convention in 2016. >> he did. he was steering the whole thing. the platform and behind the scenes. we had him on the show numerous times. clearly a key figure even though the president says he played a minimal role. he was the campaign chairman. so this is a big deal. we will see how this auld enter connects, if it does, when we get the full report when and if we get it. >> ed: a busy night on "special report." thanks for spending time with us. >> thanks, ed. >> ed: we'll continue to watch for the paul manafort sentencing and the house vote on the hate resolution this hour live. more breaking news. a tense standoff as we teed up a moment ago. it's happening in illinois. police have a man cornered after they say he shot an officer. the breaking update coming up next. i switched to miralax for my constipation. stimulant laxatives forcefully stimulate