Mrs. Pelosi good morning everyone. I am honored to be here with distinguished representation of House Democratic caucus. Leadership from committees of jurisdiction that have questions about the actions of the Trump Administration as related to the rule of the law. Congresswoman Ranking Member top democrat Maxine Waters, congressman s grant, congresswoman cicilline, congresswoman watson coleman, and representative hank johnson, they are here to speak from the standpoint of their committee. I am not going to characterize their remarks except to say i am proud of the work they have done. Earlier this week, we saw evidence that the Trump Administration and the trump family eagerly intended to collude with russia, a hostile foreignpolicy to influence an american election. Today we learned a foreign russian agent was also present at the trump meeting. Members of Congress Take a sacred of, i do solemnly swear, and that is to uphold the constitution of the United States with what our responsib
A threeday ordeal is over for now. Butte county officials lifted the Evacuation Order for nearly 200,000 people in the oroville area south of chico. Officials say the damaged main spillway has been stable for four days. They have drained enough of the lake behind the dam so the damaged emergency spillway will not be needed. Were continuing to make significant gains in removing water from the reservoir, which drops the Water Surface elevation as indicated further reducing the risk. People in the area are urged to remain vigilanvigilant. Residents of the areas began heading home as soon as they heard the order was lifted. Laura anthony was with one of the families when they got the word. A lot of these families didnt have good options when they evacuated suddenly on sunday night. We talked with some today that said they had run out of money. They had enough for two nights in a local motel. So for them, the lifting of this order came just in time. Just really want to go home. His name is
Several democratic lawmakers are calling for resignation of attorney general Jeff Sessions after a new bomb shell report says the a. G. Had contact with russias ambassador on more than one occasion. It is a fast moving story developing throughout the night. 9 22 eastern time and here we were with preexisting plans to take on this topic for two hours tonight. The Washington Post is out with a headline that reads, sessions, the attorney general, spoke twice with Russian Ambassador during trumps president ial campaign, justice officials say. Now quote forgive that piece, sessions did not disclose when asked about possible contacts between members of president Trumps Campaign and representatives of moscow during sessions confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Here now is that moment from his confirmation hearing on january 10th. If there is any evidence that anyone affiliated with the Trump Campaign communicated with the russian government in the course of this campaign, what wil
Remain vote in the European Union because i think we have to work with likeminded people across europe who want to deal with tax havens and tax avoidance, who want to protect one inironment, but also solidarity with people rather than sing them all as enemies. Amy then we go to oakland, california, where a third police chief has resigned in just over a week amid a massive sexcrimes scandal involving an underaged teenage girl. As the mayor of oakland, i am here to run a Police Department, not a frat house. Amy then to oaxaca, mexico, where a Deadly Police crackdown against teachers has left at least eight people dead and more than 100 wounded. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The u. S. Senate has failed to pass four separate measures aimed at curbing access to guns just eight days after a gunman massacred 49 people at a gay nightclub in orlando, florida. As families of People Killed by gun violence watc
Historic referendum on whether britain should stay in the European Union. For aave been campaigning remain vote in the European Union because i think we have to work with likeminded people across europe who want to deal with tax havens and tax avoidance, who want to protect one inironment, but also solidarity with people rather than sing them all as enemies. Amy then we go to oakland, california, where a third police chief has resigned in just over a week amid a massive sexcrimes scandal involving an underaged teenage girl. As the mayor of oakland, i am here to run a Police Department, not a frat house. Amy then to oaxaca, mexico, where a Deadly Police crackdown against teachers has left at least eight people dead and more than 100 wounded. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The u. S. Senate has failed to pass four separate measures aimed at curbing access to guns just eight days after a gunman massacred