Maui. Massive wildfires have ripped through the island for the past three days, burning down thousands of structures and some say they had almost no warning before the flames hit the fires surrounded their homes before they could even get out, there was nowhere to go. Were being told by officials here that the focus is quickly turning to rebuilding despite the widespread destruction, there is some cautious optimism among residents and business owners. Many of them lost everything in these fires, but theyre now thinking about how to move forward. Line is such a special place for so many visitors that come see us every year. Its the historic significance and just the memories there. And that will mean plenty of help from the feds as well as state and local governments. Theyve already ramped up their response. Opening shelters for thousands who were forced to evacuate and now private aid groups are starting to show up in big numbers as well. The red cross is here. The people are so kind.
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
Well talk with one of the nations top disease fighting doctors. And pink and sheryl crow are just two of the women speaking out about the lack of female representation at this years grammys. The outcry after the Recording Academy president said female artists have to step up to win more awards. But we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This committee voted to put the president s personal interests above the national interest. Republicans vote to release a secret memo alleging fbi bias. To make the case that this is the most shocking document in the history of man kind, i believe thats a little hyperbole. The white house says it has no part in the Decision Making process. Many of us have been concerned about the highest level also of the fbi becoming too susceptible to politics and political influence. The russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to a u. S. Navy plane over the black sea. Coming within five feet of their plane. A radio host o
Permanent flu vaccine. And pink and sheryl crow are two of the women speaking out against the lack of female representation at this years grammys. The outcry after the Recording Academys president said female artists have to step up to win more awards. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This committee voted to put the president s personal interests above the national interest. Republicans vote to release a secret memo alleging fbi bias. To make the case that this is the most shocking document in the history of mankind, i believe thats hyperbole. The white house says it had no part of the decisionmaking process that led to the departure of deputy fbi director Andrew Mccabe. Many of us have been concerned about the highest levels of the fbi becoming too susceptible to politics and political influence. The russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to a u. S. Navy plane over the black sea. Coming within five feet of their plane. A radio host