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Says how did that start, it is usually based upon a misunderstanding. he was simply trying to clarify that we were stable, there wasnt an imminent attack, and that the chinese didnt have to prepare to attack us. >> i do want to ask you about something we learned from a dhs whistle-blower, this happened during the trump administration, but he has just now come out and been public, talking about what happened. he said that he was told by leadership at dhs, including chad wolf, the acting secretary...

She said knowing the u.s. had to get out of afghanistan, thats not really in the question, why wasnt there more preparation in place? >> well, absolutely. i heard that interview and i think thats a great question. and certainly is going to be one of my questions, although i suspect it is going to be asked by practically everybody. there are a whole series of questions, but what is really important about this hearing is that this is the first time the public will have a chance to hear from these ...

Particular assertion. i dont know anything about it. but i can say that one of my principle issues up here is straight unvarnished intelligence. when the intelligence community -- >> do you believe what hes saying, though? do you believe his statements about what he had to scrub from assessments? >> well, i dont know. i mean, i just -- i dont know who this fellow is. i havent read his reports. so im reluctant to draw a conclusion. but if hes correct, thats very dangerous because you cant make go...

Very disturbing and usually harms the leader who thinks theyre being served by repressing intelligence. it is terrible for the country and for the leader. >> senator king, thank you so much for being with us this morning ahead of this crucial hearing with defense officials. >> absolutely, brianna. good to be with you. up next, can anything be done to hold lawmakers actable for their roles in the insurrection. well tell you about the little known corner of the constitution that could do just th...