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That's not a law enforcement function. and, frankly, i don't think that it's even something that we need to be considering. we need to shift away from that. that's one thing that i think we need to be having much bigger conversation around. and i think that that would actually free up border patrol to do more of what it's supposed to be doing. >> do you just secretary, cbp, either of hem planning to come to your committee to speak on this? i know you've requested if? >> we believe so. we hope so. i'll find out more when we get back. but as of right now we believe that the hearing's going to co...

Into wrongdoing as it related to those hush money payments. >> look, it's part of a very long pattern that began almost from the time he came into office of his seeking to interfere with the function of federal law enforcement. and it should surprise nobody because -- not because it isn't shocking but because that's the way donald trump behaves with respect to federal law enforcement. we have this idea that the federal law enforcement function should be performed apolitically. without fear or favor for power. and donald trump does not believe that. he believes and will say this very directly, ...

D.o.j. inspector general? >> yes, considering requests for information and investigations that involve you, since you will be leaving this position soon, i want you to commit in front of the committee you will answer the ig question and cooperate fully with the investigations. >> i'm happy to commit to that, i will cooperate with inspector general, michael horowitz is a fine d.o.j. career employee, utmost respect for him. >> thank you. the impact of the government shutdown on the functioning of the department of justice, the law enforcement function, fair to say the shutdown was devastating on...

Welcome back, right now the president remains at the white house, more than 12 hours into a partial u.s. government shutdown. this means thousands of law enforcement officers and secret service agents are holding their posts, many wondering when they will receive their next paych k paychec paychecks. this is the third shut down this year alone. let's bring in jonathan -- who once served on president obama's secret service detail. good to see you. >> how are you doing today? >> i'm doing good. much of law enforcement can be considered essential workers who continue to work but then still up in ...

Authorities. but again, over 8,000 u.s. troops staging, getting ready to deploy to the border. some of these forces dhs wanted to perform this law enforcement function. that request for now turned down by the pentagon. >> ryan browne, thanks for bringing us that breaking news. we appreciate it. quickly, just a comment from each one of you. you were shaking your head. you think that was the right move from the pentagon? >> i think it's the right move. they have to push back. this is a legal issue. not a political issue. and the defense department is doing the right thing pushing back. >> i thin...