Former federal prosecutor and analyst andrew wise man and in washington president ial historian. Lets begin with jeff bennett on capitol hill. Theres a number of steps before we get to the vote. Walk us through it. Hey, lester, good morning. Before the house can take this historic vote, they have to dispense with procedural business. They have to vote on the rule that establishes how the floor debate around these articles of impeachment will be conducted. Right now well listen in as this proceeding gets under way. Please join me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Message. Madam speaker, a message from the president of the United States. Madam speaker, madam secretary. Im directed by the president of the United States to deliver to the house of representatives a message in writing. Pursuant to class 4 of rule 1 the following enrolled bill was signe
There Patrick Conroy issuing a prayer. I want to remind people about when the founders argued for what would call on the removal of a sitting president. They landed on treason, bribery and high crimes. One of the high crimes was the desire of foreign powers to gain an aye concern dent in our council. That is the question today did President Trump elicit foreign influence in our elections. The vote today will set up a senate trial on the charges that the president pushed ukraine to investigate his political foes. The president has been tweeting this morning calling the impeachment a terrible thing and asking supporters to say a prayer. That follows that sixpage letter he sent to nancy pelosi yesterday calling the impeachment an attempted coup. This is the first time in American History that this is happening just before an election year. The president is correct the voters will ultimately have a final say. Our cbs news team is ready to coverall cover all of todays developments. We want
A new phase with todays Health Judiciary hearing. Washington journal is next. [video clip] this is about our democracy, our National Security, whether the American People have a right to expect the president of the United States will act with their interest in mind. Host House Intelligence Committee chair adam schiff unveiling the 300 page impeachment inquiry report. The Committee Approved the report last night 139. A pick up the process today with their first public hearing. Live at 10 00 eastern on cspan 3 already getting a look at the House Longworth Office Building where the committee will hold its hearing. Good morning and welcome to washington journal for wednesday, december 4. We will begin the program spend the entire program asking are President Trumps actions impeachable . If you think so, 2027488000. If you think no, 2027488001. Send us a text, make sure you include your name and where you are texting from. 2027488003. On twitter, we are cspanwj. Already a number of post on
Is definitely one of those iconic, good examples, courage and heroism, i understand that when there is a battle , no one thinks about it, you probably only think about how, uh, how to work in a combat sense, how to repel an enemy attack, but you did it just like that , as. As they call it today after it became known, and this is exactly what it is, this is heroism, in the literal sense of the word, i want to thank you for this, wish you success, the president also offered to honor a minute of silence in memory of those who died in that battle. Take action. In your ranks, together with you, almost two more soldiers fought in a trench, who voluntarily joined the armed forces from places of imprisonment, they died, firstly, i want to say that we are all people, everyone can make some mistakes, they once made them committed, but they gave their lives for their homeland, they atoned for their guilt in full, this is the first second, of course, we will do everything to help their loved ones,
How to work in a combat sense, how to repel an enemy attack, but you have this happened exactly as it is called, today after it became known, and this is exactly what it is, this is heroism, in the literal sense of the word, i want to thank you for this, wish you success. During this meeting, a moment of silence was observed in memory of those who died during this battle. In your ranks, together with you, practically in a trench, two more soldiers fought, who came voluntarily to the armed forces from places of imprisonment, they died. Well, first of all, i want to say that, yes, we are all human, everyone can make some mistakes, they once they were committed, but they gave their lives for their homeland, they atoned for their guilt in full, this is the first, second, of course, we will do everything to help their loved ones, without any doubt, but maybe you dont know, but today is the funeral of one of these dead guys, so before we begin, lets begin the conversation, i propose to honor