hello, everyone. acting attorney general matt bit kerr on the hill and under oath. this morning he's appearing before the house judiciary committee. the hearing will pick up shortly, but right out of the gate, it was fireworks. it was fiery, it was contentious, especially a contentious questioning by the chairman of the committee, democratic congressman jerry nadler. big questions going in were essential the following -- what conversations has whitaker had with the president about the special counsel's investigation. did any conversation happen before he was named acting attorney general, and would he try to claim executive privilege? so far some answers, but also raising more questions.