Building bombers on the assembly line, today theyre building rail cars, improving traffic and creating jobs where they live. Thats just the start. We passed the nations largest housing initiative. We have the highest graduation rate. Thank you, i know have the distinct honor welcoming to the stage someone who has always stayed true to his ideas and values and learned to adapt to a changed political landscape. Hes stayed a proud progressive. Former democratic leader, cap chairman of the board and my friend, senator tom daschle. Please join me in welcoming him to the stage. [ applause ] thank you very much. For that kind of introduction. I know better to compete with clearing tables. Let me say what a fantastic day this has been. We have heard inspiring speeches. We have heard some thoughtful conversations. And we gather at an important time. A time when i think our country is facing one of the most challenging moments in all of our history. A time when the pillars of our very democratic
House crises are eroding public trust. And it may be that we need to look to an independent commission or special prosecutor to regain that credibility. This as her Party Debates just how damaging these comey memos are and what they mean for the president s future. If the allegations are true, yes. Reporter michigans justin amosh became the first to say the president s actions might merit yes, maam peachment. I think its pretty clear i have more confidence in director comey. Reporter the latest allegations have rattled many republicans. It would be very serious, and i would think that the Justice Department would take a look at that. I think its reaching the point where its of watergate size, and scale. Reporter thr republicanled committees have sent letters to the fbi, seeking any notes or memorandum prepared by the former director memorializing interactions he had with president s trump and obama. Obviously, republicans ought to be concerned. Reporter but for every concerned republic
Reports about alleged ties with russia. The House Oversight committee asked the fbi to produce all of the notes of former director comeys conversations with the president. Jason chaffetz chairs that committee and joins us from utah. Mr. Chairman, how does the appointment of a special prosecutor change your plans to investigate this . Look, the house has its own equities and we will continue to pursue our own investigation and still plan to have a hearing with director comey as early as next week. I do applaud, and i do think that the department of justice, if they saw fit to appoint this special counsel, director mueller, impeccable credentials. Well enjoy a great deal of comfort on both sides of the aisle. People will have real trust in him. He served in the Obama Administration, the bush administration, but amazing credentials. Hell do a great job. Do you expect to have the fired fbi director james comey sitting in the witness chair on wednesday . Weve had a little bit of trouble con
Charged with murder, telling police he was hoping they would shoot him. Force of nature, former fox news star bill oreilly pays tribute to the Networks Founder and claims public hatred killed his friend. Thisrau roger ailes sudden death will affect the against the network. Pippa middleton famously a bridesmaid going to be a bride. Today, friday, may 19, 2017. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a friday. Lets go back out there for a second. We have a great crowd outside because we have a great concert coming up in our 8 30 half hour. Mary j. Blige is up there. And we are going to hear from her in just a few moments. But, let us start with our top story on this friday morning. President trump set to embark on his First International trip. The nineday, fivestop store will serve as a crucial test abroad for the commander in chief. It comes as his administratio
The 26yearold driver charged with murder, telling police he was hoping they would shoot him. Force of nature. Former fox news star, bill oreilly, pays tribute to the mou founder and claims public hatred killed his friend. How robert ailes death will affect the lawsuits against that network. Pippa middleton, famously a bridesmaid becoming a bride this weekend. Why a big event is putting another royal coup until the spotlight, today, friday, may 19th, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a friday. Lets go back out there for one second. We have a great crowd outside because we have a great concert in our 8 30 half hour. Mary j. Blige had is here. One of the viewers had the arms up, stronger. But first, President Trump embarking on his First International trip. It will stand as a test abroad for the commander in chief. And it comes as his administration wrestles wi