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But our reputation has been damaged. there is no other way to say it. hiring michael cohen as a political consultant was a big mistake. even he says robert molecules investigators contacted at&t back in november and december. at&t has cooperated fully and provided all information requested, according to steven. the company says michael cohen approached at&t about becoming a political consultant during the presidential transition, and cohen was hired on a consulting and advisory basis. he was all...

Looming. why? because of this steam-driven explosion phenomenon at the erupting kilauea volcano. it can propel steam sky ward and huge boulders. hawaii national park is closed indefinitely due to the threat. cnns chad myers joins us now. what a combination of stuff theyve had to deal with there. >> you think of the lava that flows downhill. ive stood on top of it and watched it go by on the big island. you dont expect this, boulders flying out of the top. the last time it happened, 1924. it coul...

Repeatedly during the campaign and for anything beyond that, i would direct you to the presidents outside counsel. >> how is this the definition of draining the swamp? >> i think it pretty clear the department of justice opposed the merger and certainly the president has not been influenced by any -- or his administration influenced by any outside special interests. >> you said in this room the other day that it is unlikely theres going to be an infrastructure bill this year. that was supposed t...

Formally lobbied. there are even more who have gotten wavers so they can work outside and act as consultants inside the government. this is kind of business as usual these days, but this is trumps idea of draining the swamp. >> if you talk to any businessperson, what they want is two things. they want lower taxes. this guy delivered. gave them what they want. all kinds of reductions in cap gains everything and. he did what they wanted. he delivered as a lobbyist himself. trump was -- second, the...

Discussion. the bill passes in the judiciary committee, 14-7. mcconnell says im not bringing it to the floor. this is the legislature. he is not dictator. in the old days, in the senate if a bill passed like that he might say i want to make sure there are amendments, i dont personally like it. whatever. the idea that he snaps his fingers and says no legislation in this area also kind the system breaking down. one thing i would sayt is the system has broken in many ways. trump didnt break it. the...

Early in the week but they have stroengenned their response. i would love to get mayas view on this. listen. >> i think this further proves the white house is not going to be influenced by special interests this is the i think so definition of draining the swamp. >> definition of draining the swamp. >> i think its clear that the department of justice opposed the merger. certainly the president has not been influenced by any -- or his administration influenced by any outside special interests. >>...

Consultanting political influencing to happen that still stays on the right side of the law. >> okay, but its this type of conduct that coined the term draining the swamp which is exactly what president trump promised -- >> at&t looking for a merger that trump said during the campaign he would never allow to go through and then they pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to trumps personal lawyer who apparently started up a company weeks before the election? no part of this sounds right. >> theyre...

Campaign violation. >> but a later lie might. we reported on this show why it is unlikely that this was a campaign donation would ensnare these people. lying to a bank is a biggie. i want to play for you another portion of the fox news empire. here is neil, long time loyal fox anchor putting out his criticism about this. >> let me be clear mr. president how can you drain the swamp if you are muddying the waters. your base doesnt care but you should. you have been too busy draining the swamp to s...

Youve lost fox news. take a look at fox news anchor neil cavuto with a stunning unstate like tv statement about the president. heres what he said. >> how can you drain the swamp if youre the one muddying the waters. you didnt know about that $130,000 payment to a porn star until you did. said you knew nothing about how michael cohen handled this until acknowledging today you were the guy behind the retainer payment that 250k care of it. you ebb cyst money from the campaign or campaign contributi...

Wasnt having the presidents changing story over there. watch this. >> let me be clear, mr. president, how can you drain the swamp if youre the one who keeps muddying the waters. you didnt know about the $130,000 payment to a porn star until you did. you said you knew nothing about how your former lawyer michael cohen handled this. until acknowledging today you were the guy behind the retainer payment that took care of this. you insist that money from the campaign or campaign contributions played...