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Trump russia collusion investigation began and the fact that crowd strike got mentioned, >> after the transcript was released with regards to the investigation, forensic evidence and analysis, we stand by findings and conclusions in the intelligence community. top republicans are pushing for an investigation of their own. they want the was a blower sources pointing to what they say are inconsistencies in the complaint. >> did you or anybody in your

>> the acting director of national intelligence yesterday testified that he wasnt aware whether rudy giuliani had security clearance. how does someone without an official cabinet or government position conduct foreign policy? how do they conduct foreign policy and how does that impact our national security? >> im not able to draw any conclusions about whether rudy giuliani did or did not have a security clearance. so im not really in a position to comment on that. i do think, because he has been...

The question is will more republican senators poke their heads up? ben sasse made a quick poke the other day and said im deeply troubled by this, lets not jump to conclusions. what is the breaking point where republican senators dont have a choice but to speak out about this? so far its been just mitt romney. >> you know, i mean, mika, a lot of times it seems over the past several days some people on the left want these republican senators to set their hair on fire, say impeach, impeach, impeach...

Against president trump. so the house intelligence committee, because this is an intelligence matter as they view it, will continue to take the lead. theyll do all the investigative work, even though congress is set to take a two-week recess starting today, members of that committee will stay behind and might hold a hearing next week were learning. at some point these conclusions will come to an end, the house speaker will talk to committee chairs and say what have you got. theyll provide her wi...

>> i just read the complaint. as to the transcript, you can judge for yourself, if that was something that amounts to a quid pro quo. i dont even think its close. it was a nothing burger for me. the phone call with the president, and the ukrainian president. as to the allegations in the complaint, it is clear to me that it is a narrative being created from secondhand sources. >> were committed to gather the information before we reach conclusions. other people who dont have this responsibility c...

Jon meacham down in nashville before we let you go for the weekend to get ready for the tailgate against northern illinois tomorrow getting the first win of the season, lets take a step back and look at whats been a wild week. theres often a race to conclusions and people making up their minds. but take a step back for us. how should we be thinking about what weve seen over the last five days? >> you know, if i were signing a dork weekend reading list, which i know youll follow my advice very ca...

I think his legal analysis on its face appears sound. there could be potentially, you know, reasonable disagreement by lawyers parsing the words of a statute, but id have to say that the department of justices interpretation seemed a little contorted to determine that disclosure to congress was not mandated. but in any event, we now have these allegations before us. and it will be up to congress to undertake a thorough investigation that can withstand public scrutiny in which they have complete ...

There could be potentially, you know, reasonable disagreement by lawyers parsing the words of a statute, but id have to say that the department of justices interpretation seemed a little contorted to determine that disclosure to congress was not mandated. but in any event, we now have these allegations before us. and it will be up to congress to undertake a thorough investigation that can withstand public scrutiny in which they have complete access to all the necessary information to arrive at s...

The president suspending the aid and the conversation that took place on the -- >> congress -- >> on the follow-up conversation? >> yes, congresswoman. that is the allegation that is made and i did not have access to the transcripts the icigs cover letter and the whistleblower allegation. the other information coming to light yesterday as released by the president changes things in a different light. >> mr. chairman, may i ask just one more quick question. my understanding is that the inspector ...

Congratulatory tone of the conversation. i think let the audience come to their own conclusions about the nature of the conversation. >> but you didnt see top secret spy craft in there. plans to kill a terrorist chief or discussions about negotiations so sensitive if they leaked out, they may ruin things? >> i didnt see that in yesterdays conversation, no. >> okay. one other thing because you are an expert on this. we noted on the paper there, its not an example transcript, right? but was there ...