Insisted on making it back to washington to cast his vote. Ive had so many people say such nice things about me recently that i think some of you must have me confused with someone else. [ laughter ] reporter it was attorney general Jeff Sessions over shadowing the highly anticipated Senate Health care vote this after sources tell the Associa Associated press President Trump is seriously considering firing his longtime ally. The president s frustration clearly increasing calling sessions quote weak or twitter this morning. As lawmakers on both sides its eiffel were quick to defend the former alabama senator. He represents the people of the united states. Did he the right thing by recusing himself. Reporter sessions got a lot of support an lot of respect on capitol hill. Also in the hot seat today President Trumps soninlaw Jared Kushner who returned to capitol hill for a second day of testimony regarding his involvement with russian officials during the 2016 election. In washington, im
Host cspan, or history unfos daily. In 1979 cspan was created as a Public Service by americas cabletelevision companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Host fcc commissioner Michael Orielly as we enter into fall and you have the full complement over at the fcc, what are some of the agenda items we will be seeing . Guest still working to those issues. We have two new colleagues late last week and starting fresh and running ready to work this week. Well see how the chairman sets up the agenda for the next couple of months. Of a number of issues that weve talked about, spectrum is high on the list. Dealing with infrastructure high on the priority list and some others people spoken about as well. Host what is your take on the recent New York Times article linking media ownership rules with sinclair and ajit pai . Guest i completely disagree with the article. I dont find that the argument presented were valid for my purposes. The items they site in terms of
We have two new colleagues late last week and we are starting fresh and running rights to work this week so we will see how the chairman sets up the agenda for the next couple months. We have another and number of issues on our priority list infrastructure high on our priority list and some others that we have spoken about as well. Host what is your take on the recent New York Times article linking media ownership pools with sinclair and ajit pai. Guest i completely disagree with the article. I dont find the arguments presented were valid for my purposes. The items that they cite in terms of sinclair were generally available to all broadcast. Its more important or items he important or i can say that there were complying with the statute is written so when you talk about uhf discount is one of the three that they highlighted that certainly an issue that i believe in and talked about a number of times. I think our hands are tied by the statute so its a Previous Commission who in my tent
Now. From nbc news worlds headquarters in new york. This is nbcs nightly news with kate snow. Good evening, hope you are having a nice christmas, i am Peter Alexander in for kate snow. It is a dangerous brew Severe Weather from the dakotas to freezing rain in parts of new york and pennsylvania. One family has a surviving story to tell after getting trapped in the snow and car near the grand canyon. Steve patterson is tracking that fierce storm tonight. Reporter a Winter Weather punch with storms system making a mess on the road. In eastern north dakota, blowing nosnow blanketing the region and causing dozens of spin out and accidents as holiday travelers braved back conditions. In utah, whole neighborhood calling up for 36 in 36 inches of snow turning hillside into a ski paradise. Heather lives on suburban salt lake, she does not mind doing some digging. It is a christmas miracle. We went to bed and it was green and we coke up to this. Arizona, car wrecks all over the road forcing a nu
Michael. The singer died at his home at the age of 53. Michaels manager says he died of heart failure. They said it was not being classified as suspicious. George michael enjoyed immense success with his band wham wake me up before you go go dont leave me happening on the yoyo as a solo artist he was lauded by critics for his tremendous vocal range. In this duet he sang with elton john. He sold well over 100 million albums locally and earned numerous grammy and music awards. Now heart ache is pouring out on social media. Celebrities like Ellen Degeneres calling michael a brilliant talent and miley cyrus thanking him for his activism in the lgbt community. The world at large forever love. And elton john posted an Emotional Message to instagram, i am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend. The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. George michael dead at the age of 53. Back here at Home Millions of americans face an ugly end to the holiday weekend. Blizzard and freezing