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Also the president singled out democrats, notably maxine waters who openly called for his impeachment. are the democrats going to take action if they sweep mid terms? >> what adam schiff who is ranking member of select committee on intelligence indicated is that if there is a change in the majority, and should he become chair of the intelligence committee that some of the unattended and nonpursued avenues of the investigation would be taken up again. i think thats appropriate. >> very quickly, i...

There is outrage on capitol hill over the mysterious ouster of the house chaplain. father patrick conroy spent nearly seven years on the job before announcing last week he would be involuntarily stepping down. his last day will be may 24th. house speaker paul ryan asked for his resignation. according to house republicans at a closed meeting this morning. ryan told the caucus his decision was not tied to political pressure or even a prayer the catholic priest gave on the house floor last fall. in...

By all americans." do you read that prayer as being political at all? >> no. no, i think thats just kind of classic standard spiritual guidance. and very consistent with catholic social justice doctrine, i might add. in fact, its almost laughable, except its not, that invoking fairness and remembering those less fortunate apparently is now a firing offense here in the house of representatives. i mean, with that logic im surprised paul ryan didnt attempt to fire pope francis when he came to town....

No official reason at all. he didnt give a reason to father conroy, he didnt give a reason to leader pelosi. apparently in his caucus this morning he indicated vaguely that there was some members of his caucus who were told they had not been properly responded to in terms of ministerial needs. other republicans spoke up saying that was too vague and they didnt accept that explanation. certainly on the democratic side, we dont accept that. weve never had a complaint about father conroy in seven y...

Chaplain hell bring new sensitivity to the job. >> good to know that, i didnt know that dialogue had happened. >> its to his credit as a gentleman. >> the resolution call for investigation into why the chaplain was fired was voted down. any further recourse at this point that could help get father conroy back? any other repercussions? >> i think for one thing, i just closed a letter today with my republican friends, walter jones, 150 signatures on it, its going to speaker ryan, asking for a deta...

And claiming lives. >> reporter: in wisconsin, the company has temporarily grounded its other helicopter while the investigation continues. david? >> david, thank you. next tonight to the growing teacher walkouts. images from arizona and colorado this evening. in denver, teachers walking out for higher pay and more funding in schools. and in arizona tonight, teachers plan to stay on the picket line, they say, indefinitely. and the controversy growing on capitol hill after paul ryan forced th...

Navajo, being mistreated and kept in poverty. passing tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and hurt the working poor. voting rights are being blocked and we are firing chaplains. its so thee logically concerning, you know. joy, i read the bible, the bible in isaiah says whoa under those that legislate evil and rob the poor of their right. iz keek called those that hurt the poor wolves. this is very concerning to be happening in our country. if you cant take a prayer, you surely cant take prophetic ...

Designation. >> what did you hear from the speaker this morning about the conroy situation? >> just said there was dissatisfaction among members with father conroy and that was it. i said we need more of an explanation. im not aware of any discontent on any criticism and to be the first house chaplain removed in the history of congress in the middle of a term raises serious questions and i think we deserve more of aen a explanation why was there political pressure. >> what do you make of this di...

As legislation on taxes continues to be debated this week and next, may all members be mindful that the institutions and structures of our great nation guarantee the opportunities that have allowed some to achieve great success, while others continue to struggle. may their efforts these days guarantee that there are not winners and losers under new tax laws, but benefits, balanced and shared by all americans. >> that prayer by house chaplain patrick conroy in the thick of the congressional debat...

Exactly why he was asked to resign, but in an interview with the "new york times" he says that after that prayer on the tax debate a staffer from ryans office accused him of getting too political. ryan told him, quote, padre, you have just got to stay out of politics. joining me now to discuss is the reverend william barber, president and senior lecturer of repairs of the breach. thank you so much for being here. i will report just to let the audience know 148 members of congress have sent a let...