Veterans of those wars. And at 9 00 a. M. , National Museum of American History director on womens suffrage and the 19th amendments centennial. Host morning. Its wednesday, february 19, 2020. The democratic primary candidates will debate in las vegas and they will be joined for the first time on stage by former new york mayor Michael Bloomberg. President trump is offering alternative viewing in the form of a Keep America Great Campaign rally in arizona. Campaign 2020a question to begin the washington journal today. With the nevada caucuses this weekend and the South Carolina primary 10 days away, we want to know what you think the role of voters of colors will be this election cycle. Phone lines, black voters 202 7488000. Hispanic voters 202 7488001. All others 202 7488002. You can also catch up with us on wj. Al media at cspan you can also send us a text message this morning. Include your name and where youre from. As can start calling in now we take you to this story from the Washing
Overseeing the administration of federal elections. And todays hearing will help us to fill the responsibility by providing an opportunity to hear from the vendors of most of our countrys Voting Systems. This is the first time the ceos of the three major vendors have appeared together in a congressional hearing. The companies they represent provide at least 80 of the estimated 350,000 Voting Machines in use today reaching over 100 million registered voters. However, despite their outsized role and the mechanics of our democracy, some have accused these companies of or f other suggest theres an insufficient regulatory structure for the sector. In the committees may 2019 hearing on Election Security, Lawrence Norden wrote in his testimony, i quote, there are more federal regulations for ballpoint pens and magic markers than there are for Voting Systems and other parts of our election infrastructure. So there may be more work to do and much for congress to learn about this industry. Many
Iran, impeachment. Let me start with iran. Today, we will have a resolution on the floor put forth by congresswoman alyssa slotkin. Were very proud of her experience, in terms of National Security, under democratic and republican president s, now a member of congress, putting forth a resolution this week. Last week, in our view, the president the administration conducted a provocative disproportionate air strike against iran that dangered americans and did so without consulting congress. When i was informed of this attack the administration took responsibility for it over the weekend, i said, why did you not consult with congress . Well, we held it in closely. No. You have a responsibility to consult with congress. No, we held it close. Whoever close means. As you see, there has been criticism from the republicans about the briefing that was put forth yesterday by the administration on this subject. Some have asked, do you agree this is the worst intelligence classified Briefing Congre
In the United States, called two of the worst schemes of the decade. Here is more from the justice department. Good morning. Thank you for being here. We are here to identify and announced charges against a Russian National who the department of justice alleges is responsible for two of the worst computer hacking and Bank Fraud Schemes of the last decade. The charges we are announcing are merely allegations and each of the defendants is presumed innocent until Proven Guilty in a court of law. Moscow has been indicted in pittsburgh, pennsylvania for his alleged draw all as the leader of a cyber criminal gang responsible for the distribution of a multifunction malware package. It was designed to automate the theft of confidential personal information and Financial Information such as Online Banking credentials from infected computers. Later versions of the malware were designed with the added function of assisting in the installation of ransomware. Over the past decade, the malware facil
Being here i will become a historic day. Im incredibly excited today and the next senator and the great state of georgia. This is the bittersweet moment for meal millions hardworking georgians, myself included. Our senior senator Johnny Isaacson is the Public Servant through and through. A statesman, you can trust to act with dignity and respect, a friend and a mentor to many of us to stay on beside me here today. I am literally from all walks of life, and from both sides of the aisle. Oh man of character. Phil always put policy ahead of politics. Senator isaacson worked diligently in washington, to champion our veterans and get these american heroes that care and the support that they need. It has stood with our farmers, and are gripped Business Leaders and tough harvest, cover crops and hurricanes. Johnny has certainly done his part to keep georgia growing. And on the gold dome, he has fought for policy this disparate Economic Growth and opportunity and prosperity in every corner of