we got this response from the justice department a short time ago this evening and i'll read it in full. "the department of justice appointed a special counsel to assume responsibility for this matter. we will allow him to do his job. it is unfortunate that anonymous sources whose credibility will never face public scrutiny are continuously trying to hinder that process by pedalling false stories to the mainstream media. facts haven't changed. then-senator did not have any private or side conversations with anyone russian officials at the mayflower hotel." that's the end of the statement, but of course, as we were reporting, don, not entire sli satisfying to the hill and fbi who are still looking into this. >> if true, jim, this would not be the first time sessions failed to disclose a meeting with the russian ambassador, right? >> that's exactly right. during his confirmation hearing on january 10th, sessions testified he, "did not have any communications with the russians," during the campaign. he said the same in a written statement submitted to the senate judiciary committee. when reports emerged in march