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Controversial russian banker. hell answer questions as part of the senate investigation into senate meddling in the presidential election. tonight, new questions about why these meetings were not revealed until now. changing the subject. still smarting from from his defeat on health care president trump gets busy with bill signings, business roundtables and promises of tax reform, but after his stinging loss, who is he willing to work with in washington and what can he really accomplish? and...

He talked about and we have seen of upwards of $300,000. i think that the real issue for me as a democrat watching this is what a difference a transition makes. i remember senator daschle having to take his name out of the running because of potential issues with his taxes and because of the appearance of -- >> they said he didnt pay taxes. >> no, but he was arranging back payment. the other issue is, he also was perceived as lobbying. we are talking about the narrative of draining the swamp whi...

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Them. and democrat are in an uproar over it. is this draining the swamp? as donald trump himself takes aim at another company. this morning, gm now in his crosshairs. and breaking overnight, deadly storms, five people already killed as a series of tornadoes sweep through the south. >> we kind of saw stuff flying in the air. >> were going to take you live to that scene, where overseas, a hunt for a killer. new pictures of the terrorist that killed 39 people in turkey. authorities identifying hi...

Statements. in english, the important things is it gives congress the right to stop investigating itself. they would not investigate anonymous tips which they do now. they will not have a press secretary. no relationship with the public. period. >> virginia republican said in a statement says this proposal streng strengthens the mission of the office. house democratic leader nancy pelosi blasted the change saying it would destroy the ethics office. she tweeted so much more draining the swamp. th...

General patraeus experience and background. but i first met general patraeus when he was commanding the 101st airborne in iraq. then i saw him marshal the plan and the resources for what became the successful surge in iraq. he is an american hero and he has our great respect. >> let me ask you this. define the phrase drain the swamp. people hear different things when they hear that phrase. what should the american people hear? what is your definition of draining the swamp? >> i think drain the s...

Middle class folks. that is a big piece of this. donald trump and the business community, his friends who are in business, these are folks that hes bringing into the government. people that he has known. people that he respects. people who have similar views about trade and regulation and about taxes. its his social group, too. i mean, wilbur ross spends time, a big part of his year down in palm beach, as does donald trump. yeah, the idea of draining the swamp and the kind of blue collar heroes....

>> steve mnuchin for treasury secretary and devos. is this draining the swamp? >> theyre basically defending the very stuff that trump riled against. >> we are going to drain the swamp. >> this is probably the greatest bait and switch since trump university. >> well, it is happening. and its happening way, way faster than we expected it to happen. this wasnt supposed to happen until january 20th. the government wasnt supposed to go crazy until donald trump became president of the united states. ...

Until january 20th. but its already happened. >> breaking news from the only place we get breaking news anymore, donald trumps twitter. >> tweeting he is going to be separating himself and leaving my great business to fully focus on running the country. >> him not actively running the country is the minimum step. >> so who will run his companies once that process is complete? that will all be worked out. >> having your family involved or step in for you is not removing a conflict. many people wo...

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