Former king last exposition. And Super Bowl Fever takes hold at minneapolis where the new England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to do battle for american football so great a surprise. Im michel henery thanks for joining us a declassified memo is driving a wedge through u. S. Politics republicans are calling it proof of bias against president on whats wrong democrats say its misleading and intended to discredit the ongoing russia investigation this comes after trying to allow the release of the memo which accuses the f. B. I. And Justice Department of abusing their power to spy on one of his aides during the twenty sixteen election campaign. Donald trump has long had of truck relationship with the f. B. I. And special counsel Robert Mullers investigation into the Trump Campaigns possible collusion with russia has also been a constant thorn in the president s side. Donald trump has accused the f. B. I. And the Justice Department of skewing the russia probe in favor of democrats interests and against those of republicans on twitter he said they were politicizing the investigation. And now a controversial memo is the latest salvo in this conflict drawn up by republicans and released over the objections of the f. B. I. And Justice Department it alleges bias at the nations top Law Enforcement agencies. A Committee Led by republican lawmaker devin newness voted to release the memo which says the f. B. I. Used improper means to spy on Trump Campaign aide carter page. Not surprisingly democrats take another view. The top democrat on the committee that voted to release the memo says its meant to undermine millers investigation. The point was to selectively declassify information so that it would support a narrative favorable to the president a characterization that trump rejects hes defended his decision to allow the memos release the memo was sent to congress it was declassified congress will do whatever theyre going to do but i think its a disgrace whats happening in our country. With us in the studio is nicholas castles a political analyst at the john f. Kennedy institute at the Free University of berlin thank you for joining us this morning as weve just heard at the heart of the memo is the allegation that the f. B. I. Used improper evidence to attain the warrant to spy one of Trumps Campaign aides what exactly does this mean for relations between the white house and the f. B. I. I dont think that means anything specific or anything new that wasnt there before the white house doesnt like the investigation thats been the point for the last twelve months we know this House Committee memo compiled by a representative. The question is as to how precise and how comprehensive it is this is in the us right now i think that the white house leps alleges on to the opportunity of casting doubt upon this investigation i think thats really what this is this nothing really new here so you say this theres nothing new care but earlier we talked with ron hoss a former assistant director at the f. B. I. Who had a thirty year career with the bureau and he also served under Robert Mueller he told us how spy warrants are usually handled had lets have a look at what he had to say much more going on here in fact when the f. B. I. Goes before a fight a judge to remove. Over here or its over its review authority. They have to make the case that they got something substantial in the previous period the previous ninety day period thats all omitted from this three page summary we already have the democrats who are surprisingly in support of the f. B. I. Usually its the other way around here we already have reports from the democrats that this is cherry picked information that its false and its inaccurate so i would be interested to see what the democrats have to say the difficult part here is for the f. B. I. Were talking about classified information in a classified process so i dont think were going to see the f. B. I. Come out and rebut the these allegations point by point. So he mentions cherry picked information and he implies that theres more that means at least the are not going on in this memo what do you make of this defeat f. B. I. Act improperly i dont think so and its not like the f. B. I. And this is absolutely absolutely concur with the with the colleague. There is a judge presiding over these procedures she or she makes this decision the f. B. I. Has made a case that at least seems to warrant such a renewal of the file as a courts decision meaning there must be more to it than the newness memo a partisan memo a partisan partisanship memo so to speak actually gives us information over thats why im saying there is nothing new about it the only thing this points to is that at least one part of congress has completely given up on leaving the investigatory process alone and keeping the balance of power the separation of powers intact in the United States this is a mess of attack on the system make no mistake but also this is not new republicans or at least the republicans of this period of this legislature have shown an amazing distain for proper procedure so what do you think could be the consequences this will have an impact on the russian best occasions i dont think so as we have just heard the investigative work is up and running the courts are independent they do decide for themselves every bit of confidence that separation of powers is still alive and kicking kicking well in the United States. And the president saying people should be ashamed of themselves doesnt change any of that the facts are still the facts whatever the newest memo says nicholas castles political analyst at the john f. Kennedy institute at the free inversely of berlin thank you very much for joining us. Staying in the u. S. Where theres been more courtroom drama in the sentencing hearings for disgraced gymnastics dr larry nasser a father whose three daughters were abused by nasser lunged across the courtroom in an apparent bid to attack the former dr nasser has been sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for decades of sexual abuse the judge has said the father wont face charges for the attempted attack my mind immediately thought of all the time when i was thirteen just a kid and. Listening to his girls evidence was too much to bed for this father. Larry nasser abuse all three of his daughters over the years you two are just something. To grant me five very much the wife this is the time. I have a gentle day i that was that was our last year i could you give me one but. You know that i cant do that thats now how are the goals of christ. I think you need to. Be. I. Larry nasser has admitted to sexually assaulting underage girls while working as a sports doctor including for the u. S. National Gymnastics TeamRandall Margraves has since apologized for the incident the judge says the father wont face charges or not some of the other stories making news around the world then as well as ruling party has given its backing for president Nicolas Maduro to stand for reelection the progovernment National Constituent assembly ordered early elections and allowed the social scooter to seek another six year term in response to e. U. Sanctions over Human Rights Concerns that the. Former lead singer of the motown group the temptations Denis Edwards has died he passed away in a chicago hospital just one day before his seventy fifth birthday at work sang some of the groups biggest hits including papa was a rolling stone. Japans space agency has launched what it says is the smallest rocket ever to send a satellite into orbit the three stage rocket is only fifty centimeters in diameter it deployed a tiny nano satellite that will take pictures of the earth and gather other data. U. N. Experts say north korea is flouting sanctions on will and gas and is supplying weapons to syria and myanmar their report also says pyongyang is illegally exporting commodities like coal and steel earning millions of dollars in revenue. Some sports news now and in the bundesliga dortmund have quickly forgotten about the departure of starman Pierre Emerick a bombing in the striker was sold to arsenal last week but a replacement loan signing initiate but surely made a dream debut on friday night the twenty four year old belgian striker scored twice and assisted another storm and defeated cologne three two the victory elevates dortmund up to second in the bundesliga. Action continues today with life six chip to much england back the pick of saturdays games both teams have european places in their sights but with a packed field at the top of the table every point counts and matches like this between direct rivals could be key to deciding who qualifies for europe and who misses out. The weather might be gloomy and. But that hasnt dampened the days ahead his team are in the hunt for a Europa League spot. Dont. They yet nothing is done until the last match day is over leaving can you say seasons goals its hard to say how theyre doing right now a run of two wins from seven has hacking vexed. That it was not too short its difficult when were missing players like. You and thats just the start of injury list theyre missing five more players hardly the perfect preparation for their match against leipsic where the sun is shining but the frosty temperatures are fitting to the all around mood at the club after just one win in the last eight games last seasons runners up a miles away from the form that saw them take the bundesliga by storm in their debut season and they know the falls will make life tough decision if theyre a fantastic team with lots of attacking options will be rivaling us for the Champions League places so this couldnt be a harder task. With leipzig last away when coming all the way back in october its time for them to rise to the challenge and get their season back on track with three points back. To american football now and in sundays highly anticipated super bowl clash five time champions from the new England Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles thousands of fans have already descended upon minneapolis the host city has been very active trying to keep fans busy before the big day. The super bowl his true something for the census and this super bowl fanfare is this close to some fans will get thats because you have to have deep pockets for the full n. F. L. Experience most fans have no chance of buying tickets. Oh god although its six thousand votes but they still make the most of the fanfare during the kick field goal kick with vertical jump and the first part of kents got a feel for what its like to be a footballer to have the chance to test a kicking and throwing skills opinion on who will take home the trophy on sunday however remains divided. But everybody tells us with lot of egos and everybody that has like this negative impact but you know what weve come overcome so many different steps paths are going to win their sick super bowl and. Whether youre a patriots or eagles fan. The alleys that our. Most will agree that the entertainment value is always on point. I dont know about you but in addition to the game im looking for it is observable snacks youre watching news from berlin well be back at the top of the hour in the meantime you can get all the latest news information around the clock on our website d. W. 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