Particularly those aimed at dealing with those who sponsor terrorism. We also have sanctions against countries that are violating our International Norms on democratic principles. Russia is top on that list. And im going to ask you questions for the record as to your views on the current sanctions and strengthening sanctions. Bipartisan legislation to strengthen the sanctions, particularly with russias attack against americas democratic election institutions. But i want to make sure i understand. You are committed to enforcing the sanctions against russia. 100 so. And i think the president elect has made it very clear that he would only change those sanctions if he got, quote, a better deal and we got something in return, whether it was on nuclear arms or other areas. But yes, senator. And in response to the question that was asked about using the irs, make sure it was not used for partisan reasons, you will enforce these sanctions without regard to a persons Party Affiliation or offic
Now treasury sect nominee Steven Mnuchin testifies before the Senate Finance Committee Help faced questions on hi as ceo of one west, bank that foreclosed on thousands of home owners after the 2008 downturn. This portion of the hearing is three and a half hours. Committee will come to order. Welcome to this more mornings hearing. Well discuss the nomination of mr. Steven mnuchin to serve as secretary of treasury for the Incoming Trump administration. I want to officially welcome mr. Mnuchin for to the finance committee. I certainly appreciate your willingness to appear before us here today and to serve in this important position. The position of treasury secretary is among the most important in the executive branch. The next treasury secretary will be asked a lot of questions that are going to very, very important here today. Well be talking about advancing policies that will improve our inagurations economic and fiscal outlook. This position oversees the collection of taxes and the ma
Streets, the police using tear gas, all of this just hours away from the president ial inauguration. We have a lot to cover for you this evening. Im alison starling, at the embassy of canada, our abc 7 headquarters for this inauguration. We have Team Coverage of the breaking news with tim barber in northwest d. C. , outside of the National Press club. You have been following this protest all evening. Whats happening now . Tom well, right now, in the last 20 minutes, they opened up f street. These vehicles driven by mpd officers, if you fan out, you can see how much trash has litter the streets where the protesters are standing, things lit on fire, a couple of people got into fights. And this is a sign that was left trump pantsp the regime before it starts. Teump pence regime before it starts. They come all over the country. I think will be a lot of fun if we can get in. Tim it is a change these protesters despise. Im so disgusted by this. It feels like a joke. Tim inside, Trump Support
Test. Test. Test. Thank you. Senator, if i could just interject, you mean, youll help us modernize the irs . It would be one of my great priorities. That would be a wonderful thing. I hope thats at least a bipartisan issue that we can all agree on. Since the chairman used part of my time, id like to get this question here. H in 2012, i used the International Tax reform act to help fix the tax code and promote u. S. Economic and job growth and that bill would help to right the ship and make more certain so that u. S. Companies are not at a competitive disadvantage with foreign companies. It would give American Companies ens incentives to create jobs in the United States so they can win globally. I would encourage u. S. Companies to develop and keep rights to their ideas and invenges in the United States rather than shift them over offshore. Do you agree it places u. S. Companies at a competitive disadvantage with foreign counterar counterparts and work with me on International Tax refor
Member told abc 7 news hes known as friendly, regularly attends wednesday and sunday prayers. Today at the family home friends stopped by to pay respects. How is everyone doing . Just sad. My cousin came here. So i dont know. What would you like people to know about her . She was a very nice woman. Reporter as we speak, he sits in the Solano County jail without bail. Hes expected to be by the weekend. Did the suspect confess right away . No. According to the chief, he was calm in his demeanor. He was in the house according to the police when his two sons arrived home, they found this woman dead in the garage. The suspect was in the living room of the home with his wife and the 2yearold child. It was only later here last night at Police Headquarters where he started to according to police open up about what really happened. Laura anthony reporting live in si sun city i. A bad accident this afternoon. An suv that flipped over and then ran into two other cars this afternoon. Sky 7 flew ov