Washington journal, what is next after the release of the House Intelligence Committee memo. First, were from university of texas law and also a Judicial Watch. Host the House Intelligence Committee meets at 5 00 to consider if they will release the democratic response released by republicans last week. If they do, the white house would he given five days to object. It will gojects it, to the house for a vote. Trump said the release of the memo vindicates him in the investigation being conducted by Robert Mueller. Several republicans disagree. For our next hour, we want to get your thoughts on if you agree with the president possible assessment on the release of the memo. Heres how you can let us know. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. You can post thoughts on twitter, cspanwj. On our twitter page twitter. Com cspanwj. The memo, from the president , it totally vindicates the president in the probe, but the witchhunt goes on and on. Collusion a
That either the entire investigation by special counsel bob mueller is tainted or that Deputy Attorney general ubenstein rosenstein is part of this controversy, honestly, i think it failed on both accounts. Alks can accept it as Conspiracy Theory perpetuated meme, but the memo did not really do the work that its patrons and authors wanted it to do. The neverit perspective of how this fisa court works and what information it takes to actually get someone to be investigated under fisa . Guest part of the problem is there is a whole lot of public misinformation about the fisa court specifically but also about the war and process generally. A lot of folks look at the fact that Michael Steele may or may not have been paid by the Democratic National committee and assumed that taint everything he says. Pedro, ordinary Law Enforcement witnesses are often paid informants. Not prove that any warrants the government obtains from that information is tainted. In fact, more often than not, it is not
[inaudible conversation] before we have our Opening Statements for this hearing, i have a short statement i want to make on another issue. If mrs. Feinstein has anything on the same thing im talking about, she would get whatever time she wants. Separate from my regular opening statement, i need to talk about a serious threat to this committees Oversight Authority. The need for congress to havee access to information in the executive branch is inherent in the constitution. The Supreme Court has said so clearly and repeatedly. Executive Branch Agencies cannot limit our legislative power of inquiry mary merely by entering into nondisclosure agreements with one another, but thats exactly what the fbi has tried to do. Yesterday i sent a pair of letters to the office of special counsel and the fbi about the most recent example. P nondisclosure agreements are essentially gag orders, plain and simple. They thwart transparency, corner jim account ability and seek to obstruct congressional overs
Pregnant women expecting the mothers because it might affect transgender people. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. President trump has said an Executive Order to halt immigration from seven mainly islamic countries is not a ban on muslims entering the us. Hes facing a growing backlash both at home and abroad over the decree which has also suspended the entire Refugee Admissions Programme for four months. Refugees from syria have been banned indefinitely. Mr trump says his order is designed to protect america from radical Islamist Terrorists but its caused confusion and panic among travellers. New yorksjfk airport has been the scene of protests after a number of refugees were detained there while in transit. Civil Rights Groups have filed lawsuits demanding their release. A Lawyerfor Two Iraqi Men called the Executive Order disgraceful. The president s order has attracted criticism Around The World. Iraqi mps have requested reciprocal measures against americans iran has called the I
Pregnant women expecting the mothers because it might affect transgender people. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. President trump has said an Executive Order to halt immigration from seven mainly islamic countries is not a ban on muslims entering the us. Hes facing a growing backlash both at home and abroad over the decree which has also suspended the entire Refugee Admissions Programme for four months. Refugees from syria have been banned indefinitely. Mr trump says his order is designed to protect america from radical Islamist Terrorists but its caused confusion and panic among travellers. New yorksjfk airport has been the scene of protests after a number of refugees were detained there while in transit. Civil Rights Groups have filed lawsuits demanding their release. A Lawyerfor Two Iraqi Men called the Executive Order disgraceful. The president s order has attracted criticism Around The World. Iraqi mps have requested reciprocal measures against americans iran has called the I