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Investigation into russian interference in the 2016 election. Next, we show you the first hearing, which was focused on potential obstruction of justice by President Trump. This Judiciary Committee hearing is three and a half hours. [indistinct chatter] [indiscernible] [gavel] gavel. Gavel. [indiscernible] idiot. He should wait for someone to Say Something when the cameras are here. [gavel] rep. Nadler the Judiciary Committee will come to order. Without objects in the chair is authorized to decl...

Years. The u. S. Has been without a defense secretary all year since the departure of former defense chief jim mattis in december. This is live coverage on cspan 3. Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy to start on time. We will be doing that. Good morning. Today were considering the nomination of dr. Mark espy to be secretary of defense. We thank you all for being here today. We anticipate during your opening remarks, dr. Espy, that you will introduce any members of your fam...

Even dispatched her to london to spy on George Papadopoulos. In one of these meetings George Papadopoulos is talking to a foreign diplomat and he tells the diplomat russians have dirt on clinton. That diplomat contacts the fbi and the fbi opens an investigation based on that fal fact. You point that out on page one of the report. July 21, 2016 you open the investigation based on that information. Diplomat tells excuse me George Papadopoulos tells the diplomat russians have dirt on clinton. Who t...

Mentioned in your report to challenge how they were characterized . Im not going to get into that. Given that a. G. Barr stated multiple times during his confirmation hearing that he would make as much of your report public as possible, did you write your report knowing it would likely be shared with the public . No. Did knowing the report could and likely would be made public, did that alter the contents which you included . I cant speak to that. Despite the expectations that your report would ...

House democrats and Republican Leaders held separate News Conference was this morning following Party Meetings and they were asked about the president tweets. [inaudible conversations] good morning, everyone. Just another slow week in washington, d. C. A very productive meeting today focused on the business of the week, focus on the values that we as democrats hold dear, and focused on our commitment to the highest ideals of the United States of america. One thing has been clear during the two a...

Our meeting will come to order consistent with policies to start on time. Well be doing that. Good morning today were considering the nomination of mark esper to be secretary of defense. We thank all for being here today. We anticipate doing your opening remarks, dr. Esper, introduce any members of your family here and other support groups. It is standard we have the eight required questions to respond to audibly to get that in record. Adhere to laws governing conflict of interest. Yes, sir. Ass...

To have articles of impeachment for President Trump. This is a halfhour. Good afternoon. Im doing today by many of my colleagues from the house Judiciary Committee. We want to say a few words about doctor marla but we learned from his testimony and next steps in our trump accountable for his conduct. Robert mueller, is a man of honor and integrity. He has led a life to the service of his country. Some have argued, that because doctor mueller was reluctant to testify and seemed older than some re...

Pursuant to notice i call up the chairs resolution authorizing the certain subpoenas for documents and testimony for purposes of markup and move the committee agree to the resolution. The clerk will were before the resolution. Resolution offered by jerrold nadler. Resolved that the chairman of the committee on the judiciary is authorized to issue subpoenas for documents and testimony from current and former Administration Officials relating to the following. Tolerance policy other family separat...

Authorized to issue subpoenas with officials relating to the following. One, the zero tolerance policy and other family separation policies and practices. Two detention or shortterm custody of children and or family and discussions about or offer the president ial pardon to the department of Homeland Security officials or employees. The chairman at his discession. Without objection, i begin by recognizing myself for an Opening Statement. Today the committee will take important steps to avoid ove...

Created by cable in 1979, cspan is brought to you by your local cable or satellite provider. Cspan, your unfiltered view of government. The house modernization of Congress Committee explored best practices on how to recruit and retain a diverse Congressional Staff. Human resources executives and an author of three books on workplace topics testified and answered questions from committee members. This is about an hour and a half. Okay. All right. The committee will come to order without objection...