And thanks for joining us for the American History tv series congress in investigates. This is where we look at significant congressional investigation since over the years. This week, its the work of a Committee Led by idaho democratic senator frank church. In the mid 1970s, which uncovered information about covert government programs. Our guest is kate scott u. S. Senate historian kate scott the Senate Select committee to study governmental operations with respect to intel agents activities, a. K. A. The Church Committee. Why frank church . Why. 1975 1975 . Because in december of 1974, the New York Times published a front page above the fold blockbuster article authored by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist seymour hersh. And that article alleged that the cia had operated a domestic intel agents Collection Program nationwide, wide, in clear violation of its 1947 charter. Frank church was chosen to lead this investigate mission because he wanted the job. He lobbied senator Mike Mansfie
Investigation since over the years. This week, its the work of a Committee Led by idaho democratic senator frank church. In the mid 1970s, which uncovered information about covert government programs. Our guest is kate scott u. S. Senate historian kate scott the Senate Select committee to study governmental operations with respect to intel agents activities, a. K. A. The Church Committee. Why frank church . Why. 1975 1975 . Because in december of 14, the New York Times published a front page above the fold blockbuster article authored by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist seymour hersh. And that article alleged that the cia had operated a domestic intel agents Collection Program nationwide, wide, in clear violation of its 1947 charter. Frank church was chosen to lead this investigate mission because he wanted the job. He lobbied senator Mike Mansfield, who was the democratic majority leader in 1975. He lobbied Mike Mansfield for the position. He saw it as a continuation of some of the e
Have been referred by the house of representatives against mayorkas. Host washington journal on april 17. Mark green introducing the articles of impeachment against our hundred mayorkas. The senate will began its work today around 1 00. You can watch those proceedings. We will hearing your thoughts on the effort to impeach our hundred mayorkas. Republicans can call 202 7488001. Democrats 202 7488000. Independent 202 7488002. If you preferred to text us, you can do that at 202 7488003. You can post on facebook, and you can also post on x. The hill, the publication that covers capitol hill. I like that todays event marks the First Time Since 1876 that the house has said impeachment charges according to the Senate Historical office. When it comes to what more to expect, senators will be sworn in as jurors today to decide whether to hold a full trial on the senate floor, something that Chuck Schumer has said that he has no intention of doing. Senator schumer saying and warning that holding
House. While the nomination of solicitor general and after wednesday the senate will take a break for the rest of the week on the state work. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate on cspan2 the presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, the chaplain, dr. Barry black, the chaplain let us pray. Holy and gracious god, let your light shine out of darkness into our hearts. Today, fill our lawmakers with a knowledge of your purposes, providing them with the insights to accomplish your will. Inspire them to humble themselves under your mighty hand, so that you may exalt them in due time. Lord, keep them mindful of the great responsibility you have placed upon them, and may they trust your power to do through them more than they can ask or imagine. Watch over and guard them and their loved ones in their going out and coming in. Lord, thank you for your loving care and tender mercies that you provide us each day. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding
Director was asking for Additional Resources to investigate russia was the same person that wrote the memo that led to his firing . Sen. Grassley it is my understanding that within a few hours of this interview, that somebody in the Justice Department cleared up that they were not asking for additional money. Ms. Werner you accept that explanation from the Justice Department despite the reporting to the contrary that comey was seeking additional money . Sen. Grassley i usually accept things until i find that people are misleading or its misinformation. Questionse lingering about the way the president about the way the president handled the situation and the firing of director comey . Sen. Grassley i would look at this more my relationship with the fbi generally and i would look at it particularly particularly with my relationship with comey. In my constitutional job of oversight, of having an opportunity to have a new fbi director. Because let us look at how he briefed us recently in s