Governments deadline passes for the regions forces to surrender. U. S. President donald trump has pardoned his former National Security advisor, michael slid. It comes just 8 weeks before he vacates the white house and it takes direct aim at the russia probe that trump always claimed was a political witch hunt in 2017. Michael flynn pled guilty to lying to the f. B. I. About his contacts with the Russian Ambassador. Trouble alst his full pardon on for a number of u. S. Lawmakers have condemned it as a blatant interference with the justice system. A little earlier us president elect joe biden, used his thanksgiving message to urge americans to come together and stop the spread of the coronavirus. He said the grim season of division would soon give way to light. Well, lets bring in rosalind jordan, whos in washington d. C. Roles. Lets start with michael. Flynn, president , had at one time, really tried to distance himself from from, than after the guilty plea. But he came back into the f
Is about 90 minutes. Good morning, everyone. And welcome to todays hybrid hearing of the National Security subcommittee. On the committee of oversight and government reform. Pursuant to the house rule, some members will appear in person and others will appear remotely. Since some members are appearing in person, let me first remind everybody that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending physician, all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a face mask. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those members that are appearing in person. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaking in what is known as active speaker mode. A timer is visible directly in front of you. For the members appearing remotely i know that you are all aware by now. But let me remind everyone of a few points first. You will be able to see each other speaking
Democracy functions. I think it is. Well, i dont know is more to watch. More americans are currently in hospital with the corona virus than at any time in the pandemic. So far, 79000 people are currently admitted as infection rates climb, schools have been shut in new york city in a bid to curb the spread of virus. Americans have been advised not to travel for the thanksgiving holiday. Next week. A mike pump has become the 1st u. S. Secretary of state to visit an illegal israeli settlements in the occupied west bank and the occupied golan heights. Its the latest and most controversial leg of his 10 day tour of the middle east in europe. At least 16 people have been killed in uganda during protests, sparked by the arrest of Opposition Leader bob, you whine, 350 people were arrested. Security forces shot at supporters of the pop star turned politician. And the fight for ethiopias Northern Region is moving ever closer to the areas capital. The countrys Prime Minister says his forces all c
And how many were enslaved including those born free in the north. Enjoy American History tv every weekend on cspan3. Now, a hearing on the Health Concerns of veterans exposed to dangerous chemicals in uzbekistan known as k2. A veteran told members of the House Oversight committee that more Scientific Data is needed before providing health care and disability benefits to veterans who served at the base between 2001 and 2005. Hearin this is about 90 minutes. Ecur ity all right. Good morning, everyone. O welcome to todays hybrid will hearing of the national Oversight Committee on the committee of oversight and me government reform. Pursuant to house rules, some persons will appear remotely anl some in person via webex. Ce mas. Let me remind everyone from thea latest guidance from the house. Physician all individuals attending this hearing in persos will have to wear a face mask. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaki
Dealing with the Chinese Energy company, that communist china considered its quote, bridge to russia. For energy deals. Working with vladmir putin. The senators say the new details deepened their existing concerns about quote, counterintelligence risk and much more. Weve also got the growing backlash against the media and democrats, for trying to politicize and attack operation warp speed. It is bringing effective vaccines to the market. The debate putting politics over your health. We have more on new york state Governor Andrew Cuomo attacking a reporter for asking about school closures. The governor is saying you know what . Youre wrong. But the announcement came out moments later that new York City Schools were in fact closing due to covid19. Now parents and taxpayers are not he hadfied. Theyre increasingly worried that the elected officials dont know what theyre doing. Anger mounting at california lawmakers for straight up breaking their own covid19, the states own covid19 rules bu