As well as the firing of james comey. Will sessions invoke kpktive privilege to avoid answering . The attorney general expected to be grilled today on capitol hill by members of the Senate Intelligence committee. Were not sewer yet how forthcoming the attorney general will be. We do know his testimony comes at a time when President Trump and his associates appear to be interfering with the work of the special counsel Robert Mueller. I think hes considering perhaps terminating the special council. Just hours after leaving the white house, President Trumps longtime friend claims the president is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, the man in charge of investigating possible collusion between the Trump Campaign and russia. I think hes weighing that option. I think it is pretty clear by what one of his lawyers said on television recently. I personally think it would be a very significant mistake. Sean spicer insisting mr. Rudi never spoke to the president regarding this issu
I think it important to establish why he was involved in the dismissal of director comey since he had recused himself. The whole thing is sour grapes. Did sessions meet with a Russian Ambassador . We shouldnt get carried away with things. Announcer this is new day with chris cuomo and alisyn camerota. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to new day. Special counsel in russia investigation is under fire. A longtime friend of President Trump said the president is considering firing Robert Mueller. The white house denies that the president ever discussed this issue with his friend. All right. In just a few hours attorney general Jeff Sessions is going to face tough questions at a Senate Hearing mainly about his contacts with russia and his involvement in the firing of james comey. What did the attorney general know about what his intentions were with james comey. Will he answer those questions . Cnn ryan nobles live on capitol hill. Ryan. Reporter good morning. Attorney general Jeff Sessions e