris makes history as America's first woman vice president, Harris is also a woman of color. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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