Schumer both calling for an accident under an ethics investigation that makes this investigation extremely likely. How it would probably work as a committee would conduct an investigation into the allegations and hold a hearing and then come out with a recommendation for senator whether the expulsion or something else. As these investigations can take a while talking with the former chief counsel for the Senate Ethics Committee Earlier this week about roy moore he said sometimes investigations can take months to years and its more of a public case it could take weeks to months so its not sure what the timeline would be here but it could take a while one and they do investigate things that happen when they were not in the senate. Yes, that leaves the senate open for investigation way more to the senate so the man i talked to rob walker, former chief counsel, said they bless this question opent in the past and he referred to it in 2008 a decision regarding former senator [inaudible] is t
Lenin thinking about you, taking care of you, or just watching you. Get in touch with us using the hashtag beyond one hundred days hello and welcome im katty kay in washington and Christian Fraser is in london. Donald trump today wants to talk about tax reform, his asia trip, Hillary Clinton and even the white houses halloween decorations, but american journalists, prosecutors and lawmakers are all consumed with the dramatic developments in the russia investigation. No amount of candy is going to change that. Meanwhile on capitol hill, the three Big Tech Companies are being hauled in to answer questions about their unwitting involvement in moscows bid to meddle in the 2016 election. In detailed disclosures sent to congress on monday, facebook revealed the Internet Research agency, a Russian Company linked to the kremlin, had posted 80,000 ads over two years. Roughly 110 a day. 29 Million People accessed them directly, before and after the election. Those posts were liked, shared orfoll
We will continue to work to put the rest of president trumps cabinet and place. Disappointingally to see the historic level of obstruction by Senate Democrats. I would like to remind our colleagues across the aisle lengthy very real consequences that will have on our country and on the men and women forced to work grueling hours to keep the Senate Working overnight last week. There is so much work around the clock to keep the senate operating that i would like to offer some words and facts now. I would like to start with our floor staff led by laura on the republican side and another on the crowd. Those along with the cloak room and staff teams have worked nonstop to keep the floor running smoothly so i want to thank them for their hard work and dedication. I would also like to recognize the senate pages who did not miss a beat just two weeks into their new job. I know were all impressed by these men and women. We appreciate the role they play and our nations government. There are so m
Testified on capitol hill recently regarding budgets for 2017 and 2018. Modernization and cybersecurity efforts from the Top Priorities for all these agencies. This House Administration Committee Hearing is about an hour and a half. I now call to order the committee on House Administration for the purpose of starting todays hearing on the operations and priorities of the house officers and legislative branch entities. Aquorum is present so we may proceed. I would like to start off by thanking my colleagues and our witnesses for your attendance today. I know how busy everyone is and we appreciate your flexibility and willingness to appear this afternoon. I would also like to thank our witnesses for hard work and assistance during new member and a smooth transition for staff into the 115th congress and especially for the incredible amount of work that went into securing and hosting the president ial inauguration. We know many months of preparation went into insuring our government carrie
Cherry blossoms as the annual festival gets under way. Update from the experts. And later, the madness tips off today but first were puttingut the finishing touches on our o brackets and we need your help. H good day at 9a starts right now. Oh, yeah. Oh, y were talking about the march mh madness. In the weather department. Eptm because thats whats going on. O thats whats going on rightht now. Its madness outside. Out it is march madness. You think i thought the basketball, als right. Good day dc. C it is thursday, march 16th. Mch1 wisdom martin, allison seymour,o holly morris. Mri Steve Chenevey. Were ready to go. Ady to outrage in college parkn cole somebody posted series of racisc flyers on campus theres one ofn them and now this morning themoe university with a message foragr students. Well have all those details dai coming up. First at 9 00, though let talk about this march madnessade weather. It really is crazy. Its another bitter cold morninl out there. Little less wind but a lit