To wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. Up next, Merrick Garland announcing david weiss as special counsel overseeing the Ongoing Investigation into hunter biden. This was about five minutes. Hunter biden. This was about five minutes. Ag garland good afternoon, im here to announce david weiss as special counsel consistent with the department of justice of regulation governing such matters. I have notified in february, 20 18, after being nominated by former president and being confirmed by the senate, mr. Weiss was torn sworn in, he had been a career prosecutor having served previously in the office for more than a decade. Beginning in 2019, mr. Weiss in his capacity as u. S. Attorney and federal Law Enforcement partners began investigating allegations of certain criminal conduct by among others, Robert Hunter biden. That has been recently referenced in federal criminal proceedings and as noted in th
Justice. You cannot understand how he got to be Justice Scalia without understanding his academic career. Announcer james rosen with his book about Justice Scalia. You can watch on the cspan now app. Announcer up next, merrick arland announcing the special appointment of david weiss, overseeing the special counsel investigation into hunter biden. It is around five minutes. Good afternoon. I am here to announce the appointment of david weiss as a special counsel, consistent with the department of justice regulation matters. In keeping with those regulations, i have notified the designated members of each house of congress of the appointment. In february 2018, after being nominated by the first former president confirmed by the senate, david weiss was sworn in as the District Attorney of delaware. He served previously in the office for more than a decade. Beginning in 2019, david weiss in his capacity as u. S. Attorney with federal Law Enforcement partners begin investigating allegations
Thought that august 11th was april 1st because his announcement that he appointed a Special Counselee to investigate hunter biden was like a really bad practical joke here today to announce the appointment of David Weissea as a Special Counsel consistent with the Department Of Justice Regulationrts Governing such matters. In keeping with those ofgulations, i have today notified the designated members of each House Of Congreshouss of the appointment. Yes, thats the same david weiss who tried to give eethearthunter that Sweetheart Y Deal before a smart judge stepped in to say noott so fast. Now, beyond that, weiss isnt even eligibls isnt e to be nam Special Counsel under the relevant Regulation Governinunseg his appointment. First, according to section 600. 3, he has to have a reputation for integrity and impartial Decision Making. Now, thats obviously in questioin n is the impartial Decision Making part after how he handled the initial phasesl of this investigation. N and the Special Co
Here to announce david weiss as special counsel consistent with the department of justice of regulation governing such matters. I have notified in february, 20 18, after being nominated by former president and being confirmed by the senate, mr. Weiss was torn sworn in, he had been a career prosecutor having served previously in the office for more than a decade. Beginning in 2019, mr. Weiss in his capacity as u. S. Attorney and federal Law Enforcement partners began investigating allegations of certain criminal conduct by among others, Robert Hunter biden. That has been recently referenced in federal criminal proceedings and as noted in those proceedings and other public settings, that investigation remains ongoing. In february, 2021, u. S. Attorney weiss was asked to remain and in that capacity continue to lead the investigation. Mr. Weiss would be permitted to take any investigative steps he wanted and make the decision whether to prosecute in any district. He has been granted ultima
The death toll for the wildfires numbers rising as we witness the scope of the disaster. Well look at the islands needs with a member from the red cross. Plus donald trump making an appearance at the Iowa State Fair but all eyes are on georgia as a District Attorney there prepares her case for the grand jury. And months after suffering Cardiac Arrest in the middle of an nfl game, damar hamlin is back in action. Cnn sports coy wire joins me live on his incredible road to recovery. Announcer live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom with laila harrak. Well begin in hawaii where days after wildfires decimated par parts of maui the death toll is rising. Moments ago authorities confirmed 93 deaths. The fires now the deadliest in the United States in more than a century. That number is expected to climb even more in the coming days as crews sift through the devastation caused by the fires. Governor josh green says the area has suffered some 6 billion in losses. Some 2200 structures damaged