RFK Jr.’s VP nom Shanahan says that Rep. Ro Khanna had “congratulated me on the position and encouraged me to run, stating that every American has the right to run in this country. He stated that we live in a democracy, and it was wrong for anyone to threaten me against running.”

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Rep. Ro Khanna called on RFK Jr.’s running mate to step down in a letter shared with CBS News first, warning that she could help Trump return to the White House. Here’s more on Nicole Shanahan's response:

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Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California, a surrogate for President Biden's reelection campaign, responds to RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, by stating that he supports her run but maintains that aiding Kennedy will ultimately help Trump and harm the environment.

New tonight: Allison Novelo with a scoop so noteworthy that RFK Jr.‘s VP pick quickly posted a special media response.

CBS News SCOOP: RFK Jr.'s VP pick, Nicole Shanahan, responds to request for comment on Rep. Ro Khanna's letter asking her to step down as Kennedy's running mate, citing that Kennedy on the ballot could help Trump and hurt the environment. Khanna is a Biden campaign surrogate.

Nicole Shanahan, active on social media, hasn't appeared with RFK Jr. since her reveal over two weeks ago. This Saturday, Kennedy will be hosting an assembly in Des Moines, IA for ballot access, but Shanahan won't be attending, the campaign told CBS News.

An RFK Jr. NY-based campaign official encouraged GOP voters to sign for the independent candidate Friday, suggesting it would “get rid of Biden” and give former President Trump a win in a blue state.

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In new statement RFK Jr says about Jan 6 'protestors carried no weapons'

But in fact.....

Weapons allegedly carried amid mob include: guns, knives, axes, batons, sticks, flagpoles, bear spray and a tomahawk

Campaign reporter Taurean Small makes his debut at the CBS Overnight News anchor desk

The campaign said the fundraising email calling Jan. 6 defendants 'activists' was 'an error' and has since ended their contract with the marketing contractor. W/ Caitlin Yilek

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.MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting on No Labels No Limits abandoning efforts to field a 2024 presidential candidate: “ Now, it’s time for Robert Kennedy Jr to see the writing on the wall that no third-party has a path forward to winning the presidency.”